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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober1 �• it ('' 1 �•?ln����� ���'�� }NhtiV'.•}fv.}m•i �fi.}WMv1r}.., �"'^�•4ti•.W?{r�'2iififiXXaV Policy and Procedure Manual Closer to Completion FROM THE DESK OF PHIL BOWERS: Policy and Procedure Manual Closer to Completion The task of drafting the new Policy and Procedure Manual moved a step closer to completion as department heads submitted their suggestions in early September. A latest draft ofthe manual incorporating those suggestions is currently being prepared for the next review level. The next level, planned for October, includes union representatives, the Employee Advisory Council (EAC) and employees at random. Copies of the draft proposal will be issued to the union representatives and the EAC; copies will be available in Human Resources to any other interested employee. Since the Policy and Procedure Manual, when completed, will replace the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), the significance of this project cannot be overemphasized Every employee is encouraged to be involved in the process which will set personnel administration parameters for the years to come. Important Dates * 10/01/97 Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown $10/03/97 Pay Day 10/06 George Washington's Born, 1845 $10/11/97 Yom Kippur 10/12/97 Columbus Day (not a City holiday) $10/17/97 Pay Day V 10/20/97 Blood Drive 9:00 am. to 11:00 am. + 10/22/97 Flu Shots For City Employees 110/24/97 United Nations Day * 10/26/97 Daylight Saving Time Ends (turn clock back) $ 10/31/97 Pay Day ®10/31/97 Halloween If you have any Trick -or -Treaters going out for their treats be sure their costumes are bright or have reflector tape on them so they can be easily seen by motorists. A little caution may save a lot of pain. October 1997 Lon evi Employees with 10 or more years of service: 10/24/83 Kip Kelso, P/W Cemetery Sexton 10/14/85 George Bonacci, C/D Building. Official 10/05/87 Daryl Thompson, P/W Garage Super. 10/29/87 William Reardin, P/D Police Sergeant Employees with 5-9 -years of service: 10/12/89 Robert Lockhart, P/D Police Sergeant 10/08/92 John Pratt, P/W Heavy Equip. Operator 10/26/92 Timothy Walker, P/W Maint. Wrk. I INSIDE CITY LZWTS.. - Birthdays 10/04 Charles Geisz - C/D Building Inspector II ; 10/04 Richard Ruffin - P/D Volunteer 10/07 William Reardin - P/D Police Sergeant 10/08 Steve Obendorf - G/C Cashier 10/10 Greg Gardner - G/C Golf Professional 10/19 Jerry Converse - P/W Building Maint. Super. 10/20 Johnny Tate - P/D Communications Technician 10/27 Deborah Maynard - P/D Police Sergeant 10/29 Dorothy Stark - P/D School Crossing Guard WELCOME ABOARD! Kimberly Foster is a new hire at the Police Department as a Police Officer. She started on September 2, 1997. James Dixon is a new hire at the Police Department as a Police Officer. He started on September 22, 1997. Benjamin Rivas is a new hire at Public Works as a Laborer. He started on September 29, 1997. Chris Brinkly is a new hire at the Golf Course as a temporary Cart Attendant. He started on September 22, 1997. He is replacing the position vacated by Jerry August. David Phipps started on September 29th as Laborer for Public works in the Road and Drainage Division. - City of Sebastian Employee Newsletter C] QUOTABLE QLOTES "A committee takes hours to put into minutes what can be done in seconds." ❑ Judy Castrina "An optimist laughs to forget; a pessimist forgets to laugh.1" ❑ Tom Nansbury "Worry gives small things a big shadow." ❑ ---Swedish Proverb ------------------------------ PECIPE OF THE MONTH = Brownies by Bowers 1 Box German Chocolate Cake Mix 1/3 Cup Evaporated Milk 3/4 Cup Melted Butter . 16oz Bag Chocolate Chips 1 Bag Kra$ Carmels - about 40 1/4 Cup Evaporated Milk Melt caramels . with 1/4 cup evaporated milk in microwave. _ . Meanwhile, combine cake mix, 1/3 .cup evaporated milk and melted butter. Spread 2/3 of batter in greased brownie pan (glass Pyrex works -best). Bake cake mixture at 3500 for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and pour chocolate chips over the top of the cake. Pour melted caramels over chips. * Top with remaining cake batter. Return to oven at 3500 for 15 - 20 minutes or until caramel is slightly bubbly. If desired, %z cup of pecans may be added to the cake batter before baking. Cool before cutting into bars or squares. ------------ CHP & Save ----------- Terrific Lunchbox Ideas Wrap raw vegetables in a damp paper towel and put them in a plastic bag for freshness. Pack a low-fat dip in a small leakproof container. Halve and core an apple; spread each half with peanut butter. Top with raisins and chopped nuts, then press the halves back together. Wrap. Blend a banana or strawberries with vanilla or fruit- flavored ruitflavored low-fat yogurt (add milk until you get a pourable consistency). Refrigerate overnight and transfer to a chilled thermos in the morning. To reduce fat intake, use reduced -fat mayonnaise and dressings, deli turkey and chicken, reduced -fat cold cuts, water -packed tuna, and low-fat cheeses. Pack fruit for dessert. Thermos Tips: Stainless steel or glasslined thermoses keep food hotter, colder, and safer than plastic - lined thermoses. Use a thermos size that's only slightly larger than the amount of food or liquid. Minimal air space keeps food best. FUN N' GAMES Create your favorite Jack O Lantern with that special grin and believe it or not you may have a chance to win. Contest Pules • Participant(s) making the entry must be a City of Sebastian Employee. • Entries can be decorated by more than one person, but must be entered by one participant. • Entries will be judged by Theme, Design, and Creativity. • Winning participant may select any one individual to receive the prize awarded. • Please respond to Jean Tarbell 388-8203 no later than October 15th if you will be participating. • Entries must be checked in with Human Resources Dept. and ready for display on Wednesday, October 29, 1997. • Official judging of all entries will be held on Friday, October 31, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall. • First Prizel$50.00 savings bond • Second Priz420.00 Indian River Mall Certificate • Third Prize/Two (2) Movie Passes Good Luck to all of you who enter. The winning pumpkins will be announced in the December newsletter_. D_ Teens LEAST Likely to Use Drugs . • They attend a school where there is little or no access to drugs. • They eat dinner with their families at least six days a week • They are concerned about doing well in school. • They feel that drug use is morally wrong. • They have friends who neither smoke, drink, nor use drugs. • They regularly attend worship services with their parents. Teens MORE Likely to Use Drugs • They aren't given a specific curfew. • Their parents assume their kids will experiment with drugs. • Their family rarely eats dinner together. • They don't attend worship services with their family. • Their parents smoked marijuana and the teen knows it. • Their parents don't think marijuana is dangerous. • Their parents blame their teen's drug use on society, the entertainment industry, or their teen's friends — instead of on themselves (parents are the No. 1 influence on whether a child uses drugs). City of Sebastian Employee Newsletter v MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYEE NEWS! Magdalis Inglis has accepted the full time Clerical Assistant I in the Records Division of the Police Department as of September 2, 1997. She was a temporary communications technician. Captain Dave Puscher is back to work. Captain Puscher was injured in an automobile accident and is getting back into the swing of things again. Kathy Brauer is back to work after knee surgery. She is now on the move again. October 22nd Free Flu Shots will be given at the City Council Chambers. They will be free to employees and their immediate family. Volunteers are also welcome. Please try to come between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. GET TO MVO YOUR FELLOW WORKERS PATRICK BRENNAN - PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Home Town - Binghamton, Upstate New York Birth Date - April 9th Married - Elleanor Degree - Binghamton State University for his Bachelors Other - 8 years Ramada Inn (been there done that) 5 years Chevrolet Garage 3 years Supervisor of Fleet for a Company •. Ozalid Broom County as Fleet Manager, Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, and Director of Facilities Management Hobbies - Enjoys golf, tennis and can't wait until he can race his old Corvette here in Florida. MARTHA CAMPBELL - CITYENGINEER Home Town - B&A ir, Maryland Birth Date - September 14th Single - Son, Richard Degree -Master of Engineering, University of Florida Other City of Cocoa as City Engineer OLVIC'oors: Brewery in Colorado as Waste Water Also has had her hands on some Traffic Engineering Hobbies - Tennis, and currently taking scuba lessons at the Dive Center. Will have her first dive at the end of the month. Spending time with her 8 year old son. BUYAND SELL Free! Kindling wood for the fireplace. Call Doris at 589-0420. Remember to place your ads for Garage Sales, Wanted or Selling in the City Matters. Give it a try. _.4, THIS `N THAT Events As Follows:. Registration for Fall Events will be at the Indian River Mall, October_ 25th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A booklet of the 1997 Fall Programs is available from the County Recreation Department, 567-2144. Halloween Parade is October 31st on Indian River Drive at 4:00 p.m. from Main Street to Riverview Park. Costume Judging Contest. Drive -In Movies at Leisure Square. Ages 11 - 15. Concession stand will be available for buying snacks. Transportation provided from Sebastian Area. Sat., Oct. 11 7:30 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Fri., Oct. 17 7:30 p.m. -10:00 p.m. At Leisure Square. Call 770-6500 in case of inclement weather to check on event's status. Information: Maggie McChesney, 567-2144 34th Annual Junior Orange Bowl Queen Contest. Open to all young ladies in grades 7 & 8. A mandatory meeting will be held Thursday, October 2nd at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center in the Florida Room for all participants and their parents. Finalists will ride in the Halloween and Christmas Parades. Parents will be responsible for their Finalist's transportation to the Finals in Coral Gables on November 6th. For additional information call Maggie McChesney at 567-2144. North Indian River County .Recreation has many activities scheduled for all age groups, men, -women, . boys, and girls. Softball, basketball, volleyball, flag football, karate, soccer, and gymnastics to name a few. The fall sessions registration is the beginning of October. SEBASTIAN RIVER HIGH FOOTBALL SCHEDULE GO SSS! 10/10/97 Game/Away Clearwater Central 10/17/97 Game/Home Pinecrest 10/24/97 Game/Away Gateway H.S. 10/31/97 Game/Away Melbourne H.S. Blood Drive - City Hall will be hosting a blood drive in the parking lot of the City Council Chambers on October 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 am. For the last drive on August 26th, we want to express our thanks to; Walter Bum, Dori Bosworth, Sylvia Clark, Alice Harber, Jane Hohnes, Paul Holmes, Jan King, Bob Mangarell, Norma Scheurer, Daryl Thompson, Mike Whitney, and Donald Zeitner. Thanks for saving a life. City of Sebastian Employee Newsletter New Insurance Rates Blue Cross & Blue Shield has lowered the cost of Health and Dental insurance for the City of Sebastian. Below is a comparison of costs and the savings: The term life and accidental death and dismemberment that the City pays for each employee has been increased from $62000 to $10,000. Council approved the coverage and rate increase at the meeting of September 25th Old Month Rate Savings Percent New Month Rate Monthly Savings Emp $231.65 5% $220.87 $10.78 Spouse $232.80 5% $221.98 $10.82 Child $135.12 5% $129.56 $ 5.56 Family $310.72 1 5% $297.21 1 $13.51 The term life and accidental death and dismemberment that the City pays for each employee has been increased from $62000 to $10,000. Council approved the coverage and rate increase at the meeting of September 25th COLDS & FLU I. Cold and flu viruses probably account for more unnecessary trips to the doctor than anything else. The problem is, there's not much your doctor can do except provide you with sympathy, and tell you what you already know: "Rest, take a pain -reliever, and drink plenty of fluids!' Home Care: 1. Take. aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen to relieve headache; muscle ache, and fever. Follow label directions. (Children and - teens should use acetaminophen; children's aspirin use for viral illnesses is associated with Reye's syndrome.) 2. Rest (in bed, if necessary). If you feel well enough to be up and about, OK Just take it easy. You're most contagious the one to four days before you come down with symptoms — not while you're ill. 3. Drink plenty of liquids. Your body needs extra fluids when you have a fever. Also, extra fluids help keep the mucous more liquid, which can help prevent bacterial complications such as ear infections and bronchitis. Salty liquids (e.g., chicken soup, bouillon) can help with dizziness. If you have a headache or cough, or are congested, a vaporizer can help you feel better and breath easier. A steamy shower works, too. Warm washcloths on your forehead and upper cheeks can help relieve sinus congestion. Personal Safety Guidelines There's no need to be `paranoid" about safety; simply be alert and use common sense. ❑ Don't "space out" while walling; always be aware of your surroundings. ❑ Consider finding a walking companion, or walk with a big dog. ❑ Don't walk in or near overgrown, poorly lit, or deserted places. ❑ Carry identification, and correct change to make a phone call. Note the location of public phones and open stores. ❑ Vary your route from day to day so that a thug cannot expect you . to be at a certain place at a certain time. ❑ Ifyou're harassed by someone from a moving car, immediately turn and head in the opposite direction. If someone asks for directions, reply from a safe distance. ❑ Wearing headphones makes you less alert to traffic hazards, dogs,* and "stranger dangers." Avoid using them, or be careful. ❑ Use -common sense when it comes to dressing "modestly," and when walling in the early morning or after dare, especially in or near parks. ❑ Consider taking a personal safety class, and carrying a "shriek alarm" on your key chain. Thank You!! - - V I just wanted to Thank all of the employees who contributed money to help me get back on my feet. It is so nice to see that the employees of Sebastian are willing to help another employee in need This was truly a blessing and well appreciated by me and my children. I didn't know so many thought of me in such a nice way. Again, thank you so much. Gloria Brown, Communications Technician Police Department NOTICE TO ALL READERS! There is now a newsletter committee who helps supply the information and editing of this paper. Please, if you have any comments we would like to hear from you. If there is something you are interested in or want to have detailed in the newsletter we will see what we can do to supply it. City of Sebastian Employee Newsletter .. = New,..-, Cost :.:. Coverage Coverage _ Increase Term Life $6,000 00 $10,000 00 &;AD1& D . $3.18 .$4.50 $1.32 t� COLDS & FLU I. Cold and flu viruses probably account for more unnecessary trips to the doctor than anything else. The problem is, there's not much your doctor can do except provide you with sympathy, and tell you what you already know: "Rest, take a pain -reliever, and drink plenty of fluids!' Home Care: 1. Take. aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen to relieve headache; muscle ache, and fever. Follow label directions. (Children and - teens should use acetaminophen; children's aspirin use for viral illnesses is associated with Reye's syndrome.) 2. Rest (in bed, if necessary). If you feel well enough to be up and about, OK Just take it easy. You're most contagious the one to four days before you come down with symptoms — not while you're ill. 3. Drink plenty of liquids. Your body needs extra fluids when you have a fever. Also, extra fluids help keep the mucous more liquid, which can help prevent bacterial complications such as ear infections and bronchitis. Salty liquids (e.g., chicken soup, bouillon) can help with dizziness. If you have a headache or cough, or are congested, a vaporizer can help you feel better and breath easier. A steamy shower works, too. Warm washcloths on your forehead and upper cheeks can help relieve sinus congestion. Personal Safety Guidelines There's no need to be `paranoid" about safety; simply be alert and use common sense. ❑ Don't "space out" while walling; always be aware of your surroundings. ❑ Consider finding a walking companion, or walk with a big dog. ❑ Don't walk in or near overgrown, poorly lit, or deserted places. ❑ Carry identification, and correct change to make a phone call. Note the location of public phones and open stores. ❑ Vary your route from day to day so that a thug cannot expect you . to be at a certain place at a certain time. ❑ Ifyou're harassed by someone from a moving car, immediately turn and head in the opposite direction. If someone asks for directions, reply from a safe distance. ❑ Wearing headphones makes you less alert to traffic hazards, dogs,* and "stranger dangers." Avoid using them, or be careful. ❑ Use -common sense when it comes to dressing "modestly," and when walling in the early morning or after dare, especially in or near parks. ❑ Consider taking a personal safety class, and carrying a "shriek alarm" on your key chain. Thank You!! - - V I just wanted to Thank all of the employees who contributed money to help me get back on my feet. It is so nice to see that the employees of Sebastian are willing to help another employee in need This was truly a blessing and well appreciated by me and my children. I didn't know so many thought of me in such a nice way. Again, thank you so much. Gloria Brown, Communications Technician Police Department NOTICE TO ALL READERS! There is now a newsletter committee who helps supply the information and editing of this paper. Please, if you have any comments we would like to hear from you. If there is something you are interested in or want to have detailed in the newsletter we will see what we can do to supply it. City of Sebastian Employee Newsletter