Agenda 04/22/2014 Item # 5A 4/22/2014 5.A.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to recognize Duane Neal, Instrumentation and Electrical Technician, Public
Utilities Division,as the Employee of the Month for March 2014.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the Employee of the Month program is to recognize the efforts
and accomplishments of employees who have made significant contributions to the organization
and to our community.
CONSIDERATIONS: Duane Neal, Instrumentation & Electrical Technician, Public Utilities
Division has been nominated as the "Employee of the Month"for March 2014. Duane has been
an employee of the County since 2012.
Duane's regular responsibilities include performing specialized electrical work associated with
installation, programming, and repair of equipment/machinery at wastewater treatment plants,
wastewater collection facilities, off-site operations, and related facilities.
He has been with the Power Systems Department for roughly sixteen months and in that short
time has developed a thorough knowledge of plant operations. He is always eager to assist his
teammates and his positive attitude and unwavering dedication to the department are reasons he
is here today.
Duane recently built a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) test station from spare parts at his
facility, saving the county many thousands of dollars. The test station is used for training all of the
Power Systems team members so they are able to troubleshoot more effectively and efficiently.
The system is a "virtual plant" and as such any new software and code changes can first be run
on it without risking the live operation.
Duane has received many accolades from teammates and those he supports in his role; hardly a
day goes by without an Operator or Plant Manager praising his work. He is a valuable asset to the
department and is truly deserving of this award.
FISCAL IMPACT: The selected "Employee of the Month" receives .a $150.00 cash award.
Funds are available in the employee's Budget Cost Center.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with
this Executive Summary.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves the recognition of
Duane Neal as"Employee of the Month"for March 2014.
Prepared By: Katie Whither, Human Resources Generalist, Department of Human Resources
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4/22/2014 S.A.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 5.5.A.
Item Summary: Recommendation to recognize Duane Neal, Instrumentation and
Electrical Technician, Public Utilities Division, as the Employee of the Month for March 2014.
Meeting Date: 4/22/2014
Prepared By
Name: WhittierKatherine
Title: Human Resources Generalist,Human Resources
3/19/2014 10:44:07 AM
Submitted by
Title: Human Resources Generalist,Human Resources
Name: WhittierKatherine
3/19/2014 10:44:08 AM
Approved By
Name: LybergAmy
Title:Director-Human Resources, Human Resources
Date: 3/20/2014 9:06:34 AM
Name: pochopinpat
Title: Administrative Assistant,Administrative Services Division
Date: 3/20/2014 11:52:17 AM
Name: PriceLen
Title: Administrator-Administrative Services,Administrative Services Division
Date: 4/8/2014 4:38:45 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 4/9/2014 8:24:50 AM
Name: KimbleSherry
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Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Office of Manag
Date:4/10/2014 12:31:59 PM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager, County Managers Office
Date:4/10/2014 3:56:19 PM
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