City of Hawkins City Council Minutes GITYOFHAWKINS GITYOFI HAWKINS January 13, 2025 On this day January 13, 2025, at 6:00 pm, Mayor Deb Rushing called a special meeting to order with council members Greg Branson, Eric Maloy, Eleta Taylor, Clara Kay, and Meredith Hancock. The department heads present were Norma Hallmark, Mandy Thomas, Mike Maberry, and Ty Musick. Paul Holland was not present. Jeff Karlson gave the invocation. U.S. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Deb Rushing. Councilmember Meredith Hancock made a motion to take no action to discuss and approve the removal ofLeigh Ann Thompson as City Attorney, effective immediately. Councilmember Greg Branson seconded the motion. Councilmembers Meredith Hancock, Clara Kay, Eric Maloy, and Greg Branson were for the motion. Councilmember Eleta Taylor was against the motion. The motion carried. Councilmember Greg Branson made a motion to take no action on Executive Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 551.074, (Personnel Matters) to consider the appointment of David Dodd as Interim City Attorney; Seconded by Councilmember Meredith Hancock. The motion carried. Councilmember Eric Maloy made a motion to take no action on Executive Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 551.074, (Personnel Matters) to consider hiring Kayla Sartor as Patrol Officer with the Hawkins Police Department; Seconded by Councilmember Meredith Hancock. The motion carried. Councilmember Meredith Hancock made a motion to take no action to discuss and vote on the appointment of David Dodd as Interim City Attorney. Councimember Eric Maloy seconded the motion. The motion carried. Councilmember Greg Branson made a motion to take no action to discuss and vote to hire Kayla Sartor as Patrol Officer for the Hawkins Policè Department. Councilmember Meredith Hancock seconded the motion. The motion carried. Mayor Deb Rushing let the citizens discuss items on the agenda. Councilmember Greg Branson made a motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Councilmember Meredith Hancock. The motion carried. pg. 1 City ofHawkins City Council Minutes GITYOFI FHAWKING GITYOF HAWKINS January 13, 2025 Deb-Rushing, Mayor 2lalas Date Attest: Mandy K. Thomas, City Secretary pg. 2