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08-27-2014 HUCM Closed MeetingHutchinson Utilities Commission Summary of Closed Meeting Proceedings General Manager Performance Appraisal Wednesday, August 27, 2014 On August 27, 2014, the Hutchinson Utilities Commission closed its meeting at 3:55 p.m. to conduct the three-month performance appraisal for General Manager, Jeremy Carter. Individuals present included General Manager Jeremy Carter, Commission Members Donna Luhring, Mark Girard, Anthony Hanson, Monty Morrow, and Dwight Bordson, City Attorney Marc Sebora, and City of Hutchinson Human Resources Director Brenda Ewing. 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, seconded by Bordson 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 3:55 p.m. The Commission reviewed with Mr. Carter his performance for the initial three-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 Mana r Carter. President Hanson noted that the Commission i to provide Mr. Carter with directin and feedback regarding his performance to date and tc provide guidance to advance the organization in the direction the Commission deems appropriate. Mr. Carter provided the Commission with an overview of his initial 90 days of employment as General Manager. 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 transition into the position of General Manager is going well, and the cumulative performance for the review period was found to be satisfactory in all areas. City Attorney Marc Sebora left the meeting at 4:25 p.m. Motion by Bordson, seconded by Luhring, to open the closed proceedings. The motion passed unanimously. The Commission moved back to the open session at 4:55 p.m. Motion by Luhring, seconded by Bordson, to adjourn the meeting at 4:55 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.