The Elkton City Council met in special session on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 with Mayor John E. Walton presiding. Mayor Walton called the meeting to order at 5:10 PM.

City Council members present: Eugene Jefferson; Nancy Camp; Greg Allen; Brad Shemwell; and, Danny Laster.

City Council members absent: David Powell.

Others present: City Clerk/Treasurer Laura Brock; and, C.C. Kennedy, Todd County Standard.

Agenda

1.   Personnel Policies and Procedures
2.   Purchase Approval
      · Reception Counter
      · Add Voice Mail to Phone System

Regarding the Personnel Policies and Procedures, Clerk Brock presented the council with information obtained from the Kentucky League of Cities Wage and Benefits Survey to compare the city’s employee benefits to other cities in the State. Clerk Brock presented the council with proposed changes to the Personnel Policies and Procedures. The main item of discussion was how employees should accrue vacation time. After considerable discussion, it was decided that employees should not be able to use vacation time until one full year of service and that vacation time should accrue during the previous calendar year. Clerk Brock will rewrite the policy and present it for approval at the next meeting.

Clerk Brock presented a quote from Cornette’s Office Supply to purchase a reception counter at a price of $1,145.00 for the front office. After brief discussion, Mrs. Camp motioned to approve the purchase at a price not to exceed $1,500.00. Motion seconded by Mr. Allen and approved unanimously by the Council.

Clerk Brock presented a quote from The Telephone Center to install voice mail on the current phone system at a price of $1,250. After brief discussion, Mr. Laster motioned to approve the purchase and seconded by Mr. Jefferson. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Jefferson motioned to adjourn and seconded by Mr. Laster. Motion carried unanimously and meeting adjourned at approximately 6:05 PM.