2023-05-16 VI. E. City Administrator Annual Evaluation •I . MINUTE FILE
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MAYOR'S WORKSHEET TO O CALCULATE AVERAGE SCORE ON EVALUATION
Council Meeting Date: 5-Ilp-ot0a3
Item Number:
EVALUATOR OVERALL RATING
Overall Rating Score from Mayor Watford
Overall Rating Score from Chandler
Overall Rating Score from Clark 9
Overall Rating Score from Jarriel
Overall Rating Score from McAuley U
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Total .� 1
Divided by 5 Evaluators = Average Overall Score: I J
Score Key:
EXCELLENT = 5.0 AND UP
GOOD = 4.0 TO 4.9
SATISFACTORY = 3.0 TO 3.9
FAIR = 2.0 TO 2.9
POOR = 1.0 TO 1.9
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City of Okeechobee
• City Administrator Evaluation Form
Employee Information
Name Gary Ritter
Council
Review Period
June 22May
, 2022- 31 2023 Meeting 05/16/2023
Date
Factors
1 =Poor 2= Fair 3=Satisfactory 4=Good 5=Excellent
Job Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge within ,,
field. Carries out daily responsibilities.Follows City ll.-/ II
policies.
Comments
Personnel Management: Demonstrates
sensitivity and awareness in relating to staff;
securing trust and respect; developing teamwork;
and providing staff with specific feedback and
coaching to improve performance.
Comments
Communication Skills: Demonstrates
competence in expressing ideas verbally and in
writing. Actively listens to suggestions and
feedback from others and responds appropriately.
Presents information clearly and concisely and is
able to communicate effectively in all situations.
Comments
Presentation of City Image: Presents a positive
professional image to public as City Department
Head. Demonstrates through citizen contact,
politeness,and service-orientated attitude.
Comments
Problem-Solving Ability: Ability to analyze/
discuss/report problems and concerns and ✓
recommend solutions.
Comments
2023 City Administrator Annual Evaluation - Page 1 of 3, - Evaluator Last Name: Watford
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1 =Poor 2=Fair 3=Satisfactory 4=Good 5=Excellent
Dependability & Integrity: Considers the -
following values important to the workplace,
truthfulness, respect and civility for others,
attendance and reliability, confidentiality, and
accountability for own actions. Attentive to daily V
tasks and is responsive to the needs of the
department. Does job to maximum. Shows loyalty
to City.
Comments
Initiative: Willingness to seek responsibility,
contribute new ideas, anticipate problems,
suggest solutions, and goes out of their way to get ✓
a job done; requiring little direction.
Comments
Interpersonal Relationships: Develops and
maintains effective working relationships with
colleagues and employees. Demonstrates a
professional demeanor at all times. Supportive of
team members.
Comments
Productivity: Consistently produces. Project/job
are thorough, precise and on schedule.Attends to
detail.
Comments
Quality of Work: Meets technical or professional
standards in an efficient manner. Work is
consistently accurate, complete,and neatly done.
Comments
Professional Development: Seeks ways to
continue education and remain current and
advance in their field.
Comments
Cooperation and Attitude: Keeps a positive
opinion toward the city and is a team player. I�)
Works well with co-workers and stays positive
during job assignments.
Comments
2023 City Administrator Annual Evaluation - Page 2 of 3, - Evaluator Last Name: Watford
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1 =Poor 2=Fair 3=Satisfactory 4=Good 5= Excellent
Budgeting: Provides operating and capital
improvement plans and other short- and long- -
range plans that anticipate the needs of the I
11 community; presents a timely annual budget which
is well documented, organized and one which
closely represents the goals of the Council.
Comments
Financial Management: Accurately and precisely
reports and projects financial condition; budgets
realistically; implements management practices
and policies to maintain or achieve a sound long- /
term financial condition; uses debt appropriately; v
plans for long-term maintenance and replacement
of infrastructure.
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Comments
Overall Rating(average the rating numbers
above) 4
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•valuation
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Outstanding performance.
GOALS
(as agreed upon by
employee and Council)
Verification of Review
By signing this form,you confirm that you have discussed this review in et it w.h the evaluator. Signing this form does not necessarily indicate that
you agree with this evaluation. 7
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Employee Signature ` Date 344
Elected Official Signature ,, -----------/..,077— ,e1;(44/
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Printed Name Dowling R. Watford, Jr. Date 5/8/2023
2023 City Administrator Annual Evaluation - Page 3 of 3, - Evaluator Last Name: Watford
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City of Okeechobee
City Administrator Evaluation Form
mployee Information
Name Gary Ritter
Council
Review Period
June 22, 2022- May31, 2023 Meeting 05/16/2023
Date
actors
1 =Poor 2=Fair 3=Satisfactory 4=Good 5=Excellent
Job Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge within I DI
field. Carries out daily responsibilities. Follows City 1-1
policies.
Comments
Personnel Management: Demonstrates
sensitivity and awareness in relating to staff;
securing trust and respect; developing teamwork;
and providing staff with specific feedback and
coaching to improve performance.
Comments
Communication Skills: Demonstrates
competence in expressing ideas verbally and in
writing. Actively listens to suggestions and IC)feedback from others and responds appropriately.
Presents information clearly and concisely and is
able to communicate effectively in all situations.
Comments (2)
Presentation of City Image: Presents a positive I I
professional image to public as City Department I I
Head. Demonstrates through citizen contact,
politeness,and service-orientated attitude.
Comments
Problem Solving Ability: Ability to analyze/
discuss/report problems and concerns and1-1
recommend solutions.
Comments
Chandler
2023 City Administrator Annual Evaluation - Page 1 of 3, - Evaluator Last Name:
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1 =Poor 2=Fair 3=Satisfactory 4=Good 5=Excellent
Dependability & Integrity: Considers the
following values important to the workplace,
truthfulness, respect and civility for others,
attendance and reliability, confidentiality, and
accountability for own actions. Attentive to daily
tasks and is responsive to the needs of the
department. Does job to maximum. Shows loyalty
to City.
Comments ` l
Initiative: Willingness to seek responsibility,
contribute new ideas, anticipate problems,
suggest solutions, and goes out of their way to get I0I
a job done; requiring little direction.
Comments
Interpersonal Relationships: Develops and </
maintains effective working relationships with
colleagues and employees. Demonstrates a
professional demeanor at all times. Supportive of
team members.
Comments *�
Productivity: Consistently produces. Project/job
are thorough, precise and on schedule.Attends to
detail.
Comments j
Quality of Work: Meets technical or professional
standards in an efficient manner. Work is Iv
consistently accurate, complete,and neatly done. �V
Comments
Professional Development: Seeks ways to
continue education and remain current and l l
advance in their field. rJ�l
Comments
Cooperation and Attitude: Keeps a positive
opinion toward the city and is a team player. ❑
Works well with co-workers and stays positive ❑
during job assignments.
Comments
2023 City Administrator Annual Evaluation - Page 2 of 3, - Evaluator Last Name: Chandler
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1 =Poor 2=Fair 3=Satisfactory 4=Good 5= Excellent
Budgeting: Provides operating and capital
improvement plans and other short- and long-
range plans that anticipate the needs of the
community;presents a timely annual budget which
is well documented, organized and one which
closely represents the goals of the Council.
Comments
Financial Management: Accurately and precisely
reports and projects financial condition; budgets
realistically; implements management practices I
and policies to maintain or achieve a sound long-
term financial condition; uses debt appropriately;
plans for long-term maintenance and replacement
of infrastructure.
Comments .l
Overall Rating(average the rating numbers
above) 5
Evaluation
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
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GOALS
(as agreed upon by
employee and Council)
Verification of Review
By signing this form,you confirm that you have discussed this review in ietail with the evaluator. Signing this form does not necessarily indicate that
you agree with this evaluation.
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Employee Signature C��
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Elected Official Signature At" /
Printed Name Noel A. Chandler Dat Ada % y v,93
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2023 City Administrator Annual Evaluation - Page 3 of 3, - Evaluator Last Name: Chandler
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City of Okeechobee
City Administrator Evaluation Form
mployee Information
Name Gary Ritter
Council
Review Period June 22, 2022- May 31, 2023 Meeting 05/16/2023
Date
Factors
1 =Poor 2=Fair 3=Satisfactory 4=Good 5=Excellent
Job Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge within
field.Carries out daily responsibilities. Follows City
policies.
Although Gary came from a different background,he continues to surprise me as a quick study
Comments in City Govemement.
Personnel Management: Demonstrates
sensitivityig and awareness inogg a staff; ^ I
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securing trust and respect; developing teamwork;
and providing staff with specific feedback and
coaching to improve performance.
The strongest assest Gary has is his ability to connect and manage all the staff throughout the
Comments City of Okeechobee.
Communication Skills: Demonstrates
competence in expressing ideas verbally and in
writing. Actively listens to suggestions and
feedback from others and responds appropriately. ✓
Presents information clearly and concisely and is
able to communicate effectively in all situations.
Gary is a great listener and in turn does an excellent job communicating in and out of City
Comments Hall. He is great with the employees,staff,councils and community
Presentation of City Image: Presents a positive
professional image to public as City Department17 I/I
Head. Demonstrates through citizen contact,
politeness,and service-orientated attitude.
Gary is the best representative the City of Okeechobee could have(except maybe Dowling
Comments Watford)and is always positive and professional.
Problem-Solving Ability: Ability to analyze/
discuss/report problems and concerns and
recommend solutions.
Gary does a great job fact finding and flushing out the important information before looking for
Comments solutions. This is great problem solving to find the right solution for the employees,heads of
departments and the Council.
2023 City Administrator Annual Evaluation - Page 1 of 3, - Evaluator Last Name: Clark
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1 =Poor 2=Fair 3=Satisfactory 4=Good 5=Excellent
Dependability & Integrity: Considers the
following values important to the workplace,
truthfulness, respect and civility for others, I I
attendance and reliability, confidentiality, and
accountability for own actions. Attentive to daily
tasks and is responsive to the needs of the
department. Does job to maximum. Shows loyalty
to City.
Gary is always dependable and is very well respected throughout the City and Community.
Comments
Initiative: Willingness to seek responsibility,
contribute new ideas, anticipate problems,
suggest solutions, and goes out of their way to get
a job done;requiring little direction.
Managers like Gary are few and far between. He requires little direction from the City Council
Comments and always takes the initiative.
Interpersonal Relationships: Develops and
maintains effective working relationships with
colleagues and employees. Demonstrates a
professional demeanor at all times. Supportive of
team members.
The respect he has from the City Family demonstrates his professionalism in and out of City
Comments Hall.
Productivity: Consistently produces. Project/job
are thorough, precise and on schedule.Attends to I
detail.
It's hard to find areas that need improvement especially when dealing with government and
Comments Gary does his best to get projects funded and finished on schedule.
Quality of Work: Meets technical or professional
standards in an efficient manner. Work is I I
consistently accurate,complete,and neatly done.
Gary is always efficient and makes sure that work is done in its entireity before signing off.
Comments You will find it accurate,complete and always well done.
Professional Development: Seeks ways to
continue education and remain current and
advance in their field. ✓
Gary has done an excellent job in learning the City Manager's role. We are lucky to have him
Comments as the leader of our City.
Cooperation and Attitude: Keeps a positive
opinion toward the city and is a team player.
Works well with co-workers and stays positive ✓
during job assignments.
You can't find a better person to represent the City in a positive light then Gary. He is a
Comments positive person and works well with everyone.
2023 City Administrator Annual Evaluation - Page 2 of 3, - Evaluator Last Name: Clark
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1 =Poor 2=Fair 3=Satisfactory 4=Good 5=Excellent
Budgeting: Provides operating and capital
improvement plans and other short- and long-
range plans that anticipate the needs of the
community;presents a timely annual budget which v
is well documented, organized and one which
closely represents the goals of the Council.
This is a hard one when there is never enough funds to do all the projects needed and
Comments Government funding and budgeting take a few years to understand. Gary is on his way!
Financial Management: Accurately and precisely
reports and projects financial condition; budgets
realistically; implements management practices
and policies to maintain or achieve a sound long- 11 I
term financial condition; uses debt appropriately;
plans for long-term maintenance and replacement
of infrastructure.
Gary has done a great job with what he has to work with and has worked wonders in helping
Comments obtain grants for the City.
69/70 =4.93
Overall Rating(average the rating numbers
above)
Evaluation
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS I am so thankful that Gary came on board as a City Manager for Okeechobee, He has been such an asset in City
Hall and outside in our community.
GOALS
(as agreed upon by
employee and Council)
erification of Review
By signing this form,you confirm that you have discussed this review in detail with the evaluator.Signing this form does not necessarily indicate that
you agree with this evaluation.
Employee Signature v Date / /�
Elected Official Signature 0424e.
Printed Name Monica M. Clark Date 5/16/2023
2023 City Administrator Annual Evaluation - Page 3 of 3, - Evaluator Last Name: Clark
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City of Okeechobee
City Administrator Evaluation Form
Employee Information
Name Gary Ritter
Council
June 22May, 2022- 31, 2023 Meeting
Date 05/16/2023
Review Period
actors
1 =Poor 2=Fair 3=Satisfactory 4=Good 5=Excellent
Job Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge within
field.Carries out daily responsibilities.Follows City ICI
policies.
Comments
Personnel Management: Demonstrates
sensitivity and awareness in relating to staff;
securing trust and respect; developing teamwork; ,(.
and providing staff with specific feedback and
coaching to improve performance.
Comments
Communication Skills: Demonstrates
competence in expressing ideas verbally and in
writing. Actively listens to suggestions and
feedback from others and responds appropriately.
Presents information clearly and concisely and is
able to communicate effectively in all situations.
Comments
Presentation of City Image: Presents a positive
professional image to public as City Department
Head. Demonstrates through citizen contact, Lr
politeness,and service-orientated attitude.
Comments
Problem-Solving Ability: Ability to analyze/
discuss/report problems and concerns and
recommend solutions. I ]
Comments
2023 City Administrator Annual Evaluation - Page 1 of 3, - Evaluator Last Name: Jarriel
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1 =Poor 2=Fair 3=Satisfactory 4=Good 5=Excellent
Dependability & Integrity: Considers the
following values important to the workplace,
truthfulness, respect and civility for others, I I
attendance and reliability, confidentiality, and
accountability for own actions. Attentive to daily
tasks and is responsive to the needs of the
department. Does job to maximum. Shows loyalty
to City.
Comments
Initiative: Willingness to seek responsibility,
contribute new ideas, anticipate problems,
suggest solutions, and goes out of their way to get
a job done;requiring little direction.
Comments
Interpersonal Relationships: Develops and
maintains effective working relationships with
colleagues and employees. Demonstrates a
professional demeanor at all times. Supportive of
team members.
Comments
Productivity: Consistently produces. Project/job
are thorough, precise and on schedule.Attends to
detail.
Comments
Quality of Work: Meets technical or professional I I
standards in an efficient manner. Work is
El
consistently accurate,complete,and neatly done.
Comments
Professional Development: Seeks ways to
continue education and remain current and
advance in their field.
Comments
Cooperation and Attitude: Keeps a positive
opinion toward the city and is a team player.
Works well with co-workers and stays positive
during job assignments. I
Comments
2023 City Administrator Annual Evaluation - Page 2 of 3, - Evaluator Last Name: Jarriel
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1 =Poor 2=Fair 3=Satisfactory 4=Good 5=Excellent
Budgeting: Provides operating and capital
improvement plans and other short- and long-
range plans that anticipate the needs of the
community;presents a timely annual budget which
is well documented, organized and one which
closely represents the goals of the Council.
Comments
Financial Management:Accurately and precisely
reports and projects financial condition; budgets
realistically; implements management practices
and policies to maintain or achieve a sound long-
term financial condition; uses debt appropriately;
plans for long-term maintenance and replacement
of infrastructure.
Comments
Overall Rating(average the rating numbers
above) r,>
101IL1= 5-o
valuation
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GOALS
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(as agreed upon by t �w ! ✓r t1 `_
employee and Council) - W Q
Verification of Review
By signing this form,you confirm that you have discussed this review in detail with the evaluator.Signing this form does not necessarily indicate that
you agree with this evaluation.
/ / /..)-jEmployee Signature Date
Elected Official Signature Iri�'j+' •
Printed Name Robert J. Jarriel, Sr. Date
2023 City Administrator Annual Evaluation - Page 3 of 3, - Evaluator Last Name: Jarriel
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City of Okeechobee
City Administrator Evaluation Form
Employee Information
Name Gary Ritter
Council
Review Period June 22, 2022 - May 31, 2023 Meeting 05/16/2023
Date
actors
1 =Poor 2=Fair 3=Satisfactory 4=Good 5=Excellent
Job Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge within
field.Carries out daily responsibilities. Follows City
policies.
•
Comments
Personnel Management: Demonstrates
sensitivity and awareness in relating to staff;
securing trust and respect; developing teamwork; 1`\'I
and providing staff with specific feedback and VV
coaching to improve performance.
Comments
Communication Skills: Demonstrates
competence in expressing ideas verbally and in
writing. Actively listens to suggestions and
feedback from others and responds appropriately.
Presents information clearly and concisely and is
able to communicate effectively in all situations.
Comments
Presentation of City Image: Presents a positive
professional image to public as City Department
Head. Demonstrates through citizen contact, IX
politeness,and service-orientated attitude.
Comments
Problem-Solving Ability: Ability to analyze/
discuss/report problems and concerns and
recommend solutions.
Comments
2023 City Administrator Annual Evaluation - Page 1 of 3, - Evaluator Last Name: McAuley
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1 =Poor 2=Fair 3=Satisfactory 4=Good 5=Excellent
Dependability & Integrity: Considers the
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following values important to the workplace,
truthfulness, respect and civility for others,
attendance and reliability, confidentiality, and E.
accountability for own actions. Attentive to daily
tasks and is responsive to the needs of the
department. Does job to maximum. Shows loyalty
to City.
Comments
Initiative: Willingness to seek responsibility,
contribute new ideas, anticipate problems,
suggest solutions, and goes out of their way to get
a job done;requiring little direction.
Comments
Interpersonal Relationships: Develops and
maintains effective working relationships with
colleagues and employees. Demonstrates a n
professional demeanor at all times. Supportive of
team members.
Comments
Productivity: Consistently produces. Project/job
are thorough, precise and on schedule.Attends to
detail.
Comments
Quality of Work: Meets technical or professional
standards in an efficient manner. Work is
consistently accurate,complete,and neatly done.
Comments
Professional Development: Seeks ways to
continue education and remain current and (�
advance in their field. I I
Comments
Cooperation and Attitude: Keeps a positive
opinion toward the city and is a team player.
Works well with co-workers and stays positive
during job assignments.
Comments
2023 City Administrator Annual Evaluation - Page 2 of 3, - Evaluator Last Name: McAuley
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1 =Poor 2=Fair 3=Satisfactory 4=Good 5=Excellent
Budgeting: Provides operating and capital
improvement plans and other short- and long-
range plans that anticipate the needs of the I
community; presents a timely annual budget which J
is well documented, organized and one which
closely represents the goals of the Council.
Comments
Financial Management: Accurately and precisely
reports and projects financial condition; budgets
realistically; implements management practices I I _
and policies to maintain or achieve a sound long- �-4
term financial condition: uses debt appropriately;
plans for long-term maintenance and replacement
of infrastructure.
Comments
Overall Rating(average the rating numbers
above) j l
Evaluatio
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
GOALS
(as agreed upon by
employee and Council)
erification of Review
By signing this form,you confirm that you have discussed this review in de it with the evaluator. Signing this form does not necessarily indicate that
you agree with this evaluation.
Employee Signature /027
Date
Elected Official Signature cUl tit/4/X 5 M1 - 3
Printed Name David R. McAuley Date
2023 City Administrator Annual Evaluation - Page 3 of 3, - Evaluator Last Name: McAuley