‘Enough is enough!’ Engel responds to Weintraub’s criticisms
“Each attorney warned that an attempt at a ‘just cause’ removal could cost the Town more money in lawsuits than a contract buy-out.” – East Hampton Town Council Chair Melissa Engel
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East Hampton Council member discloses separation agreement
“Under ‘Section 12:Resignation’ of Mr. O’Keefe’s contract, if he resigns his position there is no compensation other than any vacation and sick days that might have accrued. If, however, under “Section 9:Termination,” if he resigns following an offer to accept resignation, he is entitled to 12 months of salary.” – East Hampton Town Council member Sue Weintraub
Friends of East Hampton Football say ‘Thanks!’
The football season has started in a co-op with Vinal Tech. The highlight of the schedule will be a Thanksgiving game at Palmer Field in Middletown on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 6:30 p.m.
What is ‘probate?’
It usually means that something unfortunate has happened to you. Unless you are going on a trip and need a passport, the Probate court is not where you want to be.
Budget shortfall? Show us the documents
I feel that the Board of Finance knows this was improper, and does admit to not having ANY knowledge of this action that O’Keefe took until after the fact, and did ask for better lines of communication as shown in meeting minutes after Reimondo was fired.
Changes to credit card rules you need to know
Your credit card company cannot charge you a fee higher than $25 unless: (1) One of your last six payments was [also] late, in which case the fee may be up to $35.
Weintraub calls canceled meeting ‘a clear abuse of power’
Council Chair Melissa Engel does not have the right to arbitrarily cancel a meeting. If a meeting is canceled, at the very least it would have to be voted on at a public meeting.
Where was East Hampton Finance BD in decision to eliminate police chief’s position?
Another Board member stated she “…wants assurance that financial considerations will be shared with the BOF before going to the public.”
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Weintraub: Put O’Keefe on leave
Since the April 30th Executive Session when I first learned of the employees’ sexual harassment complaints, I have been requesting that the Town Manager be put on immediate administrative leave.
