Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Personnel topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Merkel council amends city manager's contract following executive session
Summary
After an executive session on personnel, the Merkel City Council voted to amend City Manager Matthew Hitt's contract: add one week of vacation, set severance at five months in compliance with state law, and permit annual merit raises. The motion passed 4-0 on June 16, 2026.
The Merkel City Council entered executive session at 6:50 PM on June 16 under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel matters) to discuss staff personnel issues. The council reconvened in open session at 7:48 PM and approved changes to City Manager Matthew Hitt's employment agreement following an annual performance evaluation.
Councilmember Elaine Chaney moved to amend Hitt's contract to add one week of vacation, to adjust severance to five months to comply with state law, and to allow annual merit raises; Matthew Riggan seconded the motion, which the council approved 4-0. The minutes record the executive-session citation and the contract amendments but do not include the manager's compensation amount or other contract details beyond the items listed.
