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City Commission Meeting - August 16, 2021
Holly Warkenthien Receives Years of Service Award
Please join us in congratulating Firefighter/EMT Holly Warkenthien who was recognized at the August 16, 2021, City Commission meeting for completing 30 years of service at City of Safety Harbor!
Congrats, Holly and thank you for your years of dedication, devotion, and service to the City, to your co-workers, and the citizens!
Pictured L to R – Holly Warkenthien; Mayor Ayoub
Junior Mayor Clayton Bram Broughton
At last night’s City Commission meeting, Clayton Bram Broughton was sworn in by Mayor Ayoub as Junior Mayor for the months of August and September, 2021.
Clayton's philanthropic ways and kind character has earned him the title of Junior Mayor. He is responsible for providing freshly baked cookies for seniors, delivering nutritious meals to the FL Sheriff’s Youth Ranch, and devoting his time at the Safety Harbor Children’s Theatre. He is passionate about helping those in need and providing a better place to live for children, teens, and seniors of Safety Harbor. Clayton is a model volunteer, student, son and citizen of Safety Harbor and has a promising future ahead of him.
Way to go, Junior Mayor Broughton!
Pictured L to R: Commissioner Steingold, Vice Mayor Besore, Junior Mayor Clayton, Mayor Ayoub, Commissioner Diaz
City Commission Meeting - August 2, 2021
Chris Palmieri Employee of the Quarter - 2nd Quarter 2021
Congratulations to FF/PM Doug Smith on receiving the Christopher Palmieri Employee of the Quarter. FF/PM Smith is an avid fitness trainer and has recently taken on the project of redoing the fire department gym . This includes new flooring, painting, and updating the equipment. All this work has been done by Doug and the other firefighters assigned to station 53.
Pictured L to R - Doug Smith, Mayor Joe Ayoub
City Intern Recognition
At the August 2, 2021, City Commission meeting, City Intern Spencer Greenwood was recognized for his contributions this summer. Spencer spent time with each Department city-wide, and was able to learn of the internal processes of local government. Congratulations, Spencer! We look forward to the amazing things you will accomplish and best wishes on a bright future!
Pictured L to R - Spencer Greenwood, Mayor Joe Ayoub
City Commission Meeting - June 21, 2021
Mr. Jeff Bronson Receives Key to City of Safety Harbor
Mr. Jeff Bronson retired from the City’s Personnel Review Board this month after serving since August 23, 1994 (that’s 27 years), the longest serving Personnel Review Board Member. Mr. Bronson has been a resident of Safety Harbor for 39+ years, along with his wife Barbara, who is a lifelong resident. Mr. Bronson is also a retired Sergeant from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office where he served for 31 years.
In recognition of Mr. Bronson’s dedication to Pinellas County, specifically his volunteer work in Safety Harbor, he was presented with a key to the City of Safety Harbor at last night’s City Commission meeting.
Thank you, Mr. Bronson for your commitment and support to the Staff and Citizens of Safety Harbor!
Pictured L to R – Alexandra (daughter-in-law); Ryan (son); Barbara (wife); Mr. Jeff Bronson; Jeff II (son); Rosali (granddaughter); and Mayor Ayoub.
Jensen Perry Receives Years of Service Award
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Jensen Perry who was recognized at last night’s City Commission meeting for completing 10 years of service at City of Safety Harbor!
Congrats, Jensen and thank you for your years of dedication, devotion, and service to the City, to your co-workers, and the citizens!
Pictured L to R – Jensen Perry (Administrative Coordinator - Finance); Mayor Ayoub
Renee Cooper Receives Years of Service Award
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Renee Cooper who was recognized at last night’s City Commission meeting for completing 5 years of service at City of Safety Harbor!
Congrats, Renee and thank you for your years of dedication, devotion, and service to the City, to your co-workers, and the citizens! Renee’s management team attended the meeting to show their support.
Pictured L to R – Pasquale Carelli (Water/Wastewater Foreman); James Ryan (Streets/Stormwater Supervisor); Brad Collins (Water/Wastewater Supervisor); Renee Cooper (Public Works Director); Mayor Ayoub; Sherri Kennedy (Sanitation Supervisor); Sasha Binzel (Administrative Services Manager); and Kevin Magamoll (Fleet Supervisor).
National Park & Recreation Month Proclamation
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Members Michelle Brennan, Kristen Turzak, and James Poulter accepted the National Park and Recreation Month Proclamation at the June, 21, 2021 City Commission meeting. Each year the National Recreation and Parks Association celebrates July as Park and Recreation Month recognizing the many values and benefits of parks and recreation.
Pictured L to R - Michelle Brennan, Kristen Turzak, Mayor Joe Ayoub, and James Poulter
City Commission Meeting - June 7, 2021
Junior Mayor Brody Barnhisel
At last night’s City Commission meeting, Brody, Barnhisel was sworn in by Mayor Ayoub as Junior Mayor for the months of June and July, 2021.
The City of Safety Harbor recognized Brody for his contributions to “Play on the Bay – Every Kid Plays” Toy Box installation at Waterfront Park to benefit children who come to play in the City.
Way to go, Junior Mayor Barnhisel!
City Intern Recognition
At last night’s City Commission meeting, City interns from Pinellas County Schools were recognized for their contributions this past year. Congratulations to them all, and we look forward to the amazing things each will accomplish and best wishes on a bright future!
Pictured – L to R - Dr. Mary Black (Program Coordinator – Executive Internship Program at Pinellas County Schools); Kaitlyn Doukas (City Intern); Sophia Orbesen (City Intern); Mayor Ayoub; Max Kobs (City Intern).
June 2021 - Pride Month (LGBTQ+) Proclamation
At last night’s City Commission meeting, members from the City’s Diversity Advisory Board accepted a proclamation from City Commission recognizing the month of June, 2021 as Pride Month (LGBTQ+) to acknowledge the history of prejudice and discrimination toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and non-binary individuals, and as an opportunity to celebrate the advancements of the human rights and LGBTQ+ rights movements.
Pictured – L to R – Sandra Mejicano (DAB Vice Chair); Kayla Witeck (DAB Board Member); Lewis Ponds, Jr. (DAB Chair); and Mayor Ayoub
City Manager Spoor Award Presentation
City Manager Spoor was presented with the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) 2021 Professional Management Matters Award for fostering representative democracy by enhancing the effectiveness of local elected officials and by consistently initiating creative and successful programs.
City Manager Spoor also received the Florida League of Cities Home Rule Hero Award for his advocacy for municipal home rule leading up to and during the 2021 legislative session.
Congratulations, City Manager Spoor!
Pictured – L to R – Commissioner Steingold; Vice-Mayor Besore; City Manager Spoor; Mayor Ayoub; Commissioner Diaz, and Commissioner Merz