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Council debates meal‑reimbursement limits for employee training; asks for department input
Summary
In a work‑session discussion, deputies and councilmembers reviewed a draft policy allowing up to $5,000 per department per year for training meals and considered tightening it (e.g., $2,500 baseline, 6‑hour minimum for meals) to avoid abuse and manage overtime; staff will gather department head feedback before returning.
Council held a detailed work‑session discussion on proposed meal reimbursements for employee training, with the clerk's office proposing a $5,000 annual baseline per department. Deputies raised concerns about vague language ("in person" vs "on‑site" training), potential for abuse (ordering lunch for non‑training staff), a minimum training‑hour threshold for providing meals, and overtime implications for police and fire shift schedules.
Council members suggested alternatives including a $2,500 baseline with manager or clerk approval for excess, or a 6‑hour minimum before meals are provided; staff agreed to review the proposal at a department‑head meeting and return with recommended language and supporting data on typical departmental training needs.
