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Stockbridge council appoints Jill Ogden interim manager; Ogden abstains from vote
Summary
The Village of Stockbridge Council voted to appoint Jill Ogden as interim village manager effective Dec. 11, 2024, setting pay and termination terms; Ogden abstained from the roll-call vote.
The Village of Stockbridge Council on Dec. 10 voted to appoint Jill Ogden as interim village manager, effective Dec. 11, 2024.
The motion recorded in the minutes sets terms including a requirement to work 40 hours per week, pay of $38.46 per hour (described in the minutes as approximately $80,000 annually), no additional employment benefits, and the council may terminate the appointment with 30 days’ written notice. The minutes show the roll-call vote recorded ayes from Good, Morehouse, Fairbotham, Howlett, Cattell and Powers-Taylor and an abstention by Ogden; there were no nays.
A resident spoke during public comment in support of President Ogden serving as manager. During council remarks later in the meeting, Powers-Taylor thanked Ogden for her commitment, Howlett addressed policy and procedure, and Fairbotham noted Ogden's resignation and raised concerns about civility.
The minutes do not record who moved or seconded the appointment motion. The council passed the appointment and then completed remaining agenda items before adjourning at 7:45 p.m.
