HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 Mary Chapman retirement Agenda Item--# 10
Public Utility District
ACTION
To: Board of Directors
From: Michael D. Holley
Date: December 15, 2010
Subject: Consideration of a Proclamation to Commend Mary Chapman for
her Many Years of Service
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
This matter involves adoption of a proclamation recognizing Mary Chapman for her
many years of service to the District on the occasion of her retirement.
2. HISTORY
When Mary Chapman came to the District on November 5, 1974, the office was in the
"old bug station", a rather dilapidated trailer with leaky roof and office supplies stacked
deep in the men's restroom. Employees were crammed into small rooms and the
District was growing like crazy.
The District was in very poor financial shape. Through Mary's leadership, the District
borrowed funds to solve many problems: address the failing water system; construct a
building for a growing organization; provide staff with the proper equipment and
training to do their jobs; and provide sufficient operating funds. When the Hirschdale,
Donner Lake and Glenshire customers became part of the District, Mary was
instrumental in the financial and organizational process.
Mary has proposed 23 operating and capital budgets. She attended over 850 Board
meetings.
Mary has always been sensitive to the needs of the customers, the Board and
employees and has treated them all with dignity and respect. Mary and her
contribution to this District and to Truckee will be missed greatly.
3. NEW INFORMATION
Mary is retiring. Her last day is January 3, 2011. We are all so happy for her because
she has earned a rest. Attachment 1 is the draft proclamation commending Mary for
her service to the District and its customers.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
5. RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the proclamation recognizing Mary Chapman for her many years of service.
Michael D. Holley
General Manager
TRUCKEE R
Public Utility Distric
Proclamation No. 2010 - 01
Recognizing Mary Chapman
For Her Many Years of Service
WHEREAS, Mary Chapman, will be retiring as the Truckee Donner Public Utility District
Administrative Manager on January 4, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Mary started her career at Truckee Donner PUD as a bookkeeper on
November 5, 1974. She was promoted to Office Manager in 1978 and by 1989, her title
changed to Administrative Services Manager; and
WHEREAS, during Mary's service, there have been eleven General Managers, and the
staff has grown from eleven to sixty-six; and
WHEREAS, Mary's commitment to her job has shown in her good judgment, integrity,
honesty, and high degree of professionalism; and
WHEREAS, Mary has dealt with many challenges and resolved problems, contributing
to the success of the District in many ways; and
WHEREAS, Mary always encouraged open communication and teamwork among the
staff; and
WHEREAS, Mary organized the finances of the District; arranged many bond
financings, and made many upgrades in computer and phone systems; and
WHEREAS, Mary had the insight to accommodate a growing organization, improving
wages, benefits and working conditions for all of the employees and encouraging
employee development; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to express their appreciation and admiration
for her performance.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
DISTRICT THAT:
• Mary and her husband Jeff have the best of luck and happiness in her retirement.
• Mary is commended for her invaluable contribution to the success of the Truckee
Donner PUD, for her work ethic which stands as a model for others to emulate
and for the friendship we continue to share with her.
Proclamation 2010-01
• Mary's contribution to this District and to Truckee will be remembered fondly.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors at a meeting duly called and held
within the District on the fifteenth day of December, 2010 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Jeff Bender, President
ATTEST:
Michael D. Holley, District Clerk
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Proclamation 2010-01