Greeley City Council Special Meeting - November 10, 2025

The Greeley City Council held a special meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers at 1001 11th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631, with hybrid participation available via Zoom. All seven Council members were present: Mayor John Gates, Mayor Pro Tem Dale Hall, and Councilmembers Tommy Butler, Deb DeBoutez, Johnny Olson, Brett Payton, and Melissa McDonald. The Council approved a separation agreement with City Manager Raymond Lee, appointed Brian McBroom as Acting City Manager, and authorized the City Attorney to prepare related documents. The meeting adjourned at 6:07 PM.

Separation Agreement with Raymond Lee

• Council considered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Separation Agreement and General Release with Raymond Lee.
• Mayor Gates introduced the item and requested a motion.
• Councilmember Payton moved to approve the resolution; Mayor Pro Tem Hall seconded.
• The motion passed 7-0 at 6:01 PM.

Acting City Manager Resolution

• Council considered a resolution appointing Brian McBroom as Acting City Manager during any period that City Manager Raymond Lee was absent from the office and from December 2, 2025, until the City Council appoints a permanent City Manager.
• The resolution stated that Mr. Lee tendered his resignation effective December 2, 2025, and that he may be out of the office beginning November 22, 2025.
• The resolution cited City Charter Section 4.1, the need for continuity during the transition, the November 4 Council election, the seating of incoming Council members on November 18, 2025, and the lack of a Council meeting until December 2, 2025, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
• Mr. McBroom would have all responsibilities, duties, functions, and authority of the City Manager; he would receive additional compensation determined under established compensation principles and approved by the Mayor; and he would serve at the will of the Council, returning to his former position when a permanent City Manager is appointed.
• Council directed Mr. Lee to provide information and training to the Acting City Manager during the transition.
• Councilmember McDonald thanked Mr. McBroom for taking the role and stated her expectations that he build and maintain transparency and trust with Greeley residents, City Council, and city staff, and help guide the new City Manager toward successful leadership with the Council's support.
• Mayor Pro Tem Hall moved to approve the resolution; Councilmember McDonald seconded. The motion passed 7-0 at 6:05 PM.
• Note: The raw transcript contains apparent misspellings of the appointee's name as "Brian McRoom" or "Brian Broom"; the official minutes identify him as Brian McBroom. This summary follows the minutes.
• Note: The transcript's "whereas" clause says "beginning on December 3rd," while the operative resolution language and the minutes say December 2nd; this summary follows the operative language and minutes.

Administrative Motion

• Council considered a motion authorizing the City Attorney to prepare any required resolutions, agreements, and ordinances to reflect action taken by the City Council at this meeting and any previous meetings, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all such resolutions, agreements, and ordinances.
• Councilmember Payton moved to approve the motion; Councilmember Olson seconded.
• The motion passed 7-0 by voice vote at 6:07 PM.

Key Outcomes

• Approved the Separation Agreement and General Release with Raymond Lee, 7-0.
• Appointed Brian McBroom as Acting City Manager, 7-0.
• Authorized the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all necessary implementing documents, 7-0.
• The meeting adjourned at 6:07 PM.