3:00
P.M.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ABILENE, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
The City Council of the City of Abilene, Texas, met for a Special Council Meeting on January 31, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall for discussion and possible action on hiring a professional search firm to facilitate the appointment of a City Manager.
Mayor Grady Barr was present and presiding with Councilmen Norm Archibald, Kris Southward, Anthony Williams, Jimmy McNeil, and Councilwoman Kay Alexander. Also present were City Attorney Sharon Hicks, and Acting City Secretary Debbie Hurley. Councilman Rob Beckham was absent.
Councilman
Jimmy McNeil gave the invocation.
Mayor Barr recognized Kathy Merrill, Director of Administrative Services, who briefed the Council on the findings of the panel of community representatives that interviewed representatives of two search firms; and stated the panel recommended the hiring of Waters Consulting Group. Ms. Merrill recognized members of the committee who were in attendance; then introduced Chris Hartung, senior consultant and director of the executive search division for Waters Consulting Group.
Mayor Barr stated his appreciation to Ms. Merrill, the members of the
panel, and Mr. Hartung, and emphasized the importance of the task of selecting
a new City Manager.
Councilman Archibald made a motion to approve the hiring of the Waters Consulting Group to facilitate the appointment of a City Manager, as recommended. Councilman Williams seconded the motion and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Archibald, Southward, Williams,
McNeil, Councilwoman Alexander, and
Mayor Barr.
NAYS:
None.
There
being no further business, Mayor Barr adjourned the meeting at 3:15 p.m.
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Debbie Hurley Grady Barr
Acting City Secretary Mayor