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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 11, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. (12. REPLACE DATA CABLES IN CITYBUILDINGS, Continued) • Franchot stated he would not accept that amendment and that he would amend his motion to approve replacement of the cabling in the city hall facilities up to $28,348 but that he would be opposed to any piecemeal of the bid. McMillan asked if the City currently has WiFi. Olson indicated there is a wireless access point located in the hallway and that it is a secured access point. McMillan asked if this would be in addition to the WiFi. Olson stated the WiFi is a shared 100 megabyte circuit and that if there are three computers on it, the speed would drop down to what the City currently has with the Category 4 cable. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Printup Opposed. 13. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FOR CITY ADMIMSTRATOR Loftus noted she has been with the City for one year now and that she has provided two evaluation forms for Council review. The first form was previously used at the six month review and the second form is a more detailed option. The City Council may want to choose one of the attached evaluation forms or revise as necessary. The chosen form will be e- mailed to the City Council and should be returned to the mayor by April 29th so she can prepare a summary of comments for the discussion. The individual forms • will be put into the city administrator's personnel file. The City Council may also want to consider gathering staff input from the department heads using the Staff input form that is attached. Loftus stated she would propose a closed session at the City Council meeting scheduled for May 9"' to discuss her evaluation. Franchot stated from a philosophical perspective, it is important to keep in mind the difference between five different evaluations and a City Council evaluation that speaks with one voice. Franchot indicated he prefers the latter and that he feels it is important the Council come together and have a common message to Jessica both on performance and things to improve or change. Bremer indicated she is in agreement with Council Member Franchot and that she would recommend the second form be utilized. Bremer noted the forms were obtained from the city attorney. Bremer indicated she likes the numerical rating and the fact the form encourages comments. Bremer recommended the mayor be the collector of the information and then have an open discussion with the Council about the information and to come up with an average for each category. Bremer commented she would also like to have Staff provide input as well. Bremer stated each staff member could either provide their input directly to the mayor or appoint one staff person that would then compile the information and present it to the mayor. Franchot asked if it would be written input. Bremer commented it could be but that in her view oral input would also be helpful. Bremer indicated she personally prefers written comments since it allows someone to remain anonymous if they so choose. Page 28 of 30