Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 05-11-2010 Regular — reading text

73- Strengths, Weaknesses and Performance Objectives Strengths: What do you feel are some of the City Manager's strongest attributes and finest accomplishments in the last twelve ( 12) months? Past experience was very evident as he immediately took charge —little or no learning curve. Knowledge of State Statutes is extensive. Finest accomplishments include Wastewater Plant Agreement and handling of inconsistent City policy on leased property. Also partnering Initiatives with County and other municipalities is impressive. Bob hit the ground running when he accepted the City Manager position. He properly realigned the City staff and made tough personnel reduction decisions. Bob handled the golf course situation in a proper and professional manner. Bob has gained or maintained total support of the City Council in all his actions /decisions. Mr. Mearns is not afraid to tackle tough issues. He has demonstrated the ability to make changes and decisions that most managers would stumble with. Too many to list "outstanding ". Weaknesses: What areas of the City Manager's performance do you feel most needs improvement? Do you have any suggestions for improvements in these areas? Be more consistent & timely in responding to email. None noted None New Objectives: List new priorities you would like to see addressed in the next year. Possible contracting out of functions or further consolidation of like functions with County and other municipalities Bob has identified potential City owned real estate that could be developed into a sports complex at some point. I would like to see the City further investigate this possibility with some rough cost estimates and preliminary drawings of what such a complex could look like on the land available. I realize this is a long term goal and may take years to come to fruition. Employee morale issues. To help in the environmental crisis ( oil spill) and commit available resources to the good of all! Bob, you are an expert in your field of operating a City. We are honored to have you. 7lI  Signature of Evaluator Date Printed Name of Evaluator 75- THIS PAGE IS LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 76-  City of Fort Walton Beach City Manager Performance Evaluation Form City Manager: Robert T. Mearns Evaluation Period: May 12, 2009 through May 12, 2010 Place a mark in the box that applies. a E o v a Professional Shills ca a Q. X Ui CL w v' c ci CC Z w 0 Nabors Anderson Rynearson Leadership: Represents the City in a professional manner; demonstrates a high Holmes Reeves degree of integrity; displays ability to handle crises; accepts constructive criticism; Bgillie illie Patterson demonstrates courtesy, tact and skill in dealing with sensitive matters and in dealing with others; maintains an overall warm and personable attitude. Nabors Anderson Rynearson Decision Making /Judgment: Makes timely decisions that are well thought out and Nabors Holmes in the best interest of the City; accepts responsibility for outcomes; handles difficult Reeves situations in a professional and proactive manner. Patterson Anderson Rynearson Coordination: Ability to work with others as a team and express individual Holmes Reeves viewpoint while coordinating and leaming from the input of others. Nabors Patterson Planning and Organization: Works with Council developing long and short term Anderson Holmes Rynearson goals and objectives; makes effort to carryout the goals and policies and programs of Nabors Reeves the Council; demonstrates the ability to anticipate needs of the City and recommends Patterson options to appropriately respond to those needs; and sets realistic objectives with appropriate time frames. Budgeting: Provides operating and capital improvement plans and other short and Anderson Holmes Rynearson long range plans that anticipate the needs of the community; presents a timely Nabors Reeves annual budget which is well documented, organized and one which closely Patterson represents the goals of the Council. Anderson Rynearson Financial Management: Accurately and precisely reports and projects financial Holmes Reeves condition; budgets realistically; implements management practices and policies to Nabors Patterson maintain or achieve a sound long -term financial condition; uses debt appropriately; plans for long -term maintenance and replacement of infrastructure. Holmes Anderson Rynearson Asset Management: Oversees the appearance and condition of City-owned Nabors gillie Reeves facilities, equipment, vehicles; reviews equipment and property for the purpose of gossom future development and /or replacement. Patterson Comments: Planning & Organization and budget —Not enough actual experience since just was in the position less than a year. Because I only began working with Mr. Mearns a few weeks ago, I have no knowledge of many skills' criteria identified within this evaluation. Therefore, I have only rovided evaluation feedback in the areas where I have had personal experience. Mr. Mearns ability to keep the City operation on a decreased budget without a loss of services is commendable. r i  Place a marts in the box that applies. c rn o cv U N ate' Interactive Skills W C. E W 49 ca 78 Z M w 0 Anderson Rynearson Interpersonal Relationships: Demonstrates ability to cooperate, work and Holmes Reeves communicate with Council, other Charter Officers, subordinates and outside gillie Patterson contacts. gossom Nabors Anderson Rynearson Community Relations: Maintains positive relations with community groups and Holmes Reeves organizations; attends community function; properly handles complaints from Patterson citizens. Nabors Anderson Holmes Rynearson Responsiveness: Responds in a timely manner to the requests of Council and gillie