August 18, 2025 SPECIAL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
3:30 p.m. August 18,2025
1. MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz at the Marion and Ed
Hughes Library,2712 Nederland Avenue,Nederland, Texas. See attached for quorum.
The following statement was posted:
"PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.07, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE
HOLDER WITH AN OPENLY CARRIED HANDGUN), A PERSON LICENSED
UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN
LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A HANDGUN
THAT IS CARRIED OPENLY."
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items)
The regular meeting was recessed at 3:31 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz for the purpose of
conducting an Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Consultation
with City Attorney—Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.071, Regarding pending or
contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney
to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of
the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
3. RECONVENE
The regular meeting was reconvened at 3:50 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz.
4. A motion was made by Councilmember Duplant and seconded by Councilmember Sonnier
to retain Alex Stelly for legal representation related to pending litigation regarding Manuel
Villarreal v. The Apostolic Tabernacle of Texas, Inc., George Wheeler, in his official
capacity as Building Official for the City of Nederland, TX, and Terry Morton, in his
official capacity as Chief Fire Official for the City of Nederland, TX. MOTION
CARRIED.
AYES: Councilmembers Ortiz,Duplant,Jones,and Sonnier.
NOES: None.
ATTENDING VIA ZOOM: Councilmember Jones
ABSENT: Mayor Darby
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The regular meeting was recessed at 3:51 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz for the purpose of
conducting an Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Personnel—
Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.074, Interviews and discussion of candidates for City
Manager.
Minutes continued, August 18, 2025
6. RECONVENE
The regular meeting was reconvened at 5:24 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz.
7. ADJOURN
There being no further business a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz to adjourn the
meeting at 5:24 p.m.
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COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET
NAME TITLE PRESENT ABSENT
Jeffrey P. Darby Mayor /
Bret Duplant Council Member—Ward I V
Britton Jones Council Member—Ward II r✓ Via'Zo a t
Randy Sonnier Council Member—Ward III
Jeff Ortiz Council Member—Ward IV 1
Cheryl Dowden Interim City Manager ✓
Joni Underwood City Clerk
Chris Leavins City Attorney
Heather Stucker Director of Finance /
Rod Carroll Police Chief /
Terry Morton Fire Chief ✓
Robert Woods Director of Public Works
George Wheeler Building Official ✓
Jacob Pitts Inspections Adm.Secretary
Molli Hall Librarian /
Stephanie Gaspard Human Resources Director
Toby Latiolais Parks Director /
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Joni U derwood, City Clerk
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