San Angelo City Council spent more time in executive session (two hours) than it did to address its consent and regular agenda (just over one hour). The executive agenda item was "consultation with attorney regarding COSADC."
Council made no report of any action taken in executive session. It could have ordered an investigation into issues raised in the September Development Corporation meeting and let the community know it kicked off a review.
However, investigations are not a hallmark of San Angelo city government. Council often has taken a "head down, nothing to see here, move on" stance. Management prefers to isolate and remove those they consider troublemakers while insulating insiders for safe handling.
The last COSADC meeting was dripping with unresolved conflict. Former Economic Development Director Guy Andrews answered the question as to why he surprise retired. Andrews called out the City Manager's office for avoidant and heavy handed behavior.
Assistant City Manager Michael Dane came armed with a staffing review, i.e. implied job loss threat to economic development staff. Who does a staffing review just weeks after Council approved the 2022-23 budget? Bullies do.
Will a Council member retract Board Vice President John Bariou's appointment? Guy Andrews is already gone but ample staff remain. They could be heard or intimidated. Which route will Council take under attorney advice? The public may never officially know.
Update 10-26-22: City Council will discuss in Executive Session on 11-1-22.
Section 551.074 - Personnel matters regarding the evaluation, discipline, or dismissal of John Bariou from the COSADC Board
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