Published in the Courier-Tribune on August 11, 2011
by Hugh Martin
CANDOR — After more than a year in the making, the Candor Board of Commissioners approved a personnel policy that will be retroactive to Aug. 1.
Management Advisor John Gowan walked the commissioners through the policy at their regular August meeting Monday. Commissioners had the opportunity to ask questions and make adjustments to the policy before voting.
One issue that came up was Gowan’s definition of full-time employment, setting it at 35 hours per week. Commissioner Tim Privett questioned why workers would be paid for a 40-hour week.
“I wish I could just work 35 hours and get paid for 40,” Privett said. “In my business you can’t do that.”
Gowan explained that it was just an average number of hours and the commissioners could change it if they wished.
After a lengthy discussion, the commissioners chose to change the figure to 40 hours.
“I’m just trying to look after the taxpayer’s money,” Privett said.
After making several other adjustments the policy was unanimously approved.
Commissioners also approved a policy for use of the new marketplace structure, to be called The Peach Exchange. The policy calls for a $50 rental fee plus a $50 refundable deposit. There will be no fee charged for use of the facility by churches, civic groups, governmental agencies or schools.
Citizens of Candor using the facility would receive $75 of the deposit and rental fee back if all stipulations of the agreement are met.
Mayor Richard Britt stated that Assistant Town Clerk Mechelle Smith had already been busy booking events for the Exchange. A Back to School Bash is scheduled for Aug. 27 from 2-5 p.m. The event will also serve as the grand opening and will include music, events and prizes. The Candor Lions Club will operate a concession stand. There is no entry charge for those attending.
In other business, Commissioners Privett, Leslie Thomas, Layton Booker and Tim Smith:
• Thanked all town employees, police and fire departments and volunteers for their hard work on the annual Peach Festival and Peachy Feet 5K, described as the biggest festival ever.
• Expressed their appreciation for the donation of sod for use around the Exchange building by Sandhill Turf.
• Voted to prohibit smoking in the Exchange building and allow the purchase of garbage cans for use there.
•Looked at concept drawings for signage at the Exchange building.
• Thanked Gowan for his two years of work with the town. He will be leaving his position at the end of August.
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