Why did Southampton's Treasurer resign?

The minutes of the November 9, 2006 Board meeting show that Stephen Dougherty resigned as Treasurer, and Conforti was "welcomed" as Board member and Treasurer. The timing of Dougherty's resignation may be significant.

A June 30, 2006 letter from Rachel Plazk of St. Paul Travelers to Southampton states, "based on the information provided to date, there is a question as to whether the conduct complained of stems from their [Thompson and Handley] capacity as members of the Board of Directors."

On August 17, 2006 Handley received a $3000 check (#1711) from the Southampton account at CMS. She received this without presenting an invoice to Southampton, and without approval by the Board.

On November 6, 2006 Handley received an invoice from Brian Moran—the attornery retained by her and Thompson to defend them against charges of grand larceny—later reduced to a misdemeanor.

On November 16, 2006 Handley received a $4085 check (#1771) from the Southampton account at CMS. She received this without presenting an invoice to Southampton (Brian Moran's invoice is to her, not to Southampton), and without approval by the Board.

Did the new Treasurer Conforti approve the payment of Chair Thompson's and Handley's legal fees? What part did the other Board members (Dogan, Pariente, Seekford, Watkins) play in the decision to reimburse Thompson and Handley?

Did Treasurer Dougherty resign because he disagreed with the payments made to Handley?

An August 15, 2006 letter from Rachel Plazk of St. Paul Travelers to Southampton states, "this matter never rose to meet the definition of a Claim". Travelers did not reimburse Southampton for Thompson's and Handley's legal expenses incurred in defending themselves against the charge of grand larceny—later reduced to a misdemeanour—by the Commonwealth of Virginia.