STAFF REPORT
Town Council Meeting, August 10, 2006

Recognition of Donald Smith, Utility Pretreatment Technician II as the recipient of the 2006 H.W. Kueffner Award (PWUT07-05)
Consideration of outstanding work and the award of the H.W. Kueffner Award to Donald Smith
Speaker:  Robert K. (Kim) Fisher, P.E., Director of Public Works and Utilities

From:  Robert K. (Kim) Fisher, P.E., Director of Public Works and Utilities
Prepared by:  Rob Bonné, Utilities Director
Approved by:  William B. Coleman, Jr., Town Manager
Approved by:  Benjamin T. Shivar, Assistant Town Manager

The H.W. Kueffner Award is presented annually by the North Carolina Chapter of the American Public Works Association to recognize individuals who are employed in public works in a position below the supervisory level for outstanding achievement in local government service.

The following is an excerpt from the nomination form lauding Mr. Smith’s accomplishments:

The nominee is very highly regarded by his peers, the sewer customers he regulates, contractors, engineers, architects, plumbers, planners, and colleagues with whom he is associated.  He represents the highest level of personal professionalism and a commitment for excellence in every aspect of his career.  His position is very visible in the public as well as governmental and educational arena.  Many telephone calls are received by his supervisor commending the nominee’s sense and presence of competency, topic awareness, fairness, technical accuracy, and overall thorough understanding of whatever environmental topic is being discussed, considered or acted upon.  The nominee is very honest and forthright in his professional interactions with all who work with him, in any capacity.  He works very well with all other departments within the Town of Cary government, including upper management, legal, and financial.  He volunteers for many activities within the department that often are performed on his own time; training in schools and at neighborhood groups, and on professional development committees.

Fiscal Impact:  None

Staff Recommendation:  Town recognition that the H.W. Kueffner Award was bestowed upon Donald Smith, a Town of Cary employee in the Public Works and Utilities Department.