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"Dan & Joan" Fw: Info.

February 3, 2009 3:04:31 PM PST

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----- Original Message -----From:Dan & JoanTo:Bob Torgerson ; Jim & Kay MalveySent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 9:56 AMSubject: Info.

Jim and Bob, Carol has the agenda out, as you can see she left out Drill Attendance but it is after 9:00 so itshould already be noticed. I hope she put the meeting time on the notice as it is not on the agenda.

If we get a letter from Harry in time we can go over it and decide what letter we will use for tomorrow.

I am working on some changes for SOGs under code of ethics and general policy's I will send them to you whenI am done so we can refer to them tomorrow.

I think it will be a long meeting so better bring a lunch.

Dan
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2/10

"Dan & Joan" Fw: Chief letter


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----- Original Message -----From:Dan & JoanTo:Bob Torgerson ; Jim & Kay MalveySent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 11:40 AMSubject: Chief letter

Jim and Bob, I made some changes in the letter to the Chief.Dan

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3/10

January 7, 2009

Chief Ashmore

This Board has directed you to take action on several topics with the

intention of improving the Fire District. Specifically, we have asked you to

work to improve firefighter morale, implement programs and follow through

on various Board directives. In most instances you have been unable or

unwilling to meet these instructions.

We have tentatively decided to ask you to resign or we will terminate you.

However, we invite you to respond to our concerns and try to convince us to

keep you on as Chief. We are genuinely interested and willing to listen.

If you want, we can do this now or we can reconvene the meeting tomorrow.

Board of Commissioners,


4/10

"Dan & Joan" Fw: Chief/Commissioner agrement


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----- Original Message -----From:Dan & JoanTo:Tom and Linda PickettSent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 4:29 PMSubject: Chief/Commissioner agrement

Chief/Commissioner agreement

To: Chief Ashmore

From: The Board of CommissionersRe: Chief/Commissioner agreementDate: January 2009Chief,The Board is aware of the divisive attitude of some Firefighters.The Board encourages you to direct these Firefighters to reconsider their commitment to the Fire District or askthem to resign.

Your failure of leadership regarding personnel and other issues continues to contribute to the decline in moralewhich threatens the safety of the citizens in our district.

You need to agree to work with the board to resolve these issues.

You will demand that all of your Officers act in the best interest of the District, support the Board decisions andattend drill on a regular basis.You will demand that your Officers act as role models and mentors for other Volunteer Firefighters.You will have each Officer sign a written agreement stating they will comply with these demands, or they will beasked to step-down from their Officer position or resign.

You will demand that all Firefighters support your decisions, the decisions of the Board and act as a team.You will have all Firefighters sign a written agreement stating that they will comply with these demands or theywill be asked to resign.We expect total commitment that the above stated concerns will be resolved and we will have a united FireDistrict that serves the interests of our community.


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In addition, the Board will requested a number of tasks from you in writing.1. Weekly reports to be written including weekly goals.2. List of your expectations of the Board and any problems you have with the Board.

3. Specific points of management/leadership skills you have learned from previous classes.


6/10

"Dan & Joan" Fw: Misunderstanding


"Mirror"

----- Original Message -----From:Dan & JoanTo:Jim & Kay MalveyCc:Bob TorgersonSent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 10:30 PMSubject: Misunderstanding

Jim, I think there might be some misunderstanding with tentatively decided to ask you to resign.And the Chief saying " As requested "I would like to talk to you before you talk to the Chief. I will be in town first thing in the morning so I will call youas soon as I get home unless you want to call me on my cell phone 860 5325.Dan


7/10

Fwd: Re: Fw: Misunderstanding


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Les,

Per your request.

----- Original Message -----From: To: 'Dan Wright' < [email protected] >, 'Robert Torgerson' Sent: Fri Jan 9 9:13Subject: Fwd: Re: Fw: Misunderstanding

Dan and Bob,The bottom line is we did not ask him to resign at that 1-7-09 Ex. meeting . Our understanding was that Dennis wasgoing to meet with us the next morning. Dan, I'll expect your call.

Things to do: after I get your input.

-ASk Carol to prepare an accounting of compensation due to Dennis.

-Set up process for hiring an interim Chief.

-Prepare for our 1-14 meeting, it has to be clear and quick.

-Make sure Rusty feels secure and supported.

-Call Roger Farris and check out Editor Les Bowen's claim of open meeting violation.

Dan, thanks for keeping Tom and Harry up to date.

On Fri Jan 9 7:28 , "Robert Torgerson" sent:

Dan and Jim, I think I know what Dan's thoughts are on this, at least I have had some during the night.

First, the word requested was the focus point in a number of the comments last night. However, because we had been in executive session with Dennis,we were not a liberty to state the complete context of the discussion that took place.We took a oath to abide by the policies and the laws of the Districtand the State as did Dennis and everyone else serving the District. To relate those discussions is forbid, however to some, it is allowed to be broken. Wetook the right road, including protecting Dennis. Dennis chose to have the group retaliate and hide behind them, not standing on his own, normal for him.In the future, I suggest that our answer to any questions regarding Executive Sessions, be,no comment. I would suggest that you point out to Dennis, thatwe did not have to present the option of resigning but did so in his interest. Further, remind him that he had indicated to us that he was going to comeback the next morning and give us his answers and we emphasized our respect of him and were interested in hearing his presentation toward ourconcerns.

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8/10

From:Dan & JoanTo:Jim & Kay MalveyCc:Bob TorgersonSent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 10:30 PMSubject: Misunderstanding

Jim, I think there might be some misunderstanding with tentatively decided to ask you to resign.

And the Chief saying " As requested "I would like to talk to you before you talk to the Chief. I will be in town first thing in the morning so I will callyou as soon as I get home unless you want to call me on my cell phone 860 5325.Dan
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9/10

"Dan & Joan" Fw: Statement


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----- Original Message -----From:Dan & JoanTo:Tom and Linda PickettSent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 8:40 AMSubject: Statement

Our proposed statement:As Commissioners making a statement on discussions in executive session we cannot not disclose theconfidential discussions that may have taken place, but simply state in a general manner what the boardconsidered.

RCW 42.30.110 (g) allows the Board of Commissioners to review the performance of a public employee in

executive session.On Wed. Jan. 7th we were in executive session with Chief Ashmore to review the performance of a publicemployee. We recessed our meeting until Thursday Jan. 8th 9:00am with the understanding that Chief Ashmorewould return with additional information to continue the review. Instead we received a letter of resignation fromChief Ashmore on Thursday before the meeting. The board honors Chief Ashmore's years of service anddedication to the community. We will not comment further on this issue.
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10/10

"Dan & Joan" Fw: Statement


"Mirror"

Les, these are the e-mails you requested. I will send them one at a time as that is the only way I know how to

do it from the Attorneys e-mail to me.Dan----- Original Message -----From:Dan & JoanTo:Jim & Kay Malvey ; Bob TorgersonSent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:41 AMSubject: Fw: Statement

Jim and Bob, Tom Pickett suggested some Changes, Add we have done that and His performance.----- Original Message -----From:Dan & JoanTo:Dan & JoanSent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 10:34 AM

Subject: Statement

As Commissioners making a statement on discussions in executive session we cannot not disclose theconfidential discussions that may have taken place, but simply state in a general manner what the boardconsidered.We have done that.

RCW 42.30.110 (g) allows the Board of Commissioners to review the performance of a public employee inexecutive session.On Wed. Jan. 7th we were in executive session with Chief Ashmore to review his performance as a publicemployee. We recessed our meeting until Thursday Jan. 8th 9:00am with the understanding that Chief Ashmorewould return with additional information to continue the review. Instead we received a letter of resignation from

Chief Ashmore on Thursday before the meeting. The board honors Chief Ashmore's years of service anddedication to the community. We will not comment further on this issue.

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