February 19, 2026 SPECIAL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
12:30-pan. February 19-,2026
1. MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m. by Mayor Jeffrey P. Darby at the Nederland
Parks and Recreation Center,2301 Avenue H,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
The regular meeting was recessed at 12:30 p.m. by Mayor Jeffrey P. Darby 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; Consultation with Attorney—Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2),
Legal issues raised in connection with employment agreement with candidate(s) for City
Manager.
3. RECONVENE
The regular meeting was reconvened at 5:01 p.m. by Mayor Jeffrey P. Darby.
4. A motion was made by Councilmember Sonnier and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz to
extend an offer of employment for City Manager to Manuel Delarosa, with starting pay at
step 5 for 6 months then advancement to step 6, vehicle allowance of $600/month,
reimbursement of moving expenses up to $7,000 with receipts provided, GSA (General
Services Administration) maximum daily lodging allowance for a period of two months,
cell phone allowance, starting date of March 9, 2026, pending legal and HR review.
MOTION CARRIED.
AYES: Mayor Darby,Councilmembers Duplant,Sonnier,and Ortiz.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Jones
5. ADJOURN
There being no further business a motion was made by Mayor Jeffrey P.Darby to adjourn the
meeting at 5:08 p.m.
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City of Nederland, Texas
Minutes continued, February 19, 2026
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COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET
NAME TITLE PRESENT ABSENT
Jeffrey P. Darby Mayor ✓
Bret Duplant Council Member—Ward I ✓
Britton Jones Council Member—Ward II
Randy Sonnier Council Member—Ward III ✓
Jeff Ortiz Council Member—Ward IV
Bruce Mills Interim City Manager ✓
Joni Underwood City Clerk (,open Sessi )
Richard Hughes City Attorney ✓ (sem)
Heather Stucker Director of Finance
Rod Carroll Police Chief ✓
Terry Morton Fire Chief
Dannie Davis Interim Director of Public Works
George Wheeler Building Official ✓
Jacob Pitts Inspections Adm.Secretary
Molli Hall Librarian ✓
Stephanie Gaspard Human Resources Director ✓ (c )
Toby Latiolais Parks Director
Taylor Shelton Assist.to the City Manager
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Joni derwood,City Clerk
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