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Merkel council introduces Charles Tice as deputy emergency management coordinator
Summary
City Manager Matthew Hitt introduced Charles Tice as Merkel's new Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator at the June 16 meeting; Tice spoke about his background. The item was presented for council information; no formal hiring motion appears in the transcript.
City Manager Matthew Hitt introduced Charles Tice as the new Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator at the Merkel City Council meeting on June 16, 2026. According to the meeting minutes, "City Manager Matthew Hitt introduced Charles Tice as the new Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator. Mr. Tice spoke to the council giving a description of his background." The introduction was presented for council information; the transcript does not record a separate appointment vote.
Tice's introduction comes as the council handled routine agenda items and reviewed emergency-management related staff updates. Councilmembers present were Elaine Chaney, Tyler Newberry, Lexi Smith and Matthew Riggan. The city manager later discussed budget and personnel items in executive session, but no additional personnel action regarding Tice is recorded in the public minutes.
