Section 3.08 of the City Charter requires the City Council appointment of an Alternate Municipal Court Judge every two years. The Alternate Judge performs judicial services on scheduled weekends for the City and also presides over Teen Court.  The Alternate Judge may also perform judicial duties in assisting Judge Gore with other court related duties in her absence.  Judge Gore is recommending that contracts be executed with Michelle Montemayor and Donald McDermitt for the Alternate Municipal Court Judge position and associated duties.

Ms. Montemayor is an Allen resident who currently serves as Assistant Regional Counsel of the General Counsel.  She brings over twenty-five years of relevant experience as an attorney and is Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Mr. McDermitt is also licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas since 1978.  He has practiced in Collin County since 1983 specifically in the areas of Criminal Defense, Juvenile, and representation of respondents within the Texas Family Code and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (CPS).

The Municipal Court operating budget will cover the costs associated with the Alternate Municipal Court Judge contracts.

Staff recommends the City Council reappoint Michelle Montemayor and Donald McDermitt as the Alternate Municipal Court Judges and authorize the City Manager to execute employment agreements relating to their appointments for a period ending December 31, 2022.

I make a motion to reappoint Michelle Montemayor and Donald McDermitt as the Alternate Municipal Court Judges and authorize the City Manager to execute employment agreements relating to their appointments for a period ending December 31, 2022.