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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
From: Monte Reinders, Public Works Director/County Engineer
Agenda Date: May 22, 2017
Subject: Employee Recognition - Dennis Bates, Solid Waste Coordinator
Statement of Issue: Dennis Bates, Solid Waste Coordinator for the Department of Public
Works, recently retired after 39 years of outstanding public service. A short recognition
ceremony and photo op will be held.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's Et Con's: The County can only deliver essential services to the
Public through its dedicated employees. Dennis Bates worked tirelessly for 39 years to make
sure that the solid waste generated within Jefferson County was handled and disposed of
without interruption. Dennis started as an operator at the landfill in 1978 and witnessed and
participated in a lot of change over that time period. Through experience and a willingness
to take on whatever task was handed to him, he became the supervisor responsible for
running the Transfer Station. Never one to shy away from duty, he answered his phone on
any day and at any time to solve problems that arose, more often than not on a Saturday
when he was not scheduled to work. Dennis cared about the staff he worked with and
supervised. He took pride in delivering uninterrupted service to the Public six days per week.
The County was fortunate to have Dennis Bates here for so long working at this job and is
losing a valuable employee and much of the institutional knowledge gained over 39 years of
service. Dennis' provided several months of training to his replacement to make sure the
Solid Waste Division had a smooth transition.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis: Public Works staff paid for a recognition plaque which
will be presented to Mr. Bates by the Board of County Commissioners.
Recommendation: Please take this opportunity to recognize a dedicated staff member,
Dennis Bates, who recently retired after 39 years of service.
Department Contact: Monte Reinders, Public Works Director/County Engineer
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