06-24-2015 HUCM Closed MeetingHutchinson Utilities Commission
Summary of Closed Meeting Proceedings
General Manager Performance Appraisal
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
On June 24, 2015, the Hutchinson Utilities Commission conducted a closed meeting for the
twelve-month (annual) performance appraisal for General Manager, Jeremy Carter. Individuals
present included General Manager Jeremy Carter, Commission Members Donna Luhring,
Anthony Hanson, Monty Morrow, and Dwight Bordson, City Attorney Marc Sebora, and City of
Hutchinson Human Resources Director Brenda Ewing. Commissioner Mark Girard was absent.
Mr. Carter exercised his right to close the proceedings to the public as permitted under
Minnesota Statute 13D.05, Subdivision 3(a).
Motion by Luhring, second by Morrow to go into closed session to conduct the General
Manager's performance review. The motion passed unanimously. The Commission then
proceeded into a closed session at 3:51 p.m.
The Commission reviewed with Mr. Carter his performance for the twelve-month period of
employment which commenced on May 27, 2014. The review is required per the terms of the
employment contract in place between the Hutchinson Utilities Commission and General
Manager Carter.
Mr. Carter's performance was evaluated in the following areas: Organizational Management,
Fiscal/Business Management, Program Development, Relationship & Communication with the
Commission, Long -Range Planning, and Relationships with Public & Outside Organizations. The
consensus of the Commission is that Mr. Carter's cumulative performance is meeting or
exceeding expectations for the review period.
Commission Bordson exited the meeting at 4:24 p.m.
Motion by Morrow, second by Luhring, to open the closed proceedings. The motion passed
unanimously. The Commission moved back to the open session at 5:00 p.m.
Motion by Luhring, second by Morrow, to adjourn the meeting at 5:00 p.m. The motion passed
unanimously.