Right-to-Know: December 2008 Archives
"You have to have a meeting. You have to have a discussion and vote on it. I don't think it was ignorance on any of their parts." Hooksett Town Councilor Pat Rueppel on the illegal contract signing of former Meredith Town Manager Carol Granfield.
By LAUREN SAUSSER
Union Leader Correspondent
HOOKSETT – Town Councilor Pat Rueppel is calling for the resignation of five fellow council members who signed an employment contract outside of an official meeting."There are seasoned councilors who signed it. They knew better," Rueppel said. "You have to have a meeting. You have to have a discussion and vote on it. I don't think it was ignorance on any of their parts."Council Chairman Dave Dickson has said he was wrong to solicit signatures for the interim town administrator's contract, telling critics at a recent meeting, "I appreciate your comments. Lesson learned."Dickson initially defended his decision, saying he was acting in good faith and that he was trying to wrap up loose ends during the busy holiday season.
Only five signatures were needed to activate the contract, which was awarded to former Meredith Town Manager Carol Granfield. The contract sets Granfield's hourly rate at......
