HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Town Board Study Session 2016-10-11
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
TOWN BOARD 4:30 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
STUDY SESSION Rooms 202/203
4:30 p.m. Public Access to Trustee E-mails.
(Manager Fraundorf)
4:45 p.m. Evaluate Town Attorney and the Municipal Judge.
(Mayor Jirsa)
5:10 p.m. Dinner.
5:20 p.m. Trustee & Administrator Comments & Questions.
5:30 p.m. Future Study Session Agenda Items.
(Board Discussion)
5:40 p.m. Adjourn for Town Board Meeting.
Informal discussion among Trustees concerning agenda items or other Town matters may occur before this
meeting at approximately 4:15 p.m.
AGENDA
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City of Fort Morgan
City Attorney Annual Evaluation
March 2016
The following form is designed for each member of the City Council to 1) complete an evaluation of the City
Attorney's performance for the past year in a number of categories and 2) develop goals and expectations for
the coming year.
The form has two sections. The first section addresses performance in four categories over the past year. At
the end of each category is an overall rating of performance for the category. At the end of section one is an
overall performance rating and space for additional comments. The second section addresses goals and
objectives for the coming year, with space for goals and objectives to be listed.
The performance of the City Attorney is to be rated by circling the appropriate number for each characteristic of
performance indicated. Each characteristic has five (5) levels of evaluation available as follows:
1= Unacceptable Performance in the specific category listed
2= Improvement Needed in the specific category listed
3=Acceptable Performance in the specific category listed
4=Generally Exceeds Expectations in the specific category listed
5= Exceptional Performance in the specific category listed
The characteristics are grouped with an overall rating for the group using the same number system provided
above. At the end of the section is an overall rating for the performance of the City Attorney which is to
encompass all the characteristics and groupings.
SECTION ONE
Working With City Council Rating
1. Provides the Council with accurate and timely information; provides
information aiding the decision making process; alerts the City Council of legal
developments and potential legal problems 1 2 3 4 5
2. Provides information equally to all members 1 2 3 4 5
3. Engenders confidence of the Council for legal issues and working knowledge of
the law as it applies to City issues and operations 11 21 3 41 5
4. Shows loyalty and respect for Council and their opinions individually and as a
group 1 2 3 4 5
5. Demonstrates sound and mature judgment in recommendations and decisions 1 2 3 4 5
6. Ensures CAO is approachable, easy to communicate with, and receptive to
criticism and advice 1 2 3 4 5
7. Knows when to follow the lead of Council and be supportive and when to take
the lead on an issue 1 2 3 4 5
Overall Rating 1 2 3 41 5
Notes/Comments:
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Working With City Staff
1. Generates enthusiasm and confidence among the other staff, treats staff
courteously 1 2 3 4 5
2. Provides opportunities for personal growth of CAO staff members through
special training and assignments 1 2 3 4 5
3. Performs periodic individual evaluations of staff as part of professional
development and an overall evaluation of the work being completed 1 2 3 4 5
4. Provides accurate and timely information in response to requests for legal
services while remaining flexible and cooperative 1 2 3 4 5
5. Plans and organizes the work of the City Attorney's Office in an effective
manner to accommodate the needs of the City 1 2 3 4 5
6. Provides reasoned and sound direction for implementation of City policies and
programs 1 2 3 4 5
7.Acts as a cooperative member of the City team in the development of policy
recommendations with an approach of meeting the City Council's desires 1 2 3 4 5
8. Engenders a strong customer service ethic in the City Attorney's work with the
City staff, commissions, and public 1 2 3 4 5
Overall Rating 11 21 3 4 5
Notes/Comments:
Professional and Ethical Standards
1. Maintains the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct and
honesty throughout the organization 1 2 3 4 5
2. Deals with ethical problems in a forthright manner 1 2 3 4 5
3. Respects confidences 1 2 3 4 5
4.Assures the legal aspects of City Council's policy are implemented and applied
in a fair and evenhanded manner 11 21 3 41 5
5. Participates in the community in a way that is professional; builds strong
working relationships between the City and other entities 1 2 3 4 5
6. Demonstrates an in depth grasp of legal concepts and knowledge in a variety of
practice areas 1 2 31 4 5
7. Strives to enhance legal knowledge and skills by keeping aware of current
developments, legislation, and research in the legal field and related areas 1 2 3 4 5
Overall Rating 1 2 3 4 5
Notes/Comments:
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Quality of Work
1. Provides professional staff recommendations with appropriate summaries of
materials; provides well prepared, effective legal presentations 1 2 3 4 5
2. In presenting the City Council and City departments with legal advice, identifies
policy options and alternatives 1 2 3 4 5
3. Demonstrates and provides legal advice in an objective and unbiased manner 1 2 3 4 5
4.Achieves the goals and expectations of the Council 1 2 3 4 5
5.Anticipates future legal needs of the City and develops plans to meet them 1 2 3 4 5
6. Efficiently utilizes outside counsel to thoroughly address legal issues in the City 11 2 31 4 5
7. Demonstrates efforts to deliver effective services while looking for
opportunities to lower costs and implement saving opportunities 1 2 3 4 5
Overall Rating 1 2 3 4 5
Notes/Comments:
Cumulative Overall Ratingi 11 21 31 4 5
Notes/Comments:
SECTION TWO
Goals for the Coming Year
List the goals you would like the City Attorney to achieve in the coming year(can include personal, professional,
staff related, etc.)
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October 25, 2016
Discussion of Regional Hydrology
Study.
November 8, 2016
Discussion of Home Rule
December 13, 2016
Visit from Sam Mamet - CML
Items Approved - Unscheduled:
(Items are not in order of priority)
Short update on the Downtown
Neighborhood plan.
Discuss the role of Town Government
in economic development as it relates
to the Estes Valley EDC and other
organizations.
Study Session Items for Board
Consideration:
Future Town Board Study Session Agenda Items
October 11, 2016
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