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Town board approves $12,500 settlement in employment matter and accepts resignation
Summary
The town board voted to approve a settlement authorizing $12,500 in town funds, accepted the employee's resignation effective upon signing a separation agreement, and authorized the town supervisor and law firm Sokoloff Stern LLP to execute settlement documents; the board had discussed the matter in executive session and reported no action there.
The town board approved a resolution authorizing a $12,500 settlement in an employment matter and accepted the employee's resignation effective upon signing a separation agreement, the board said during its meeting on Feb. 23, 2026.
Councilwoman Jennifer Chapman read the resolution text to the board, saying the board "authorizes the payment of $12,500 of town funds as stipulated," that it accepts the employee's resignation "effective date they sign the separation agreement," and that it authorizes the town supervisor and the law firm Sokoloff Stern LLP to execute documents required to effectuate the settlement. The document referenced DHR case number 10229193 and carried a date of 02/23/2026.
Council member (speaker 3) moved to adopt the resolution and another council member seconded; members present voiced "Aye" and the chair confirmed the motion passed. The transcript does not include a full roll-call tally by name.
Earlier in the meeting the board held an executive session beginning at 4:34 p.m. "for continuing litigation of a employee matter," as Councilwoman Chapman announced. When the board reconvened, Council member (speaker 3) stated that "no action was taken at 05:12," and that statement was seconded and accepted by the board.
After approving the settlement, the board briefly opened and closed the public comment period and then moved to adjourn. The meeting record does not show substantive public comments related to the settlement.
The resolution and the separation agreement will be executed by the town supervisor and Sokoloff Stern LLP as authorized by the board; the transcript does not specify the supervisor's name or the employee's identity or the exact vote tally by individual members.
