A resolution introduced by Councilman Ronald "Sparky" Ridgely said that Rummage twice entered town offices this week and "interfered with and interrupted the ability of the staff to perform their work."
"This intrusion," the resolution said, "has caused some members of Town staff to feel uncomfortable, fearful and intimidated."
Rummage "comes in while people are on the phone and just stands there and stares and threatens people with his overall body language," said Ridgely.
"We were faced with a massive walk-out of town employees or a class-action lawsuit," said Councilman David H. Coombes.
Council evicted Rummage April 9 from the office used on a daily basis by previous Mayor G.W. "Pete" Bone, Jr. "The presence of [Rummage] at Town Hall on a daily basis is interfering with and obstructing the efficient operations of the town," council said in its eviction resolution.
The latest resolution bars Rummage from Town Hall offices unless he has a previously arranged appointment or has been invited by Town Manager Valda J. Foulds. Council ordered Foulds and Town Attorney Andrea Erard to send Rummage a no-trespassing notice.
Should Rummage violate the notice, "the Police Chief is hereby directed to take any and all appropriate action to remove Mayor Rummage from Town Hall," the resolution said.
All of the council's six members voted for the resolution. Rummage voted "present." Rummage declined comment "on advice of counsel."
- Frank Delano, The Free Lance-Star