City Commission Meeting Commission - City of Miami Beach

Afteraction September 8, 2005 City of Miami Beach9:48:16 a.m.PA3 Certificates Of Appreciation To Be Presented To Employee Of The Month "At Your Service Award”Winners For The Months Of June, July And August 2005.(City Manager’s Office)ACTION: Certificates presented to Chuck Adams, Assistant Parking Director, for the month of June,Jose Polo, Parks and Recreation Leader, for the month of July, and Linette Nodarse, Tourism andCultural Department, Office Associate IV, for the month of August.Jorge Gonzalez, City Manager, stated that this award goes to employees that go beyond the call ofduty when it comes to customer service. The selection process is handled by peer review andselection by the previous recipients. They receive the recognition of the City Commission, apreferred parking space at City Hall, and a savings bond in the amount of $100.00.Saul Frances, Parking Department Director, stated that Chuck Adams is up at all hours making surethat parking issues are addressed during special events. He is on the job at nights and weekends.Vice-Mayor Bower stated that Mr. Adams was here on duty helping her even before she became aCity Commissioner. She appreciates his good work.Chuck Adams thanked the City for the opportunity for allowing him to do what he loves to do. Hestated that if he did not have the staff support above and below him he could not accomplishanything.Saul Frances, Parking Director, stated that Chuck is the only person that has his phone number onhis message at the office.Kevin Smith, Parks and Recreation Director, stated that it is an honor to present Jose Polo. He is aproduct of Miami Beach and the parks programs. He also stated that Jose is a well rounded humanbeing; he is a single parent of twins.Jose Polo stated that it is a pleasure to work for Miami Beach.Max Sklar, Tourism and Cultural Director, stated that Linette Nodarse has been with the City forabout five years and has been promoted twice. He stated that she has been instrumental in theplanning of events, especially the MTV awards.Linette Nodarse stated that she is proud to work for the City of Miami Beach.Commissioner Steinberg stated that the employees that do not work at City Hall should receive apreferred parking space where they work.Jorge Gonzalez, City Manager, stated that this is being done.6Prepared by the City Clerk’s OfficeM:\$CMB\CITYCLER\AFTERACT\2005\Afteractions\090805\aa090805.doc