Council Meeting Recognizes Public Service

The Monday, October 16th City Council Meeting celebrated longevity, accomplishments and contributions to the Marco Island Community. It also celebrated “brevity,” as councilors adjourned at an unusually early hour, compared to many of their meetings which seem to run overtime.

This month the Water and Sewer Utility brought home the hat trick for employees racking up the most longevity for this month. First up in the recognition box for the evening was Ryan Chidester who received a 10-year service award for his contributions. Second up to bat was Daniel Bernabel, accompanied by his daughter, who served the community for a total of 15 years.

Not to be outdone by his two counterparts, Charley Remaks began his career in 1988 with the Utility Operation over thirty-five years ago when it was owned by Florida Water Services when they served the island. That would be prior to the utility being purchased by the fledgling city when then City Manager Bill Moss and Chairperson E. Glenn Tucker put the ink on the paper in February of 2002. 

The next award was for the Employee of the Quarter. This award was again given by City Manager McNees but was chosen by the person’s peers for their contributions. A very surprised Heather Reed, who has assumed the vacant position of Purchasing Manager for the City was awarded that distinction for the third quarter of 2023.

Next on the agenda came the presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce for their Donation for the Restoration of the City of Marco Island Historical Markers. Accepting the award on behalf of the Chamber was Dianna Dohm, Executive Director of the Chamber.

The city officially showed their gratitude by presenting a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of the NCH Urgent Care Center of Marco Island for their gracious Donation of Three AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) to the City of Marco Island. Accepting on behalf of the city was Council Chairman Greg Folley, as Kaitlin Magdalener, MSN, RN-BC Facility Manager of NCH Marco Island Urgent Care made that presentation. Dianna Dohm joined her as a member of the NCH Marco Urgent Care Advisory Board, Chairperson.

Lastly came the Official Proclamation declaring the week of October 16 to 22 as Florida City Government Week. This is a yearly celebration of the contributions made throughout the year by city governmental agencies across the State of Florida in providing services to their residents.