Legislation Details

File #: G26-5734   
Type: Special Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/28/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/19/2026 Final action:
Title: Recognition of the Public Service Recognition Week award winners.
Staff Contact: Cody Kennedy

Focus Area: Exceptional Services

Staff Contact: Cody Kennedy

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Recognition of the Public Service Recognition Week award winners.

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recommended motion:

Recognize City staff and award winners

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Summary:

Each year the City of Olathe recognizes employees who have excelled in the past year. All winners were nominated by their co-workers.

 

Innovation through Excellence Award winners:

1.                     Trenchless Sewer Line Patch Crew represented by Ruben Martinez-Reyes.

2.                     Plastic Bag Recycling Initiative - Clayton Duffin, Donnie Palmer, TaPatrick Barbee, Logan Northup, and Laura Thomas.

 

2040 Future Ready Award winners:

1.                     Matt Sirridge

2.                     Traffic Signal Maintenance - Jason Keller, Barry Sink, Dennis Goodman, and John Due.

 

Vision Values and Mission Award winners:

1.                     Michelle Sherry

2.                     Lloyd Harold

 

Leadership Philosophy Award winners:

1.           Park Maintenance, Park Project, and Parks Infrastructure/Construction - John Brockus, Mike Katzer, Jim Stambaugh, Tanner Purdon, Joshua Frandsen, Therese Vink, Tod Hueser, Alli Gerth, Ryan Crowley, Kent McIntire, and Matthew Nieman.

 

Standard of Excellence winners:

1.          Jana Goolsby and the Wellbeing Center.

 

Additionally, 7 staff members were recognized as Good Samaritans for their interactions with Olathe residents and staff - Benjamin Abel, Chelsie Dellaguardia, Jennifer Pepple, Jacob Rupp, Alondra Rupp, and Steve Nelson.

 

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