Between 2006 and 2010 , the council members were paid nearly $ 8,000 a month for meetings on four boards that never took place or lasted just a few minutes , prosecutors allege . Former city manager Robert Smith claims the city paid his salary . He was ousted in July 2010 and is suing the city for breach of contract . He is facing two counts of public corruption charges . His basic salary is $ 11,000 a month .
Former city manager Robert Smith claims the city paid his salary . He was ousted in July 2010 and is suing the city for breach of contract . He is facing two counts of public corruption charges . His basic salary is $ 11,000 a month .