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Communicating with the people of District 12
DISPATCH
Volume XV, Issue 9 September 2015 August 28, 2015
Page 4 August 28, 2015
The Ohio Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
John R. KasichGovernor
Myron S. PakushDistrict Deputy Director
Jerry WrayODOT Director
Division of Opportunity, Diversity & Inclusion
www.Ohgo.com
In an effort to promote diversity and pro-vide equitable opportunities both internally and externally, ODOT created the Division of Opportunity, Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) on July 1, 2015. Kim Watson is currently serv-ing as the Acting Deputy Director of this new division. ODI is comprised of: • The Office of Equal Opportunity • The Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Enterprise • The Office of Outreach ODI will work to increase diversity and inclusion opportunities for all stakeholders, including those seeking to do business with the department and those who seek employ-ment with the department. The division is committed to: • Fairness, opportunity, and equality for all employees as well as the employees of our consultants and contractors. • Educating internal and external stake-holders on ODOT’s processes and how to do business with ODOT to remove barriers real and perceived. • Maintaining an aggressive outreach program to make sure all stakeholders—espe-cially small and disadvantaged businesses and current and prospective ODOT employees—understand the resources and opportunities available to them.
• Gathering and assessing feedback from stakeholders, customers, and the broader commu-nity. • Creating real and sustain-able opportunities through education, networking, train-ing and capacity building. • Encouraging on-the-job training opportu-nities to promote high standards of diversity and inclusion in the transportation infrastruc-ture workforce. In August, Maria R. Davila joined ODOT as a Regional Outreach Manager for the Divi-sion of ODI. In this capacity, Maria is re-sponsible for DBE/MBE Outreach in ODOT Districts 3, 4 and 12. Maria has an office at the District 12 Headquarters. Before her time with ODOT she spent over a decade working in the Hispanic com-munity, both as an Executive Director of a Cleveland Community Development Cor-poration and on the board of The Spanish American Committee for a better Commu-nity. Maria began her outreach career at the Cuyahoga County Recorder’s office, where she served nearly five years establishing re-lationships and assisting the community with understanding property documents as well as living-wills and durable powers of attorney for healthcare. Maria holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Ohio University and an International Masters of Business Administration from Baldwin Wallace University.
Blood Drive Results Are In Every two seconds someone in the U.S. is in need of blood. A total of 30 million blood components are trans-fused in this country every year. Millions of Americans each year suffer from diseases that require blood transfu-sions such as Cancer and Sickle Cell Anemia, not to men-tion emergency situations like car accident victims. This blood drive was a success and District 12 was able to save lives. There were 22 people who registered
and 21 employees who were able to donate blood. Every pint of blood saves about three lives meaning District 12 was able to save 63 lives. Congratulations to our winner Amy Arnold from the test lab. She walked away with “One Direction” concert tickets. District 12 would like to thank everyone who par-ticipated in this great cause for helping those in need.
Team Up ODOT: September 16 The 17th Annual Team Up ODOT event sponsored inpartnership by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association is on Wednesday, September 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in the Lausche Building. Fun, educational and charitable events are scheduled all day including the American Red Cross Blood Drive, the Roadeo and a Charity Cookout.
In addition, there will be many booths and equipmentdisplays by ODOT employees. District 12’s Health and Wellness Committee will be representing the district at the event. Team Up ODOT is a great way to bring ODOT employ-ees together to learn from one another and grow closer as an organization. Please remember to support the rest of ODOT’s employees by visiting their booths.
Maintenance Crews Repair Bridge Expansion Joint When an inspection of the Pearl Road bridge by the Cleve-land Metroparks Zoo revealed an expansion joint was in need of repair, ODOT maintenance crews stepped up to make the fix. On August 15, Bryan Young, Steven Shane, Joseph Czaplicki, Michelle Harris, Jeffery Cogar, David Waller, Anthony Magani, Jim Lubanovich, Ken Banaszak and Mike Gerstenslager closed lanes on the bridge to make the repairs when a contractor revealed they wouldn’t be able to get to it before winter hit. In just one day this crew repaired the 20’ long by 6” wide expansion joint! Great work by everyone involved!
Maria R. Davila
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NEWS IN THE MAKING: Around District 12Mark your Calendar:
Customer Kudo Corner District 12 is being recognized by its customers for its excellent customer service. The following are messages received recently in gratitude of ODOT’s hard work! If you’ve received a letter, e-mail, or phone call of thanks, the Dispatch would like to hear about it. Please contact [email protected] if you’ve received a Customer Kudo that you would like to share!
Labor Day (Offices Closed):Sept. 7Buckeyes Jersey Day: September 4
Dear Mr. (Greg) Kronstain:
Please thank Kevin Kuntz for resolving a noisy man-
hole cover on Rocky River Drive between West Park
and Ernadale. We appreciate Kevin’s persistence
calling Perk Construction and his going out of his
way to keep us informed.
Your whole crew did a great job representing you
during last summer’s construction. People in the
neighborhood were very impressed with their will-
ingness to explain what was happening, accommo-
date traffic, work late if need be, and generally show
their technical skill and concern to get the job done as
quickly as possible. Thank you so much!
Peter Pluto
Coworker Kudo Corner District 12 is being recognized by its customers for its excellent customer service, and now we’re recognizing District employees for their contributions! If you would like to give a coworker a “kudo,” the Dispatch would like to hear about it! Please contact [email protected] if you’d like to share a “Coworker Kudo” with all of District 12!
Geauga County Fair : Sept. 3-7
In 32 years of field work I have observed some tal-
ented employees. Recently I’ve found that to be true
of the Cleveland crews working our night shift.
The Drainage Crew of Brian Kelley, Chris Briant,
Thomas Gardner and Bryan Polivka, along with
Gerald Goodgame leading the traffic control group,
have all been exemplary in their roles. This week’s
work on I-90 by our Drainage Crew, and the traf-
fic controls in various locations, (including on SR
87 east of I-271 in a non-standard, business district)
were proofs of their talents and dedication.
The night shift Cleveland Garage supervision, in a
very positive, hands-on manner by Jason Szabo, has
also been commendable. I figure it’s time something
positive was said about ‘the deserving’ in our Dis-
trict; and with these crew members fortitude in fulfill-
ing their tasks I believe they’ve earned it.
Bill Agardi, Safety Inspector in District 12
GVV Bridge Lights Up
As motorists were driving around Cleveland at the end of August, they may have noticed crews installing and test-ing the new LED lighting system on the new GVV Bridge. This environmentally friendly system includes hundreds of lights and is capable of an array of colors. The entire system is expected to become operation this fall.
Thanks so much! Ohio’s state government is now 2 for 2 with providing prompt and informative answers to important questions I’ve had over the years. One reason I’m happy to be moving back! :-) Take care.
-- Anthony
Team Up ODOT: September 16
On Tuesday, September 9, District 12 will host its 2015 Annual Meeting. The meeting will feature employee recog-nitions, special guest speaker District 9 Deputy Director Vaughn Wilson, a review of the District 12 Critical Success Factors, a few words from City of Cleve-land Mayor Frank Jackson and then Di-rector Jerry Wray will take the stage for a special message for ODOT employees. The Annual Meeting will take place in the District 12 Garage located at 5500 Transportation Blvd. starting at 9:30 a.m. All employees should make every effort to attend and arrive promptly be-tween 8:30 and 9 a.m. Please be sure to stay after the Annual Meeting and check out B&M’s infamous barbecue. We hope to see everyone there!
ODOT PRESENTS A FOOD TRUCK FEAST AT THE 2015 ANNUAL MEETING!!
Best Barbecue Sauce in Town!
Signature Cleveland Polish Boy!!
B&M Bar-B-Que Food Truck will be making a stop at this years annual meeting on Wednesday, September 9. Known for its wing and Cleve-land polish boys topped with a signature sweet and spicy sauce;
this Cleveland eatery has been featured at events like “Wade Over Wednesdays” and many more!! We want to invite ev-eryone in District 12 to enjoy this scrumptious southern style barbecue. Food will be served immediately following the an-nual meeting.
CASH AND CREDIT ACCEPTED!!
District 12 Annual Meeting: September 9
Halo Light Hard Hats Danielle Bell In an effort to continue to pro-vide our Highway Technicians (HTs) with a safe work environment, the Safety Department is testing new gear for overnight main-tenance operations. The halo light hard hats are cur-rently being used by HTs at Cleve-land, Riveredge, and Euclid garages along with both Safety Managers Izzy Ciptak and Harold Lora. For five weeks HTs will wear the new halo lights as a trial run while working on the roadways at night. “The halo lights really make a difference,” said Ciptak. “It lights up the entire work area and makes the workers more visible to the motorist public.”
The halo lights are designed to help prevent injuries such as slip, trip and fall hazards by alleviating shadows in the work zone. It is a very simple piece of equipment to operate. There are four settings: halo, hi-alert, task and dim. The lights are battery operated and when fully charged have a battery life of approximately 12 hours. The halo lights are already being used in other cities and District 12 hopes to purchase these lights for all garages.
This photo from the Halo Light com-pany shows how bright these LED lights are.
The light is placed around employees existing hard hat and is switched on and off or to one of four setting via a button on the backside.
Annual Meeting: September 9
Photo Credit: Pete McHugh
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NEWS IN THE MAKING: Around District 12Mark your Calendar:
Customer Kudo Corner District 12 is being recognized by its customers for its excellent customer service. The following are messages received recently in gratitude of ODOT’s hard work! If you’ve received a letter, e-mail, or phone call of thanks, the Dispatch would like to hear about it. Please contact [email protected] if you’ve received a Customer Kudo that you would like to share!
Labor Day (Offices Closed):Sept. 7Buckeyes Jersey Day: September 4
Dear Mr. (Greg) Kronstain:
Please thank Kevin Kuntz for resolving a noisy man-
hole cover on Rocky River Drive between West Park
and Ernadale. We appreciate Kevin’s persistence
calling Perk Construction and his going out of his
way to keep us informed.
Your whole crew did a great job representing you
during last summer’s construction. People in the
neighborhood were very impressed with their will-
ingness to explain what was happening, accommo-
date traffic, work late if need be, and generally show
their technical skill and concern to get the job done as
quickly as possible. Thank you so much!
Peter Pluto
Coworker Kudo Corner District 12 is being recognized by its customers for its excellent customer service, and now we’re recognizing District employees for their contributions! If you would like to give a coworker a “kudo,” the Dispatch would like to hear about it! Please contact [email protected] if you’d like to share a “Coworker Kudo” with all of District 12!
Geauga County Fair : Sept. 3-7
In 32 years of field work I have observed some tal-
ented employees. Recently I’ve found that to be true
of the Cleveland crews working our night shift.
The Drainage Crew of Brian Kelley, Chris Briant,
Thomas Gardner and Bryan Polivka, along with
Gerald Goodgame leading the traffic control group,
have all been exemplary in their roles. This week’s
work on I-90 by our Drainage Crew, and the traf-
fic controls in various locations, (including on SR
87 east of I-271 in a non-standard, business district)
were proofs of their talents and dedication.
The night shift Cleveland Garage supervision, in a
very positive, hands-on manner by Jason Szabo, has
also been commendable. I figure it’s time something
positive was said about ‘the deserving’ in our Dis-
trict; and with these crew members fortitude in fulfill-
ing their tasks I believe they’ve earned it.
Bill Agardi, Safety Inspector in District 12
GVV Bridge Lights Up
As motorists were driving around Cleveland at the end of August, they may have noticed crews installing and test-ing the new LED lighting system on the new GVV Bridge. This environmentally friendly system includes hundreds of lights and is capable of an array of colors. The entire system is expected to become operation this fall.
Thanks so much! Ohio’s state government is now 2 for 2 with providing prompt and informative answers to important questions I’ve had over the years. One reason I’m happy to be moving back! :-) Take care.
-- Anthony
Team Up ODOT: September 16
On Tuesday, September 9, District 12 will host its 2015 Annual Meeting. The meeting will feature employee recog-nitions, special guest speaker District 9 Deputy Director Vaughn Wilson, a review of the District 12 Critical Success Factors, a few words from City of Cleve-land Mayor Frank Jackson and then Di-rector Jerry Wray will take the stage for a special message for ODOT employees. The Annual Meeting will take place in the District 12 Garage located at 5500 Transportation Blvd. starting at 9:30 a.m. All employees should make every effort to attend and arrive promptly be-tween 8:30 and 9 a.m. Please be sure to stay after the Annual Meeting and check out B&M’s infamous barbecue. We hope to see everyone there!
ODOT PRESENTS A FOOD TRUCK FEAST AT THE 2015 ANNUAL MEETING!!
Best Barbecue Sauce in Town!
Signature Cleveland Polish Boy!!
B&M Bar-B-Que Food Truck will be making a stop at this years annual meeting on Wednesday, September 9. Known for its wing and Cleve-land polish boys topped with a signature sweet and spicy sauce;
this Cleveland eatery has been featured at events like “Wade Over Wednesdays” and many more!! We want to invite ev-eryone in District 12 to enjoy this scrumptious southern style barbecue. Food will be served immediately following the an-nual meeting.
CASH AND CREDIT ACCEPTED!!
District 12 Annual Meeting: September 9
Halo Light Hard Hats Danielle Bell In an effort to continue to pro-vide our Highway Technicians (HTs) with a safe work environment, the Safety Department is testing new gear for overnight main-tenance operations. The halo light hard hats are cur-rently being used by HTs at Cleve-land, Riveredge, and Euclid garages along with both Safety Managers Izzy Ciptak and Harold Lora. For five weeks HTs will wear the new halo lights as a trial run while working on the roadways at night. “The halo lights really make a difference,” said Ciptak. “It lights up the entire work area and makes the workers more visible to the motorist public.”
The halo lights are designed to help prevent injuries such as slip, trip and fall hazards by alleviating shadows in the work zone. It is a very simple piece of equipment to operate. There are four settings: halo, hi-alert, task and dim. The lights are battery operated and when fully charged have a battery life of approximately 12 hours. The halo lights are already being used in other cities and District 12 hopes to purchase these lights for all garages.
This photo from the Halo Light com-pany shows how bright these LED lights are.
The light is placed around employees existing hard hat and is switched on and off or to one of four setting via a button on the backside.
Annual Meeting: September 9
Photo Credit: Pete McHugh
Communicating with the people of District 12
DISPATCH
Volume XV, Issue 9 September 2015 August 28, 2015
Page 4 August 28, 2015
The Ohio Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
John R. KasichGovernor
Myron S. PakushDistrict Deputy Director
Jerry WrayODOT Director
Division of Opportunity, Diversity & Inclusion
www.Ohgo.com
In an effort to promote diversity and pro-vide equitable opportunities both internally and externally, ODOT created the Division of Opportunity, Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) on July 1, 2015. Kim Watson is currently serv-ing as the Acting Deputy Director of this new division. ODI is comprised of: • The Office of Equal Opportunity • The Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Enterprise • The Office of Outreach ODI will work to increase diversity and inclusion opportunities for all stakeholders, including those seeking to do business with the department and those who seek employ-ment with the department. The division is committed to: • Fairness, opportunity, and equality for all employees as well as the employees of our consultants and contractors. • Educating internal and external stake-holders on ODOT’s processes and how to do business with ODOT to remove barriers real and perceived. • Maintaining an aggressive outreach program to make sure all stakeholders—espe-cially small and disadvantaged businesses and current and prospective ODOT employees—understand the resources and opportunities available to them.
• Gathering and assessing feedback from stakeholders, customers, and the broader commu-nity. • Creating real and sustain-able opportunities through education, networking, train-ing and capacity building. • Encouraging on-the-job training opportu-nities to promote high standards of diversity and inclusion in the transportation infrastruc-ture workforce. In August, Maria R. Davila joined ODOT as a Regional Outreach Manager for the Divi-sion of ODI. In this capacity, Maria is re-sponsible for DBE/MBE Outreach in ODOT Districts 3, 4 and 12. Maria has an office at the District 12 Headquarters. Before her time with ODOT she spent over a decade working in the Hispanic com-munity, both as an Executive Director of a Cleveland Community Development Cor-poration and on the board of The Spanish American Committee for a better Commu-nity. Maria began her outreach career at the Cuyahoga County Recorder’s office, where she served nearly five years establishing re-lationships and assisting the community with understanding property documents as well as living-wills and durable powers of attorney for healthcare. Maria holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Ohio University and an International Masters of Business Administration from Baldwin Wallace University.
Blood Drive Results Are In Every two seconds someone in the U.S. is in need of blood. A total of 30 million blood components are trans-fused in this country every year. Millions of Americans each year suffer from diseases that require blood transfu-sions such as Cancer and Sickle Cell Anemia, not to men-tion emergency situations like car accident victims. This blood drive was a success and District 12 was able to save lives. There were 22 people who registered
and 21 employees who were able to donate blood. Every pint of blood saves about three lives meaning District 12 was able to save 63 lives. Congratulations to our winner Amy Arnold from the test lab. She walked away with “One Direction” concert tickets. District 12 would like to thank everyone who par-ticipated in this great cause for helping those in need.
Team Up ODOT: September 16 The 17th Annual Team Up ODOT event sponsored inpartnership by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association is on Wednesday, September 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in the Lausche Building. Fun, educational and charitable events are scheduled all day including the American Red Cross Blood Drive, the Roadeo and a Charity Cookout.
In addition, there will be many booths and equipmentdisplays by ODOT employees. District 12’s Health and Wellness Committee will be representing the district at the event. Team Up ODOT is a great way to bring ODOT employ-ees together to learn from one another and grow closer as an organization. Please remember to support the rest of ODOT’s employees by visiting their booths.
Maintenance Crews Repair Bridge Expansion Joint When an inspection of the Pearl Road bridge by the Cleve-land Metroparks Zoo revealed an expansion joint was in need of repair, ODOT maintenance crews stepped up to make the fix. On August 15, Bryan Young, Steven Shane, Joseph Czaplicki, Michelle Harris, Jeffery Cogar, David Waller, Anthony Magani, Jim Lubanovich, Ken Banaszak and Mike Gerstenslager closed lanes on the bridge to make the repairs when a contractor revealed they wouldn’t be able to get to it before winter hit. In just one day this crew repaired the 20’ long by 6” wide expansion joint! Great work by everyone involved!
Maria R. Davila
