02-09-15 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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Employee of the Year: Brian Sterling, GIS Manager As a key member of the Planning Department, Brian has demonstrated his versatility by holding numerous positions since he began in 1986. Among them Survey Tech, Draftsman, Engineering Tech, and most been an invaluable resource for La Porte. But it has been his most recent contributions to the department and the City that deserve recognition for the award. As the department began implementing the recommendations in the Planning Audit, Brian has taken the lead in reformatting the electronic systems of how the department interacts with the public and the information that was available to the public. Perhaps even more importantly, over the last several months, the department has suffered staff shortages by as much as 20%. Brian immediately stepped up and offered to take over the development processing tasks associated with the previous Planner position. He not only took over a majority of the duties, but also put into place measures that ensure better record-keeping accountability and improved the system of contact with customers. Brian demonstrated a whatever-it-takes attitude in processing projects. He was frequently at city hall on weekends and in the evenings. I have heard from members of the internal review loops that the level of detail and professionalism for the organization have improved as a result of his initiatives. Not only is Brian willing to help wherever and whenever needed, but his solutions are innovative, and his level of organization has stepped up the level of response for the department. We are very proud of the work Brian accomplished through this difficult period and am pleased to present him with Employee of the Year.