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Council adopts policy allowing meals at mandatory employee training sessions
Summary
The council adopted a new policy permitting the town to provide meals and refreshments during required employee training when the meeting is for documented education or business development, with limits and documentation requirements.
The Town of Sellersburg adopted a policy on June 23 permitting the provision of meals and refreshments during mandatory employee meetings and training when the sessions meet documented education or business-development purposes.
Charlie explained the measure is meant to comply with State Board of Accounts rules and to allow the town to provide lunch during multi-hour required trainings such as confined-space safety instruction. The policy requires an agenda, documentation of business purpose, a roster of attendees, and receipts submitted to the treasurer. The draft policy caps reasonable meal costs and specifies funds may not be used for entertainment or social activities.
Council members asked about typical attendance; staff said trainings can include a mix of departments and that meal costs would be split across appropriate funds. Michelle Miller (Town Treasurer) reviewed voucher documentation requirements. Councilor Matt moved and Councilor Scott seconded the measure; the council approved the policy by voice vote.
Officials said the policy addresses a practical need for safety training while preserving transparency and state audit compliance by requiring documentation of educational purpose and itemized vouchers.
