REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  January  9, 2018
CATEGORY:  PRESENTATIONS-2.

SUBJECT:

Shasta County Employee Recognition Program Employee of the Year 2017

Supervisorial District No. :  All

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Alene Eddy, Executive Assistant-Conf. 530-225-5120

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Angela Davis, Director

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt a resolution which recognizes Shasta County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Kody Bodner, as Shasta County's Employee of the Year for 2017.

SUMMARY

The Employee Recognition Program is governed by the Shasta County Personnel Rules.  The Employee Recognition Committee screens nominations for Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year and recommends appropriate candidates for these awards to the Board of Supervisors.  The Employee Recognition Committee is now submitting its nomination for the 2017 Employee of the Year.

DISCUSSION

This is the twenty-third year of the Shasta County Employee Recognition Program.  In order to select the 2017 Employee of the Year, the Employee Recognition Committee carefully reviewed nominations.  All the nominees have outstanding credentials and are deserving of this award.  However, after carefully considering each nominee, the Employee Recognition Committee recommends that Deputy Kody Bodner, Shasta County Sheriff's Office, be selected as the 2017 Employee of the Year.  Deputy Bodner  responded to a report of a vehicle crash that started a brush fire that threatened several nearby structures. Arriving on scene, Deputy Bodner took command of the initial emergency evacuations by providing clear and concise objectives. Deputy Bodner was relied on because of his experience.  Deputy Bodner evacuated several dozen homes in the immediate vicinity of the fire. Deputy Bodner’s actions on that day may have saved lives. His “calm during chaos” is within the highest standards of the first responders and the Shasta County Sheriff's Office. The Employee Recognition Committee is pleased and honored to recommend Deputy Kody Bodner to the Board of Supervisors as the 2017 Employee of the Year.

ALTERNATIVES

No other alternatives are recommended.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

The Employee Recognition Program was developed and operates with significant input from, and involvement by, County departments and employee bargaining units.  The Employee of the Year nomination is submitted by the Employee Recognition Committee made up of Angela Davis, Director of Support Services; Captain Pat Kropholler; Jon Ruiz, Deputy Sheriff; Jack Ball, Maintenance Supervisor; Michael Conti, Health and Human Services Program Manager; and Laura Sumner, Administrative Analyst I.

The Employee Recognition Program wishes to extend their thanks and appreciation to the following contributors:

Sun Oaks Tennis & Fitness who has very generously donated a one year, Fitness, Family membership.

Redding Rancheria, Win-River Resort & Casino who as very generously donated 3-Win-River Hotel Stays, 2-Win-River Suite Certificates and 1-Win-River Chairman Suite certificate.          

Turtle Bay Exploration Park, who has very generously donated passes to the Turtle Bay Exploration Park.     

This program is also supported by the Department Head Forum, Shasta County Management Council – Mid Management Bargaining Unit, Shasta County Board of Supervisors,  and United Public Employees of California, Shasta County General Unit who have also made contributions to the Employee of the Year recognition.

FINANCING

The cost of the Employee Recognition Program is nominal. There is no additional General Fund impact.