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Haslet council removes HCEDC board member after heated executive-session allegations
Summary
After a contentious hearing with public comment and a defense by the board member, the Haslet City Council voted unanimously Aug. 4 to remove Frank Gatto from the Haslet Community and Economic Development Corporation (HCEDC) board place 6.
The Haslet City Council voted unanimously Aug. 4 to remove Frank Gatto from his place on the Haslet Community and Economic Development Corporation (HCEDC) board, following a lengthy public hearing that included allegations of absenteeism, inappropriate language and potential executive-session misconduct.
Mayor Pro Tem Tim Morrow introduced the matter and said the request to consider removal was referred by HCEDC board members. Morrow cited three concerns: what he described as "excessive absences" (six meetings missed in 11 over a year), a June 4 meeting allegation of profanity and an allegation that Gatto tried to influence other board members after an executive session — an allegation the mayor pro tem tied to possible…
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