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Greetings! Please read on for updates about things happening in the city, and let me know if you have any questions.
All the best,
Jennifer Poirrier
Interim City Manager
Jennifer.Poirrier@MyClearwater.com
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Staff Changes
As you likely already know, the City Council terminated Jon Jennings and appointed Jennifer Poirrier to serve as interim city manager. Staff then was directed to begin the recruitment process to permanently fill the position. This will be discussed at the Feb. 13 City Council Meeting.
The Solid Waste & Recycling Department also has had changes to its administration. Micah Maxwell has been appointed interim director of Clearwater Solid Waste/Recycling. Kervin St. Amie has been appointed the new assistant director on the solid waste and recycling side, and Peter Bardou has been appointed the new assistant director on the general services and fleet operations side. Please give them your support as the department works through many changes.
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Work, Change and Stress
Change can be stressful, especially at work, and our organization has seen many changes recently. If you are feeling stressed out, feel free to use one of your benefits, the Employee Assistance Program.
You can talk to a therapist and gain access to tools to help ease your mind. You also have access to massages at the Municipal Services Building (employees get a $10 discount), and mental health resources such as Happify and Ginger. Contact Human Resources or Wellness Coordinator Leo Garrison with questions.
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Next City Manager's Lunch is Feb. 8
The city manager’s office will be continuing to host its city manager lunches with employees. Anyone is invited to attend. The next one was previously scheduled for Feb. 1 but is being moved to Feb. 8, at noon at Ross Norton Recreation Complex, 1426 S. MLK Jr. Ave.
Just bring a brown-bag lunch and informally chat with Interim City Manager Jennifer Poirrier about your questions or concerns. Be sure to get permission from your supervisor to maintain operational staffing levels.
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Save The Date
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 21-Day Habit Change Challenge
Happening now to Feb. 12
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 Lunch With the Interim City Manager
Feb. 8 at noon
Ross Norton Recreation Center
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 Presidents Day
Feb. 20
City Offices are Closed
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Opt In for City Text Messages With Your Personal Phone
In efforts to improve communications among employees, the city is sending text messages with news and updates to all city-issued cellphones.
You can now signup to receive text messages to your personal cellphone, too. Texts are sent a few times each week.
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Recent Meeting Cancellations
The city has canceled its Feb. 6 Strategic Planning meeting. We will let you know when this and the all-SAMP meetings are rescheduled.
Free Recreation Cards for Employees
City of Clearwater employees are eligible for a free recreation card. All you have to do is stop by one of our state-of-the-art recreation centers, show your city identification badge or a paystub, and get yours today. Stop by any Clearwater recreation center to sign up, or call Parks & Recreation Department at 562-4800, option 0, with questions.
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 Neighborhoods Day is March 25
Each year, city officials and employees spend the day touring through Clearwater neighborhoods, stopping by each block party to say hello and hear residents’ concerns on their turf. Volunteers are invited to join us Saturday, March 25 for Neighborhoods Day. If you are interested in participating, reach out to Neighborhoods Manager Sam Moullet at 562-4559.
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 Motivate Me Begins
Earn up to $200 in wellness incentives through Cigna’s Motivate Me program. A “gatekeeper” activity must be completed first, which is a wellness screening and online health assessment. Then, you can receive money back for select preventive screenings, such as physicals, mammograms, and colonoscopies. Employees have until Oct. 31 to complete their screenings. Visit MyCigna.com and click on “Incentives” to get started.
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Clearwater In The News
We want to make sure city you know what is happening in our organization. Here are some recent news clips:
Leah Murray, HR Senior Analyst
 The city is producing employee video features to not only recruit quality employees but also to feature some of the great work we’re doing. Leah Murray works in the city’s Human Resources Department. Watch this video to see what she likes about working for the city.
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Have a question or concern? Reach out and let me know.
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