Middletown Forum : Hamet Goes Bye Bye http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : City Manager : Hamet Goes Bye Bye Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:13:03 +0000 Wed, 04 Nov 2015 18:25:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6205 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ Hamet Goes Bye Bye : the newdirector willbe and do... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46289&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46289 Author: bumper
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Posted: Nov 04 2015 at 6:25pm

the new director will be and do the same as the old director, i'm sure he is no David Copperfield.. but i'm sure he will try to be a better illusionist than Hamet!! so you all better get your boots on!! i moved from middletown damn near 7 years ago when i first saw the city turning into a dump, after being born in middletown and living there for 52 years. my dad retired from the mill with 44 years.. my mother was born in middletown !! my grandmother lived and died in middletown, growing up as a kid i seen all good the town once was.. but the one's doing all the clicking over the years have done put the screws to this city, they are so deep in their mess i just don't see middletown to be anymore than what it is now, the big bucks pass right on by on I75 everyday going north and south knowing that there is no good reason to get off the middletown exit!!  because of the damage they have done.  but hey everything is just dandy over here!!Smile i would take a drive thru my old home town but really can't think of a good reason of why i would want too!! ]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2015 18:25:05 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46289&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46289 Hamet Goes Bye Bye : Hmm...What did Bill Murphy and... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46287&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46287 Author: Vivian Moon
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Posted: Nov 04 2015 at 2:07pm

Hmm...What did Bill Murphy and Mike Robinetteaccomplish during their employment with City Hall? I would love to readtheir files in the Journal.
If Judydid not think she was quantified why was Hamet promoted to director?
It seemsto me that Hamet is now the scapegoat for the failure of the economicdevelopment of Middletown.
We beeter pray that the next director has a magic wand in his back pocket.

This is just more dirty laundry flapping inthe breeze for everyone to see.
No vision and no leadership …

]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2015 14:07:00 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46287&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46287 Hamet Goes Bye Bye : This continues the pattern of... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46282&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46282 Author: acclaro
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Posted: Nov 03 2015 at 8:52pm

This continues the pattern of absolute embarrassment of the employees of the city and its leadership.

Firstly, she has no contract, and can be fired, as Ohio is an at will state. I know COO's the Fortune 500's, that don't have written contracts. Secondly, it is appalling she had no review in 3 years. 

Just like Bill Murphy, the city hires these economic development folks that accomplish little to nothing, before moving on. To have in a file, she could not work with other department heads and stay employed is unconscionable.

Middletown gives no confidence it is moving in a positive direction, particularly when reading the inept capability allegedly attributed to Hamet. To jump through hoops to offer a severance package defies logic for a non contracted employee. No traction, no direction, no quality people raising revenue. And to think a city manager doesn't give a review for 3 years is just unbelievable. No leadership.   
 
]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2015 20:52:10 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46282&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46282 Hamet Goes Bye Bye : Middletown looking to ‘part... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46281&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46281 Author: 409
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Posted: Nov 03 2015 at 7:52pm

Middletown looking to ‘part ways’ with economic development director
City manager says Denise Hamet’s weaknesses offset strengths

By Ed Richter
Staff Writer
MIDDLETOWN —
Middletown could soon be parting ways with its economic development director.

Denise Hamet, who has been with the city’s economic development department since 2008 and its director since 2012, has been placed “on paid administrative leave pending final separation from the city,” said City Manager Doug Adkins.

The city sent out a short press release Monday stating that it had parted ways with Hamet on Oct. 30. But Adkins offered further clarification Tuesday, saying the separation had not yet been finalized. He declined further comment.

Hamet, whose reported annual salary is $85,055, declined to comment when asked about her job status.

Matt Eisenbraun, one of the city’s two assistant economic development directors, has been appointed as the acting economic development director in the interim, according to the city manager’s office.

The Journal-News obtained a copy of Hamet’s personnel file which detailed some of the performance issues that concerned Adkins and might ultimately result in the two sides parting ways.

In an Aug. 11, 2015 performance evaluation letter, Adkins took Hamet to task for “a lack of attention to detail and/or a lack of organizational skills.” The letter stated that she also showed a “lack of willingness to comply or change behavior when you do not agree with the objectives set by City Council and the City Manager.”

Hamet was praised for being able to see the big regional picture and the ability combining seemingly unrelated persons, organizations or ideas into a complex strategy for new business or into mutually beneficial partnerships that were not readily seen, according to her evaluation. However, Adkins wrote those strengths were offset by her weaknesses.

Those weaknesses “are egregious enough that if they cannot be overcome and corrected, it could jeopardize your current position and/or your employment with the organization,” Adkins wrote.

While noting that Hamet was genuinely liked as a person by her fellow department heads, they “do not want to work with her on any project,” Adkins wrote.

Among instances cited were complaints from department heads and her subordinates that she had a lack or organization and/or lack of ability to complete tasks; the appearance of a lack of understanding as to how city government is required to operate under Ohio law; involving the city in matters that were not requested by the parties; and publicly advocating for taking control of or purchasing property in violation of City Council’s clear directive.

In the Aug. 15 letter, Adkins acknowledged that Hamet had not received an evaluation from the city manager since 2011 and that his predecessor, Judy Gilleland, had communicated some of the same performance concerns about Hamet to him. Adkins said he wanted to develop his own evaluation of her skills and effectiveness on a day-to-day basis since he had not overseen her before.

Last August, Hamet was to submit a written personal plan to Adkins by Aug. 31 with goals to be completed by Oct. 31. That plan was not in her personnel file and neither was a termination or resignation letter.

In previous evaluations in 2011 and in 2010, in the eleven areas, she had ratings of mostly outstanding and exceeds standards and had few ratings of meeting standards.

Her last overall rating was unsatisfactory with few ratings of meeting standards or outstanding.

Hamet was appointed as an economic development program manager on Nov. 11, 2008. She was elevated to acting department director on Feb. 1, 2011 and was promoted to the position on May 16, 2012.
]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2015 19:52:47 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46281&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46281 Hamet Goes Bye Bye : Posted: 2:24 p.m. Monday, Nov.... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46276&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46276 Author: Vivian Moon
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Posted: Nov 02 2015 at 2:46pm

Posted: 2:24 p.m.Monday, Nov. 2, 2015

Middletown, economic developmentdirector part ways

By Ed Richter

Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN — 

Middletown’s economicdevelopment director and the city “have parted ways,” according to a city newsrelease.

OnFriday, Denise Hamet was no longer employed by the city and the city has nofurther comment. City Manager Doug Adkins was unavailable for comment onMonday. The release also said “the city wishes Ms. Hamet the best in her futureendeavors.”

Hamethas been with the city as the economic development director since Nov. 11,2008. Her recent salary was reported at $85,055.

MattEisenbraun was appointed as the acting economic development director in theinterim, according to the city manager’s office. He was been serving as thecity’s assitant economic development director.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2015 14:46:50 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46276&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46276 Hamet Goes Bye Bye : What happened to prompt Adkins... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46275&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46275 Author: VietVet
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Posted: Nov 02 2015 at 2:14pm

What happened to prompt Adkins to say goodbye to some long time inner circle friends of the city? This was not in the Journal. Why is he just now making elimination decisions on people that he supported in the past?

I agree, Kohler has gotten away with murder for many years under Gilleland. He wore out his welcome many years ago on this forum. Did he finally try city hall's patience too? Like Lebanon, they should have gotten rid of him long ago.

What about Landen? Is he next to go or is it about retirement time for him?

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2015 14:14:31 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46275&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46275 Hamet Goes Bye Bye : I have never understood why he... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46274&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46274 Author: Justsayin
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Posted: Nov 02 2015 at 1:57pm

I have never understood why he (marty) was ever allowed to stay.  Judy had no clue what she was doing.  It will take 10 years to recover from her mess.]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2015 13:57:34 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46274&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46274 Hamet Goes Bye Bye : Judy was over her head from the... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46273&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46273 Author: over the hill
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Posted: Nov 02 2015 at 10:55am

Judy was over her head from the beginning. Marty should have been sent packing long ago. Just look at his track record. Talk about running business away. JMO]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2015 10:55:31 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46273&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46273 Hamet Goes Bye Bye : Matt is one of Judy's left... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46272&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46272 Author: Justsayin
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Posted: Nov 02 2015 at 8:02am

Matt is one of Judy's left over minions. Great guy if you want to run business out of town.]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2015 08:02:07 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46272&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46272 Hamet Goes Bye Bye : Matt is NOT the guy! http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46271&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46271 Author: Justsayin
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Posted: Nov 02 2015 at 7:06am

Matt is NOT the guy!]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2015 07:06:29 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6205&PID=46271&title=hamet-goes-bye-bye#46271