Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Legal Services topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council terminates city attorney Leigh Thompson; approves Faires & Garrett contract
Summary
The council adopted a resolution terminating Leigh Thompson as city attorney and then approved a contract with Faires & Garrett to provide legal services for the city.
Get email alerts on the Legal Services topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
The City Council voted to terminate Leigh Thompson as City Attorney and then approved a contract engaging Faires & Garrett for legal services. The minutes record Bob Sutherland moved to adopt the termination resolution with Charles Herring seconding; the termination resolution passed unanimously (recorded 5-0). Later, Sharon Monroe moved to approve the contract for Faires & Garrett as city attorney, Amanda Molnar seconded, and the motion passed unanimously (5-0).
The minutes do not include discussion of the grounds for the city attorney termination or terms of the contract beyond the council's approval. The minutes list Jay Garrett and Colten Haase in attendance and record the firm name Faires & Garrett as the contracted provider.
