The City Council of the City of Columbus, Texas met in a special session on Monday, October 29, 2001 at 12:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 605 Spring Street, Columbus, Texas, with the following present:

Mayor - Paula Frnka
Mayor Pro-Tem - Ester Chandler
Councilman - Leroy J. Sebesta
Councilman - Donald T. Churchill
Councilman - Ronnie Rogers
Councilman - DeWayne Kotrla

City Manager - David Stall
City Secretary - Jill Ready

1. Call to Order:

Mayor Frnka called the meeting to order at 12:01 P.M. on October 29, 2001.

2. Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Mayor Frnka

Mayor Frnka recessed the special meeting at 12:02 P.M. and entered into executive session. The executive session was recorded on audio tape and sealed in an envelope marked "October 29, 2001 - Executive Session: Private Consultation With Attorney to Seek Advice on Pending Legal Matters".

4. Discussion About City Manager’s Employment Contract:

Discussion was recorded on the audio tape referred to in Item 3.

The executive session adjourned at 1:00 P.M. and the city council meeting reconvened into open session at 1:01 P.M.

Consider and Act on an Employment Agreement With David K. Stall City Manager:

Councilwoman Chandler moved to authorize the Mayor to meet with the City Attorney and the City Manager to discuss and enter into a contract with David K. Stall to serve as City Manager as discussed in executive session. Councilman Churchill seconded the motion. The vote was as follows:

AYES: Councilmen Sebesta, Churchill, Rogers, Kotrla and Councilwoman Chandler

The motion passed.

There being no further business Mayor Frnka declared the council meeting adjourned at 1:02 P.M.

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Mayor

ATTEST:

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City Secretary