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Regular Council Meeting r.� March 14, 2011 I Page 8 21. Deliberate and confirm the appointment of a Public Works Director. Gene Anderson explained that the City Manager appoints all city employees, but that the City Council confirms department head appointments. He asked that City Council confirm his selection of Ron Sullivan as Director of Public Works. Mr. Anderson said Mr. Sullivan was a graduate of Texas A &M and a professional engineer. He also stated that Mr. Sullivan had a total _ of 34 years experience, which included 3 Texas cities and the Texas Department of Transportation. Council Member Wright asked who interviewed the candidates and Mr. Anderson told him that he and Shawn Napier conducted the interviews. Council Member Jason Rogers said he had a problem with the hiring process, but not the candidate. A Motion to confirm the appointment was made by Council Member McCarthy and seconded by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 6 ayes — I nay, with Council Member Jason Rogers casting the dissenting vote. 17. Convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with Attorney, to receive legal advice from the City Attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and/or on matters in which the duty of an attorney to his client under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter. Mayor Biard recessed City Council at 6:54 p.m. and at 7:02 p.m. convened City Council into Executive Session. 18. Reconvene into open session. Mayor Biard reconvened City Council into open session at 7:26 p.m. 22. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004 -081. Council Member Rhonda Rogers reminded everyone about Lamar County Days in Austin on April 5th and 6th. Council Member Rhonda Rogers inquired which Council Members would be attending Lamar County Days and whether or not the City was going to sponsor Council attending Lamar County Days. Gene Anderson said that the City does normally sponsor this event. Mayor Biard and Council Member Pickle said they would be attending, but indicated they would be making their own arrangements. Council Member Rhonda Rogers and Council Member McCarthy asked that city staff make arrangements for their attendance. Council Member Jason Rogers asked Council Members making the trip, to please support the teachers.