HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem B2 COUNTY of MONROE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District 2
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4
Craig Cates,District 1
e' James K.Scholl,District 3
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Regular Meeting
January 28, 2026
Agenda Item Number: B2
25-0102
BULK ITEM: N o DEPARTMENT: Employee Services
TIME APPROXIMATE: n/a STAFF CONTACT: Rick Griffin, Senior
Director Building Official
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: 2025 Employee of the Third Quarter: Yaima Nodal Gonzalez, Senior
Coordinator Floodplain, Building& Permitting
ITEM BACKGROUND: This program was established to provide a means whereby the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners may publicly acknowledge and monetarily reward the
efforts of those County employees who demonstrate an interest and dedication to a job performance
above and beyond job expectations.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: The Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners and the County Administrator determined that there was a need to recognize
outstanding performance of Monroe County employees. Reference (A) and previous actions
established an Employee of the Month/Employee of the Year program. At the August Personnel
Policies and Procedures Committee meeting, it was voted to revise the current award of a monthly
award to a quarterly award. The Employee of the Year award will remain as it is currently
provided as part of this Administrative Instruction. The BOCC approved the changes at the
October 19, 2011 meeting.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Financial Impact: $300
M.C.A. lnst--4000.21
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The mission of Monroe County is to provide outstanding public service
responsive to the needs of our citizens, our unique community, and our environment
MONROE COUNTY EMPLOYEE: SE: IC AWARD NOMINATION FORM
NAME OF NOMINEE: Yaima Gonzalez
POSITION and DEPARTMENT: Senior Floodplain Coordinator, Building
AREA: Marathon
SUBMITTED BY: Scott C. Acker TITLE: Plans Examiner
JUSTIFICATION:
Throughout her employment, Yaima routinely goes beyond her normal duties
operationsanswering emergency calls during storms to maintaining despite limitedi
restrictions.
The Building Department has reduced staff from 5 Floodplainspecific reviewers to her alone,
reviewers within the department to help absorb the additional workload.
Many among staff are insecure in their abilityl l i iresulting
duties.backlog of certain Floodplain related
willingnessYaima has consistently shown ll initiative
patience"complex" Floodplain reviews herself.
She has demonstrated EXTREME i idepartment/public taking
this difficult transition.
Being the most knowledgeable in F.E.M.A./F.I.R.M. i ined optimisti
her duties amid the added stress and expectations.
Having endured the regulatory process herself., as owner of an Irma i
dutiesperspective on performing the required i r department and community!
communityOn a more personal note, her involvement and commitmentitare beyond compare
through countless hours working with the K.W. Boosters and her involvement i .
These are among many other examples of why Yaima Gonzalezi .
Department Head/Assistant County Administrator Comments: Yaima has taken control of the floodplainresponsibility and is doing the job of several employees, she has good work ethics and is in the process of
obtaining more licenses.
Department Head/Assistant County Administrator Signature:
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Monroe County Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual
2.16 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
A. EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER/YEAR PROGRAM
Monroe County has established an Employee Service Award which is designed to recognize
employees who demonstrate superior performance and dedication to their work which is above
and beyond the call of duty.
(See Monroe County Administrative Instruction Series 4000.) The employee selected for the
quarter shall be awarded a $300 one-time lump sum payment and an appreciation plaque. The
employee of the year shall receive aone-time lump sum payment of$3,000 and an appreciation
plaque.