By Kris Smith
During the announcements portion at the end of Monday Night’s meeting, Corsicana city councilman Will Jones officially issued his immediate resignation.
The resignation was accepted by all remaining council members and Mayor Joe Hill.
“We appreciate the contributions and service of Councilman Jones; we wish him the best in his future endeavors” said Corsicana City Manager Jim Holgersson.
Praise from the city council members and City Staff followed Jones’s officially notifying the council of his decision to resign, effective immediately.
Precinct 2 Councilwoman Shayla Johnson said, “Will served his precinct well, I’m really going to miss him.”
Corsicana City Council will need to appoint a replacement for Jones in the coming weeks, as it is more than 60 days until the next municipal election, according to City Attorney Kerri Donica.
Also discussed during the meeting:
- The renewal of the Tax Abatement policy for the City of Corsicana;
- HVAC maintenance contract was awarded to Robinson-Taylor Industries, local to Corsicana. The bid was exclusive to maintenance only, and does not include replacement or repairs needed throughout the year;
- Councilman Jeff Smith replaced former Mayor Mike Fletcher, as representation for the City of Corsicana on the Navarro County Appraisal District Board;
- City Manager Jim Holgersson presented an update regarding the construction plans for the new Animal Shelter project. Holgersson also requested the hiring of a construction manager.