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Adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Eric E. Gough, Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker, upon his retirement from the Department of Resource Management with over 29 years of dedicated service to Solano County
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Eric E. Gough, Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker, upon his retirement from the Department of Resource Management with over 29 years of dedicated service to Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Eric E. Gough began his career with Solano County Public Works Operations Division on December 6, 1993 as a Public Works Maintenance Worker Trainee on the Dixon Road Crew and was subsequently promoted to Public Works Maintenance Worker in December of 1994. His duties included construction, maintenance of gravel and paved roads, handled drainage issues, vegetation management, operated equipment, and responded to emergency situations. On June 22, 2003, he was promoted to Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker while serving on the Multi-Services Crew, where he worked in the Fairfield Corporation Yard, earning a Star Performer Award in 2009.
On September 20, 2009, he transferred to the Rio Vista Road Crew, as a Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker, working in the Rio Vista Corporation Yard where he led seven plus field staff, monitored job sites and projects, operated heavy equipment, worked on Chip Seal Projects, maintained gravel and paved roads, handled drainage issues, performed various road-related activities, and responded to emergency situations, including some of the worst storms and fires in Solano County history. In April of 2021, he became lead of the Vegetation Management Crew consisting of 7 plus staff. Based at the Rio Vista Corporation Yard where he worked until he concluded his career; working on Chip Seal Projects, the Vegetation Management Program, performing tree trimming, roadside mowing, herbicide application and maintaining gravel roads. Eric’s experience, strong work ethic and diligence in road-related activities and emergency response have proven him to be an invaluable asset to the County and its residents, earning him the respect of management, peers, and the public.
Eric will retire on February 21, 2024, as a Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker with the Department of Resource Management. Eric’s retirement brings a close to a model career of active service to the residents and visitors of Solano County.
Eric will be missed for his work ethic, dedication, and kindness, which enriched the lives of those fortunate enough to know him in his time here with the County of Solano. His high level of commitment to his job and the Solano community was evident throughout his career with the County.
Eric presently lives in the Rio Vista area and once retired plans on fishing, gardening, traveling, relaxing, and spending time with family.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of preparing the resolution and plaque of appreciation is included in the Boards FY2023/24 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose to not adopt the resolution and plaque of appreciation. This alternative is not recommended because Mr. Gough’s service to Solano County is worthy of recognition and provides a positive example for others.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION