By By JOHN EBY / Dowagiac Daily News
CASSOPOLIS – Cass County commissioners on Thursday rewarded County Administrator Terry Proctor's performance with a 2.5-percent raise effective Feb. 1, 2009.
Proctor's contract covers Feb. 1, 2009-Jan. 31, 2012.
His current $89,696 base salary went into effect last Feb. 1.
An Administrator Review Committee of Commissioner Cathy Goodenough, R-Marcellus, chairperson; Vice Chairman Ron Francis, R-Cassopolis; Commissioner Minnie Warren, D-Pokagon Township; Chairman Robert Wagel, R-Wayne Township; and Commissioner Carl Higley Sr., R-Edwardsburg met Dec. 9 and recommended the 2.5-percent increase in Proctor's base salary to $91,938.
Thirteen of the 15 commissioners participated in Proctor's annual evaluation.
For each of 10 content areas, commissioners ranked Proctor from one (low) to five (high).
Public relations, one score of three or less; 12 scores of four or better.
Employee relations, one score of three or less; 12 scores of four or better.
Relationship with board, one score of three or less; 12 scores of four or better.
Leadership, one score of three or less; 12 scores of four or better.
Communications, two scores of three or less, 11 scores of four or better.
Personal traits, one score of three or less, 12 scores of four or better.
Goal achieving, 13 scores of four or better.
Fiscal management, two scores of three or less, 11 scores of four or better.
Decision-making, one score of three or less; 12 scores of four or better.
Other, one score of three or less; 12 scores of four or better.
General comments
"Terry continues to do a very good job."
"I think Terry is doing a great job. It shows in times like this. Cass County can be proud of its position – especially financial."
"He does an excellent job."
"I firmly believe Terry is the most valuable asset Cass County has and would be in strong support of coming to an agreement which would keep Terry on staff for the foreseeable future."
"I am well satisfied with the work Terry does for Cass County residents. He always finds the time to take care of the business at hand in a professional manner. It is a pleasure to work with him."
"Terry provides thoughtful and informed input for the commission to consider when making decisions. Very helpful."
"He does a very professional job, creative and works beyond what is expected."
Communications
"Very clear, very concise. Not always accurate. Needs more staff."
Relationship with BOC
"Terry has always been very helpful to me on tasks which I request his help with (even though sometimes I think he may not agree with my position)."
Leadership
"At times does jobs that could be delegated to others (commissioners)."
Proctor, who came to Cass County in 1990 from Massachusetts, is the county's second administrator since the position was created in 1986.
The first, Jeff Carmen, is Jefferson Township supervisor.