KEY:

V=Van Horn
P=Partin
J=Johnson
H=Huddleston
S=Sanders EVALUATION - CITY MANAGER - 2008

PLANNING - Ability to anticipate and analyze problems; maps effective

solutions.

___ Unacceptable ___ Poor _H/J__ Acceptable S Good V/P

Excellent
Comment:

ORGANIZING - Ability to arrange work efficiently and apply resources.

___Unacceptable ___ Poor _J/H__Acceptable S__ Good V/P__

Excellent
Comment:

SUPERVISION - Builds and motivates a team, provides direction, monitors

and adjusts performance as necessary.

___Unacceptable _J__Poor _H_ Acceptable S__ Good V/P__

Excellent
Comment: H – In some areas good. Needs improvement in others.

DELEGATION - Effectively assigns work to others and builds skills.

___Unacceptable _J__Poor _H_Acceptable _S/P__ Good

V Excellent
Comment:

TIMING - Makes decisions when sufficient information is available.

___Unacceptable _ __Poor __J/H_Acceptable _S/P Good __ Excellent

Comment:

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - Accurately and concisely reports and projects

the financial condition; management practices and policies are designed to
maintain (or achieve) a sound, long range financial condition - uses debt
cautiously, plans for long term replacement and maintenance of equipment
and infrastructure.

___Unacceptable ___Poor _H__ Acceptable _J/S/V Good __P_

Excellent

Comments: V – I think reporting needs to be less complex. Reports

need to be more user friendly. Commissioners will be more likely to
read document and raise questions or refer to more detailed report.

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FORGES COMPROMISES - Has the ability to resolve the numerous conflicts
inherent in municipal government; is a good negotiator.

___Unacceptable ___Poor __J/H_Acceptable _ S __ Good _V/P_

Excellent
Comments:

ANALYTICAL - In making decisions, considers the best available facts,

projections and scientific evidence. To the extent that resources permit,
insures these tools are available.

___Unacceptable ___Poor _J/H__Acceptable _S/P_ Good _V_ Excellent

Comments: V – Consistently holds opinion and decision until all facts
are known. Fact based management – Excellent.

SENSITIVITY - Listens and understands the positions and circumstances of

others; communicates that understanding.

___Unacceptable ___Poor _J__Acceptable S/H_ Good _V/P__

Excellent
Comments:

COMMUNICATIONS WITH GOVERNING BODY - Accurately interprets the

direction given by the governing body; keeps you well informed with concise
oral and written communication.

___Unacceptable _H__Poor _J_Acceptable S___ Good _V/P

Excellent
Comments:

COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE PUBLIC - Is open and available to the

public, takes their concerns and problems seriously, recognizes the public's
right and need to be well informed; is visible in the community.

___Unacceptable __J/H_Poor ___Acceptable S/P Good V_

Excellent
Comments: More media/PSA’s

COMMUNICATIONS WITH EMPLOYEES - Provides sufficient information to

keep the employees productive, motivated and part of the team;
understands their concerns.

___Unacceptable _J/H__Poor ___Acceptable _ S/P__ Good _V__

Excellent
Comments:

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CREATIVITY - Ability to reach for effective, and when necessary, inventive
solutions.

___Unacceptable ___Poor ___Acceptable H/S/J__ Good _V/P_

Excellent
Comments:

HONEST, FAIR - Consistently open and straightforward.

___Unacceptable ___Poor ___Acceptable H/S/J__ Good _V/P_

Excellent
Comments:

ADAPTABLE - Responds positively to a changing world and changing local

conditions; does not cling to the status quo for its own sake.
___Unacceptable ___Poor _J__Acceptable H/S__ Good _V/P__
Excellent
Comments:

RESILIENT - Energy and motivation maintained in spite of constant

demands; handles stress well.

___Unacceptable ___Poor _H__Acceptable _S/J__ Good_V/P__ Excellent

Comments:

HUMOR - Maintains and shares an appropriate sense of humor to lighten

the load.

___Unacceptable ___Poor __H_ Acceptable _S/J_ Good _V/P__ Excellent

Comments: V – Sense of humor?? Well??

HIRING - Recognizes the value of excellent employees and uses all

reasonable efforts to insure the best available individuals are recruited and
hired.

___Unacceptable _J__Poor ___Acceptable H/S/P Good _V_

Excellent
Comments:

RISK MANAGEMENT - Implements effective programs to limit liability and

loss.

___Unacceptable ___Poor _J__Acceptable H/S/P__ Good

__V_Excellent
Comments: S – New on the court so I am going to look at it closely

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for coming year. I have no idea what to say but I hope this will be
ok.

LEADERSHIP - Guides effectively.

___Unacceptable ___Poor _J/H __AcceptableS/P__ Good V_

Excellent
Comments:

ACCEPTS DIRECTION - Aggressively responds to the direction of the

majority of the governing body. Not sidetracked by the minority but
recognizes their concerns.

___Unacceptable ___Poor _H__Acceptable J/S/P Good __V__ Excellent

Comments: V – Sees the broader picture – not caught up in pleasing
all and every individual.

ETHICAL - Conforms to the high standards of the profession; if a member of

ICMA, knows, follows and promotes the "ICMA Code of Ethics."

___Unacceptable ___Poor _J/H_Acceptable S_ Good _V/P_

Excellent
Comments: H - ?

JOB KNOWLEDGE - Has a solid understanding of all phases of municipal

government.

___Unacceptable ___Poor ___Acceptable J/H/S__ Good _V/P_

Excellent
Comments:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Takes action to acquire new knowledge

and skills. Encourages employees to do the same.

___Unacceptable ___Poor __H_Acceptable _J/S/P_ Good _ V__

Excellent
Comments: V – Also encourages commissioners to seek training.

SUCCESSFUL - In spite of limited resources, makes it happen.

___Unacceptable ___Poor _H__Acceptable S/J/P_ Good _V__

Excellent
Comments:

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QUALITY OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES - How well do the direct services
provided meet the needs of the community: V – With limited resources
Unacceptable Good
Excellent

Street Maintenance . H/J/P V

Police Services
J/H/V/P

Fire Services
J/H/V/P

Parks V/H/P J

Recreation Services H/P J/V

Water & Sewer H/J/P V

Planning & Zoning H/P V

Code Administration J/H V/P

Animal Control H V/J/P

Construction & Engineering J H/P V

Main Street H/V/J P

Solid Waste H/J V/P

Library H/J/P V

Environmental Health H/J/P V

Airport H/J/V P

CVB J/H V/P

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY - Obtains the best possible end result for the
money spent.
___Unacceptable ___Poor _J/H __Acceptable_S/P__ Good __V_
Excellent
Comments:

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CREDITS GOVERNING BODY - Credits municipal accomplishments to the
policy makers; does not feel a personal ego.

___Unacceptable ___Poor ___Acceptable H/S/J_ Good _V/P

Excellent
Comments: V – also is quick to credit staff.

COMPLETION OF PRIOR OBJECTIVES - Considering the resources

available, how well CEO implemented prior objectives.

___Unacceptable ___Poor __H/P_Acceptable S/J Good___ Excellent

Comments: V – We gave him very vague objectives.

NEW OBJECTIVES - List new priorities (the City Manager will prepare draft
action plan for your review).
H –We have good code enforcement personnel. We need to fund that
department with more money for personnel. Nacogdoches is getting very
dirty. 1) Litter 2) Condemned properties 3) Unmowed properties 4)
occupied properties that are unkept 5) property owners and landlords
are not being held accountable for the actions of their tenants – “litter”
6) the entrance to “Nac” on both ends is unacceptable to me! 7) people
that have condemned properties are given too long to fix them. I would
like to see this list improved as soon as possible. I will do my part.
J –1) Bring customer service approach to city government – all
employees !! 2) Concentrate on departments that are weak (P&Z, Eng,
Code Enforcement & Inpsect 3) Push forward on annex – do not hold
back – business.
V – 1) Produce within 6 months in-depth evaluation of city’s spending
policies and recommend areas for savings. Present to city commission for
discussion and action. 2) Produce simplified annual budget and quarterly
reports for commission members. They can refer to the detailed
documents if questions arise. Quarterly reports should have mtd; ytd and
comparison budget.
3) Propose plan to encourage and increase retail growth in downtown
area 4) within financial limitations present viable plan to invest in trail
system and sidewalks. This should include specific location of
improvements.
S – Sidewalk on MLK from Shawnee to Main Street. Drainage problems on
Shawnee in front of Design Line Beauty Parlor and drainage on First
Street.

P – As city manager Jim Jeffers has made good sound decisions and
helped our community move forward. Because of his hard work and
dedication and accomplishments I believe it is time to look back at
some previous objectives from prior years and administrations and
focus on completion.
Quality of Life: I believe it is time to refocus some of the city’s

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resources on hiking, biking trails, music venue and a new city pool.
Outdoor activities are a good thing for the family and economic
stability and growth. We have a good start and we need to finish
these projects.
Finish the trails: Stripling bike lanes for bike paths and safety.
City pool: New and improved
Developing trails on the new city owned land across from the
proposed Timber Springs.
Work on a music venue for promoters such as the racetrack, new
soccer field location on the loop.
Beautification: We need to finish moving the public works to the
loop. Concentrate on beautification efforts to enhance our entrance
corridor at the South Street bridge and Banita Creek Park.
Encourage businesses to plant trees along North Street – the
example is Kroger new renovations on North Street. Work closer
with the University and Keep Nacogdoches Beautiful and enhance
programs to further the mission of beautification. Use the newly
acquired land across from the proposed Timber Springs as a new
planting area for trail enhancement.
Communication: We need to make more efforts to communicate
with the public on issues that they are concerned with and projects
the city is working on – Town Hall meetings and PSAs.
I know we have and are making good strides with economic
development and infrastructure improvements. But I believe it is
time to revisit our physical and visual aspects of our community in
relationship with quality of life. It is time to promote and develop a
more healthy community.

OTHER WEAKNESSES - List other areas in need of improvement.

H – Too much stuff on consent agenda. We need to discuss each of
those items.
J –None listed.
V – None listed.
S – None listed.
P – Speed up projects and priorities

OTHER STRENGTHS - List other strengths.

H –None listed.
J –None listed.
V – None listed.
S – None listed.
P- Answers the pone very well. Great communicator.