Bertram council accepts mayor’s resignation then hires her for another position
BERTRAM — City Council members accepted mayor Winnette Morris’ resignation during a special meeting Nov. 19, and unanimously appointed Mayor Pro-tem Dickie Allen to fill her seat.
Morris resigned to be closer to one of her sons in Killeen after the death of her husband in August.
Allen’s appointment leaves a hole on the city council that must be filled. Alderman John Mandigo nominated Allen Rodgers and Alderwoman Cynthia Anderson nominated former alderman Glen Hopkins.
However, the council decided to table the matter until its Dec. 11 meeting because of Alderman Pat Turner’s absence during the meeting Nov. 19.
The council set aside funds for a financial administrator with Morris’ departure.
Allen said Morris handled much of the city’s finances and suggested using her on a contract basis until someone could be hired.
The city budgeted $18,000 for a part-time finance position. The council voted 3-0 to hire Morris at $17.31 per hour.
Alderman John Mandigo said Morris could serve on a contract basis until the first of the year when a potential part-time employee could be hired.