City of Zephyrhills Newsletter

(1-29-2022)

    Zephyrhills Sanitation Division teaches youth

As part of National School Choice Week, the City of Zephyrhills Public Works Sanitation Division gave a demonstration this morning for special needs students at The Broach School in Zephyrhills.

Students learned the ins and outs of residential solid waste collection and automated pickup.

Longtime sanitation supervisor Bobby Black, sanitation driver Donterrell Parker, and senior maintenance mechanic Jacob Hood were on hand to show 180 youth the ropes of the job.

The City's Sanitation Division does public outreach for a number of other schools in the area, as well.

Many have complimented Sanitation for its customer service, attention to detail, and well-maintained fleet. 

Zephyrhills celebrates Florida Arbor Day 2022

In celebration of Florida Arbor Day 2022, a tree planting observance ceremony took place last week at GFWC Woman's Club of Zephyrhills on 5th Avenue. 

Tree planting acknowledgements to the Zephyrhills Public Works Department; arrangements organized by Zephyrhills Garden Gate Club co-president Beverly Jones.

 Jet Landings

Some Wal-Mart Corporate LearJet 45 aircraft ✈️ touched down at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport earlier this week.

And, Zephyrhills Airport Maintenance Specialist III Vincent Premer caught the landings on camera. 

The Zephyrhills airport -- at 39450 South Avenue -- is the only publicly-owned and operated airport in the Pasco County region.

For information about the airport, visit: https://ci.zephyrhills.fl.us/199/Airport
 

City Hall Happenings

• Zephyrhills City Council approved the selection of A.D. Morgan Corporation, awarding the contract for construction management services for Phase II of the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis Center. The project will yield additional outdoor tennis courts and a multi-purpose complex capable of hosting various sports activities, along with banquets and ceremonies.
   
• Zephyrhills CRA Board of Commissioners approved the concept plan for the "Little But Loud" Backyard Park, to begin the development of schematic drawings. The Backyard Park, to be situated at the corner of 8th Street and 6th Avenue, is designed to create an exciting destination that residents and visitors alike can enjoy. It's marketed as an opportunity to create a centrally located place where young and old individuals and families can gather and celebrate the best of Zephyrhills; music, art, food or wares. The goal is to broaden the offerings of downtown by creating walkable connections from the side streets to 5th Avenue and visually from Gall Blvd.
   
• Survey work has begun for the City's sidewalk project, which will yield roughly 10 miles of sidewalk throughout town; creating better walkable connections between neighborhoods, schools, and parks.
   
• Zephyrhills Public Works is reviewing the final street signs plans for 5th Avenue; those signs should be ordered in the coming weeks. 
   
• Security cameras have been installed in the City's downtown area. The City's IT Department is working to transmit the video feeds to the Zephyrhills Police Department.

(Rendering of "Little But Loud" Backyard Park)

'Staff Spotlight' 

Brianne Mosher

What is your role with the City of Zephyrhills? 

"I was recently promoted to Utility Billing Supervisor. I have been with the City for eight years, where I mostly did Customer Service in Utility Billing."

What do you enjoy about your job?

"I love problem solving and helping out customers; love seeing customers who come in on a regular basis."

Who, or what inspires you?

"My Grandma Jones was a very strong woman who went through a lot. She is no longer with us, but she inspires me."

Tell us something people may not know about you?

"I started off at the City as a temporary employee on a temporary contract, who is now Supervisor. I was born in Plant City and raised here in the Zephyrhills local area. I also graduated from Zephyrhills High School. I was a single mom."

What is your favorite thing to do in Zephyrhills?
"My son and I enjoy going to the movies at the Cinema 10 here in Zephyrhills. My family likes to eat at Breakfast Station. I do love to explore and do adventures with some of my best friends. We love to find new things to do in the whole state or even out of state. It is interesting; there is a lot to do in Florida."

Note: If you'd like to be featured or make a nomination for the next 'Staff Spotlight,' please e-mail City of Zephyrhills Public Information Officer, Kevin Weiss: kweiss@ci.zephyrhills.fl.us