Summary on Candidate Tim Eggleston

1. Education
Western Michigan University, Lansing, MI
Master in Public Administration, Emphasis on Economic Development
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology with emphasis on Building
Construction Technology and Management
Other Education
o Brown Field Re-Development, Tax incentives, FEMA
o Emergency Management Institute, Supervisors Training, Labor Relations Academy II
o Grievance Arbitration Process, Labor Relations Academy III
o Negotiation Process and Development of From Based Codes.
2. Work Experience
City of Conneaut, OH
City Manager (2011 to Present)
o Oversee the operations of the various departments
o Challenged staff to search out and look at new technology and processes that would
achieve the same or better results at a lower cost.
o Serve as Planning consultant to the Planning Commission
o Serve as the Safety Director
o Prepare a six year capital improvement document representing the long-term needs of the
community.
o See that all ordinances, resolutions, and the Charter are enforces and observed.
o Appoint various board members as required by the City Charter.
o Negotiate labor contracts 4 bargaining units
Highlights
Replace the 5-year income tax levy for street maintenance with a property tax of 2.75
mils.
Replace current fire levy of 1 mill with a new levy of 1.5 mills.
Worked with Council Members in finding compromise with the residents in passing a
Vacant Property and Occupancy Permit ordinance.
Worked with Dollar General to design a building that embraced the same architectural
features as the building in the downtown business district.
Erected a new water tower to replace existing standpipe that is deteriorating on Creek
Road.
Worked with bargaining units on modifying contracts to limit future liabilities and to
yield back those items that were needed to give management the flexibility needed to
serve th3e public.
Negotiated contract with other governing units for dispatching services to promote
regionalization.
City of Marshall, MI
Deputy Director of Community Services (2010 to 2011)
Deputy Director of Utilities and Infrastructure (2006 to 2010)
Planning and Zoning Administrator/Building Official/Inspector (2005 to
2006)
Building Official/Inspector (2003 to 2005)
o Grant Writing and Implementation
o Managed Parks, streets (Major, Local, and State Trunkline), Cemetery, Motor Pool,
Compost Center, Dial-A-Ride, Inspections, and Chapel
City of Walled Lake, MI
Building Official/Inspector, Planning and Development Department (2002 to
2003)
Tecumseh Township, MI
Building Official/Inspector (2002 to 20088)
o Part-time position for extra income
Wallich Construction Company, Tecumseh, MI
Project Manager/Coordinator (2001 to 2002)
City of Tecumseh, MI
Development Services Director (1993 to 2001)
Building Official/Inspector/Planning and Zoning Administrator (1990 to
1993)
Douglas Company, Holland, OH
Construction Superintendent (1987 to 1990)
3. Significant Accomplishments/Core Competencies
More than 23 years of local government experience
Experienced in managing change and project management
Review new technology and processs with supervisors to determine any
benefit to the city in cost savings in labor and/or material purchases.
Knowledge in the following areas:
Labor Relations Budget Media Relations
Customer Service Facility management Planning and Zoning
Critical Thinking Process Organizational change and Development
Grant Writing