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City manager resigns; council approves lease arrangement and names city secretary as interim with 10% raise
Summary
Following an executive session, the council accepted City Manager Michael Chambers's resignation, approved a six‑month rental lease with specific monthly amounts, and appointed City Secretary Lisa Hernandez as Interim City Administrator/Manager with a 10% salary increase.
After convening in executive session under Texas Government Code §551.074 for personnel matters, the Lorenzo City Council returned to open session and took three personnel actions.
First, the council approved acceptance of Michael Chambers's resignation as City Administrator. Council Member Rhonda Cypert made the motion to approve Chambers's resignation and Council Member Steven Longoria seconded; the minutes record a five‑vote affirmative tally.
Second, the council approved a six‑month rental lease between Michael Chambers and the City of Lorenzo. The lease terms recorded in the minutes set the first month's rent at $1,376.00 and the following five months at $1,000.00; the motion was made by Steven Longoria and seconded by Earlene Rampy and passed 5–0.
Third, the council appointed City Secretary Lisa Hernandez as Interim City Administrator/Manager and approved a 10% salary increase. That motion was made by Steven Longoria, seconded by Cheryl Birdwell, and carried unanimously.
The minutes record the executive session start time (7:26 p.m.) and end time (8:32 p.m.) and show the meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m. The minutes do not include Chambers's resignation letter text, the effective date of resignation, or the interim manager's new salary amount after the 10% raise.
