HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 George Caballero's Retirement Agenda Item # 12
L.
ONNER
Public Utility District
ACTION
To: Board of Directors
From: Brian Wright
Date: November 19, 2014
Subject: Consideration of Adopting a Resolution for George Caballero's
Retirement
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
This matter involves adoption of a resolution recognizing George Caballero for his
twenty-four years of service to the District on the occasion of his retirement.
2. HISTORY
George Caballero was hired by the District on September 17, 1990 and joined the
water utility as a Water Helper. In his more than 24 years of employment with the
District, George has served in many capacities within the water utility maintenance and
operations group. His willingness to accept new challenges has afforded him the
opportunity to progress through the organization from an entry level Water Helper to
Water Distribution Foreman and most recently as Water Operations Foreman.
As a Water Service Technician and Water Distribution Foreman, George made
significant contributions in many of the District's water utility projects over the years. In
1993, George was upgraded to Leadman/Inspector for the Downtown Water Pipeline
Replacement Project, eventually transitioning into the initial phases of the Commercial
Metering Project. In 2001 George was assigned to inspect the Donner Lake Water
Pipeline and Natural Gas Installation Projects, completed cooperatively between the
District and Southwest Gas Co. Many District employees recollect 2001-2002 as
being two of the most demanding construction seasons in recent memory for the utility
crews. George recalls his role in this project better described as
Inspector/Trainer/Planner/Neighborhood Public Relations Liaison/Pipe
Fitter/Translator. Even with all of its unique challenges, the Donner Lake Water Main
Installation Project was successfully completed and passed final testing. In retrospect,
he credits this experience as an important transition in his career, as it better prepared
him for opportunities yet to come.
In 2003 George was promoted to Water Distribution Foreman. In 2008, he was
awarded the Water Operations Foreman position, where he and his crew have
supervised the daily operation and maintenance of the District's wells, storage tanks
and pump stations.
3. NEW INFORMATION
George announced his retirement to be effective on January 2, 2015. During the past
twenty-four years, George has been an integral part of the District's Water
Department. He is highly respected by his co-workers for his superior work ethic and
availability to respond and provide support at anytime. We wish him the best in his
future endeavors. The draft resolution commending George for his service to the
District and its customers is included as Attachment 1.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
5. RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution 2014-24 recognizing George Caballero for his twenty-four years
of service.
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Michael D. Holley
General Manager/Water Utility Manager
Attachment 1
TRUCKEE rjr
DONNER
Resolution No. 2014 - 24 i ' ` ' '
Commending George Caballero
For His Professionalism and Dedication
WHEREAS George Caballero has been an employee of this District since September 17, 1990; and
WHERAS George has successfully held the positions of Water Helpelater Serviceman, Water
Distribution Leadman, Water Distribution Foreman, and Water Forem=mod
WHEREAS, during his twenty-four years of employment at the 1�fGeorge has demonstrated a
superior work ethic, pride in doing a job completely and dedicgUMM f s w to the community; and
WHEREAS, George has been a highly respected Ieaderir�-District's watercnr and his advice has
been valued by District management throughout his c M and
WHEREAS, George's ethical behavior has establi§11M standard twill guide Distri -ff for years to
come; and
WHEREAS, George has contributed to the-success of the t in many ways; and
WHEREAS, George has earned the admi � is fellow epees and of this Board; and
WHEREAS, George has announced his retOnent to_' epfive o nuary 2, 2015; and
WHEREAS,the Board of t hes to ekofts appred75tion and gratitude for the performance
of George Caballero arAdUlWhis mar tears of sire to the District and our customers.
NOW THEREFORE =T RESOLV_ BY THE BCD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DISTRICT THAT:
• George and And r abs- - -- =LL df=Tuck and happiness in their retirement; and
• -e _ w_be commended for his invaluable contribution to the success of the Truckee
Winer PUD, fps wMlMhic which stands as a model for others to emulate and for the
�ndship we contfN_9 to shay with him.
PASSED% ADOPTED bft Board 3f Directors at a meeting duly called and held within the District
on the nineth day of Noveer 2014 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Tony Laliotis, President
ATTEST:
Michael D. Holley, District Clerk