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Council debates independent audit counsel for B.O.T. agreement; motion amended to consider multiple candidates
Summary
Councilmembers debated retaining Attorney Jennifer Peters for an independent audit of a B.O.T. agreement and whether to replace existing general counsel. After discussion and objections to striking Peters, a motion was amended to consider more than one candidate and not to exclude Peters; the amended motion passed.
Councilmember Karen Wischmeier recommended Attorney Jennifer Peters for an independent audit of the Board of Trustees (B.O.T.) agreement. Councilmember Mark Abbott moved to strike Peters and retain Attorney Alyssa Cochran as Council Attorney; Abbott later amended his motion to not exclude Peters and to seek more than one candidate for the audit and counsel consideration. Councilmembers voiced differing views: Shell and Wischmeier opposed striking Peters; Armstrong praised Attorney Cochran's performance but wanted a competitive search; Davisson requested more information and candidates; Fleming and Gilbert supported seeking multiple options.
After discussion, the Council approved Abbott's amended motion to avoid excluding Peters and to pursue additional candidates. The Council planned to start interviews in August with possible retention in September. No contract award or appointment was finalized at this meeting.
