Star City recognizes employees for service
PRESQUE ISLE — The City of Presque Isle recently recognized 20 employees for service to the city totaling 320 years cumulatively.
The city held its annual employee appreciation picnic on Aug. 18, which was attended by approximately 70 of its 100 employees. Although not officially recognized at the picnic, 20 employees with five or more years of service were recently recognized.
Employees who have served for five years were: Kellie Chapman, human resources; Gene Fraser, Northern Maine Regional Airport; Ryan Sylvia, Presque Isle Fire Department; Brad Boyles, Recreation and Parks; Harley Carmichael, Public Works; and Tyler Clark, Recreation and Parks.
Employees recognized for 10 years of service included: Brenda Campbell, airport; Merle Antworth, Presque Isle Police Department; and Kyle Bartley, PIFD.
Fifteen-year employees were Linda Randolph, Mark and Emily Turner Library; and Glen LaFrance, Public Works.
Those at the 20-year level are Adam Rider, PIFD; and Wayne Howlett, Public Works.
Recognition for 25 years went to Erik Erickson, PIPD; Mark Barnes, PIPD; Kelly Cray, library; Patrick Pelkey, Public Works; and Penny Anderson, PIFD.
Maria Bagley of the Tax Assessor’s Office was honored with 30 years of service, and for 35 years of service, Sharon DeMerchant of the Finance Department was recognized.
The turnover rate (the percentage of employees that leave the company over a specific measured period of time) is a key metric in determining an organization’s health and employee satisfaction.
A recent study indicates the average turnover rate for individuals in civil service is 12.6 percent. By reducing turnover rate, the organization reduces recruitment costs and costs associated with training new hires while retaining knowledge and building deeper, longer-term customer relationships. Over the last year, the turnover rate at the City of Presque Isle was only 2 percent.
To learn more about the City, its departments, programs and services, visit http://presqueislemaine.gov/ or call (207) 760-2722.
