The Uintah Transportation Special Service District Board of Directors terminated the employment contract of Executive Director Adam Massey during their meeting
on Thursday evening
. Board member Kevin Van Tassell made the motion to terminate Massey’s employment agreement which was unanimously approved by the board. Van Tassell read a statement during his motion explaining that the District is exercising their rights in section 7.4 of Massey’s employment agreement that states the termination can be made without cause. A separation agreement has been created that outlines the accrued obligations to be given to Mr. Massey which will be paid as funds are acquired and as projects are completed in the future. Van Tassell stated that “Section 7.5 of [the] agreement provides that [Massey] is entitled to receive compensation to the same extent [that he] would have received if he was still employed by the [Uintah Transportation Special Service District] for one additional year at [his] current salary including all health insurance and other benefits it provides are to be honored and paid.” Van Tassell stated that the termination is effective as of midnight November 1st, 2018 and the payment of the one year compensation will begin upon Massey and the UTSSD Board Chairman signing the written separation agreement. Van Tassell concluded the motion by emphasizing that the District is honoring the employment contract and that the separation agreement includes a list of the projects that Massey qualifies to receive the 1 percent bonus on. Following the Board’s unanimous approval, a member of the public asked if Mr. Massey plans to sign the proposed agreement. Massey responded that he understands the information shared in the motion and indicated that he needs to review the proposed separation agreement with his lawyer.
