1990-01-15 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES97
MIMMS OF A SPECIAL MMWG OF 71E CITY COUNCIL OF TM CITY OF PEAR UM, TEXAS, HEIS
ON JANUARY 15, 1990, AT 7:30 P. M., IN THE CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND,
TEXAS
The meeting was called to order with the following present:
Mayor
Tom Reid
Councilmember/Mayor Pro Tem William Wolff
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Attorney
,City Secretary
David Smith
D. A. Miller
James Bost
Richard Tetens
Robert Talton
Kay Krouse
MEETING RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:33 P. M. UNDER TEXAS REVISED CIVIL
STATUTES, ARTICIE 6252-17, SECTION 2
Mayor Reid read from the posted agenda the topic to be discussed in Executive
Session.
Mayor Reid read the following item which was discussed in Executive Session and
signed a certification: (Official tape of Executive Session retained in official
files of the City located in the City Secretary's Office.)
UNDER SUBSECTION (g) PERSONNEL - Discussion was held concerning a Council Appointee.
Mayor Reid read into the records the following letter of resignation from Ronald J.
Wicker:
January 9, 1990
The Honorable Tom Reid, Mayor
City of Pearland
Pearland, Texas 77588
Dear Mayor Reid:
As a result of the discussions in Executive Session at the Regular Council Meeting of
January 8, 1990, I am submitting my resignation as the City Manager of the City of
Pearland, Texas.
Based on comments made in the Executive Session, I feel it is in the best interest of
both myself and the City of Pearland to resign my position as City Manager effective
January 15, 1990, with the understanding that I will be paid ninety (90) days
severance pay, plus accumulated sick leave, vacation and other benefits. My office
will be vacated by January 15, 1990.
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I am very proud of what we have accomplished in Pearland the last ten years. I would
like to wish you and the Council the best of luck in the future development of the
City.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Ronald J. Wicker
City Manager
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It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Miller, that Council
accept the resignation of City Manager Ronald J. Wicker effective January 15, 1990.
Councilmember Tetens read from a prepared statement in which he stated his reasons
for not accepting the resignation of Mr. Wicker.
Councilmember Bost affirmed that he seconded the statement made by Councilmember
Tetens.
Motion passed 3 to 2. Councilmembers Tetens and Bost voting against.
APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CITY MANAGER.
It was moved by Councilmember Wolff, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that Mr. Jim
DeShazer •be appointed to serve in the capacity of Acting City Manager for an
indefinite period of time, with the thought that Council will advertise and consider
applications from any and all sources.
Voting "Aye" - Councilmembers Miller, Wolff and Smith.
Voting "No" - Councilmembers Tetens and Bost.
Motion passed 3 to 2.
CONSIEERATION OF HMANA INSURANCE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
Mayor Reid advised that this item was not ready for Council consideration and would
be passed to a future agenda.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjoumed at 8:50 P. M.
Minutes approved as submitted and/or corrected thisday of
A. D., 1990.
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