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Board dispute prompts community liaison to consider resignation; trustees urge reconciliation
Summary
Discussion over a proposed $500-per-month community liaison contract for Katrina Grimes turned emotional; Grimes said she felt used and harassed and indicated she would not renew but would stay through the July 4 events. Trustees apologized and the matter was paused pending follow-up.
President Mike Lopez presented a proposed agreement (Resolution 03-27) to authorize community liaison services and compensation of $500 per month for Katrina Grimes. The proposal prompted a tense exchange among trustees and Ms. Grimes, who said she felt "used as a pawn" and harassed by other board members.
Trustee Katrina Christofilakos said Katrina Grimes would not renew her agreement and described internal friction; Katrina Grimes told the Board she had been questioned and felt put in the middle but would remain through the Fourth of July. Trustee Leigh Irons apologized on behalf of the Board for how Grimes had been treated; Trustee Ralph Irons praised her work and asked her to reconsider. President Lopez asked the Board to pause the discussion because emotions were high.
The minutes record no final action on Resolution 03-27 during open session. The Board entered executive session later in the meeting to discuss personnel matters and closed minutes; the public minutes do not disclose executive-session deliberations.
