One of the main talking points from the meeting centered on whether or not to establish an Economic Revitalization Area (ERA) in Heltonville that would serve as the site of Transitions Recovery, a drug treatment facility.
December 16, 2020
(LAWRENCE CO.) – Lawrence County Council members approved giving a stipend to some Lawrence County employees from COVID-19 relief funds.
The last Lawrence County Council meeting for 2020. David Flinn served Lawrence County residents for 16 years. Jim Edwards has served the Lawrence County Council for 22 years. Both Councilmen terms ended this year.
Lawrence County full-time employees who were hired before December 1, 2020, will receive $1,000 and permanent part-time employees will receive $500. Those checks will be given out next Tuesday.
In other business:
Approved Lawrence County Sam Arp’s request to hire an employee
Approved Lawrence County 9-1-1 Director Valarie Lauchauer’s request to transfer funds for additional insurance cost for an employee.