TOWN
OF
SURFSIDE GAZETTE DECEMBER 2016
MESSAGE FROM THE TOWN MANAGER
Take Time to Reflect and Relax As we approach the end of 2016, residents should take a moment out of the busy holiday season to reflect on personal and professional achievements and milestones. I will soon celebrate my second year anniversary as Manager of the wonderful Town of Surfside. Surfside is blessed with dedicated employees who provide residents with a very high level of service. The Police Department remains proactive and has increased its community relations efforts, special programs and initiatives and added more opportunities to dialogue with citizens. Residents of all ages benefit from the many Parks & Recreation programs, the Aquatic Center and the Community Center. The Public Works Department, Sanitation and Utilities are maintaining our infrastructure and working to improve and beautify the Town. I also want to congratulate our Finance Department for again receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association – the highest form of recognition in government accounting and financial reporting. Congratulations to Finance Director Donald Nelson and his staff who assisted him in this project. The heart and soul of a municipality is its residents – including our elected officials. Surfsiders are involved and caring residents living in close-knit neighborhoods. They are passionate about maintaining and improving the quality of life within their Town. The Town’s future is bright with unlimited potential. Thank you for allowing me to be part of this exciting time in Surfside’s history. - Guillermo Olmedillo, Town Manager
VETERANS HONORED ON NOV. 11 Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts joined the Surfside Police Department Color Guard for the presentation of the flag at the start of the 2016 Veterans Day ceremony at the Town’s Veterans Park. For the complete story and photos, turn to Page 4.