HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/26/1983 City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY HELD ON
MAY 26, 1983
A SPECIAL SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony,
Texas, was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following
members present:
Larry Sample Mayor
Scott North Councilman
Noel Long Councilman
Norman Adeler Councilman
Charles Dodds Councilman
Marlene Poole Councilman
and with Councilman Don Amick absent, as he was out of town;
however, a quorum was established.
1. CONSIDERATION OF REMOVAL OF CITY MANAGER
Mayor Sample stated that it was with regret that an action
such as this must be taken, but that it was necessary in the
best interest of the City. He explained to the members of
the audience that it was no one event but a lack of positives
in the performance of the City Manager. He stated that he
did request the City Manager's resignation, and it was not
given. He explained to the audience that the Home Rule Charter
is very clear in the authority that the Council has over the
City Manager. He then read aloud the following section:
Section 4.02. Term and salary
The city manager shall not be appointed for a definite
term but may be removed at the will and pleasure of the
city council by a vote of the majority of the entire council.
The action of the city council in the suspending or removing
of the city manager shall be final, it being the intention
of this charter to vest all authority and fix all responsibi-
lities of such suspension or removal in the city council.
In case of absence or disability of the city manager,
the city council may designate some qualified person to
perform the duties of the office during such absence
or disability.
At this time, he requested the City Council's support by motion
of this decision. Councilman Poole moved that Johnny Sartain,
City Manager of the City of The Colony, be removed from his
position effective immediately in accordance with the agreement
made upon hiring. Seconded by Councilman Long, the motion
passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: All members present voted aye
Noes: None
2. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CITY MANAGER
Councilman Dodds moved that Janice Carroll, Assistant City
Manager, be appointed as Acting City Manager to serve in this
interim. Seconded by Councilman North, the motion passed by
the following roil call vote:
Ayes: All members present voted aye
Noes: None
As a final statement, Mayor Sample said that the City Council
must accept the responsibility that they did not handle the hiring
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procedure properly. He assured the citizens of The Colony
that the next hiring procedure would be conducted in a profes-
sional manner.
There being no further business to be conducted by the Council,
Councilman Dodds moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded
by Councilman North', the motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: All members present voted aye
Noes: None
Mayor Sample adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
JANICE CARROLL, CITY SECRETARY
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