NEWS
Saint Jo to continues health insurance for officer who resigned
In a settlement agreement with its former police officer the City of Saint Jo has agreed to continue her health insurance coverage as part of the separation package.
Details were obtained concerning former Saint Jo police officer Lindsey Montgomery’s separation agreement.
The City of Saint Jo on Wednesday complied with the Bowie News’ Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the documentation.
Her resignation occured two weeks ago as the city faced possible litigation and a work force grievance regarding her request for light-duty during the remainder of her pregnancy.
Saint Jo Police Chief Tyler Roy and city officials denied Montgomery’s request.
Montgomery officially submitted a letter of resignation on Dec. 14, hours before the last regularly scheduled council meeting. City officials had a near 40-minute executive session to discuss Montgomery’s employment.
At the same meeting, Alderpersons accepted a letter of resignation from Michael Montgomery, Lindsey’s husband – which has brought the Saint Jo police force down to one full-time position with Chief Roy.
Read the full story in the weekend News.
The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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