Jennifer, Glenn wrote:
John Fenton was immediately barred from UCD headquarters and ordered not to discuss the controversy with employees or anyone else. She told us that Mr. Fenton has been forced to resign and has been given a six-month severance. She told us that Mr. Levy from CCD and the UCD Board member from SHCA were involved with the decision. That says to me that yes, he certainly was fired. Looks like after he was barred from even entering UCD headquarters or talking to any of the staff. Outrageous. I'd like to know who the SHCA board member is. Wendy On 6/7/07, Jennifer Shepard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Did he get fired? Jennifer Cedar Park ------------------------------ *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *missthin *Sent:* Thursday, June 07, 2007 2:17 PM *To:* Glenn *Cc:* [email protected] *Subject:* Re: [UC] The Penn meeting Glenn, Thanks for posting what you saw/heard at this meeting. I understand John being told not to discuss anything with anyone outside of UCD, as there is this alleged "internal investigation". That sounds par for the course. Not discussing with anyone at UCD I find somewhat odd. But, whatever. What I really am right now is outraged. I, like many others, believed (and still do believe) that John was being used as a scapegoat for a bad situation. This reeks of jealousy and animosity. That it took this long for John, staff and the community to finally know the outcome of his supposed 2 week with pay suspension just adds to my feeling that this entire episode was in some way a set-up. And no, I'm not a conspiracy theorist. After all the good John and his crew have done for this community in general and for my roommate and I in particular, that he should be treated this way, simply thrown out like so much trash is absolutely appalling. I recall when Karen was assaulted by Chris that 2 UCD bike patrolmen got here before the police and once Karen went off to the station to file her complaint, they stayed until Brian was able to get here and get the front door boarded up. Then there are the general block clean-ups. John and his crew have done a great job of trying to get the word out, handing out supplies to the neighbors and helping with the actual clean-up and trash bag removal. Just 2 examples of the good that's been done in the past and will not be seen again. The loss of John Fenton is a huge one for all of us here in the village. He's gone above and beyond, including nights, weekends, days off for so many of us for so many different reasons -- think manhole cover replacing. I know I've felt safer walking around knowing that John and his crew are out and about. What this could be doing to the morale of the crew I have to wonder too. To the UCD Board and Mr. Wendell: Shame on you. You've succeeded in cutting off your nose to spite your face by firing Mr. Fenton and having Marty removed from the UCD Board. He is another individual who lives here, listens, cares and tries to help when and where he can. Another angry, upset supporter of John Fenton Wendy On 6/7/07, *Glenn* <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: Let me give you some of the information from the Penn meeting. First, Councilwoman Blackwell told us that John Fenton was immediately barred from UCD headquarters and ordered not to discuss the controversy with employees or anyone else. She told us that Mr. Fenton has been forced to resign and has been given a six-month severance. She told us that Mr. Levy from CCD and the UCD Board member from SHCA were involved with the decision. She tried to be involved in the decision about Mr. Fenton but was very angry about the treatment she received from UCD. She also told us that her staff person, Marty, was removed from the UCD board as was Glenn Bryan. She echoed the complaints coming from many of us that UCD is not accountable. I introduced one of the motions that I believe carried without dissent: I believe I said: We, at the first Thursday meeting, insist that UCD make full disclosures of policies and processes to facilitate transparency and accountability appropriate for a special services district. Freda made the motion to retain John Fenton. Sharrieff made the motion to facilitate a community forum about this issue so that the community might ask all questions directly to UCD. It was quite clear that while the institutional folks remained quiet, the community sentiment was clearly that both Mr. Fenton and Councilwoman Blackwell were being targeted for blame while the UCD was not forthcoming. On several occasions, the councilwoman received applause. Mr. Lewis Wendell read the previously released statement. He did not give a progress report about the "internal investigation" or any information about an expected date to release findings. If I can be helpful to answer any other questions on list I will try to help. Sincerely, Glenn Moyer
