SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Appointing Breena Meng as the Erie Town Attorney as of December 1, 2025 and Approving the Associated Employment Agreement
Department
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Operations
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Meredyth Muth, Director of Administrative Services and Operations
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
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Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Per the Home Rule Charter, the Town Attorney reports to the Town Council; therefore, her appointment and contract require Town Council approval.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve resolution and contract.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
• Following a two-month recruitment process and interviews with both senior staff and the Town Council, the Council directed the Town Manager to offer the position of Town Attorney to Breena Meng and negotiate a contract.
• The attached resolution and contract would appoint Ms. Meng to be the Town Attorney beginning on Dec. 1, 2025.
• There will be a transition period into 2026 while the Town continues to use Hoffman, Parker, Wilson, and Carberry for some legal services while Ms. Meng staff’s the Attorney’s office and comes up to speed.
priorities
TOWN COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
☒ Traffic & Road Infrastructure
☒ Growth & Development
☒ Water Cost & Availability
☒ Affordable & Diverse Housing
☒ Increased Commercial Development
☒ Responsible Oil & Gas Development
☒ Preservation of Open Space
☒ Recreation & Community Amenities
☒ Multi-Modal Focus
attachments
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 25-172
2. Employment Agreement