Judge Brad Paisley swore in new City Treasurer Kellie Hamell on Monday evening during the Taylorville City Council Meeting. Hamell says she’s excited about the new job and thanked everyone for their support. A motion to approve the handbook updates for employees was approved 8-0. A motion to approve hiring Terri France as an Independent Contractor at a rate of $35/hr to train Kellie Hammell was approved 8-0. Attorney Rocci Romano was asked if there was a limit to how many hours she could work.
The contract can be terminated at any time by either party. France says that she is limited to 600 hours per year. A motion to approve Alderman Larry Budd was also approved as Mayor Pro-Tem in the absence of Mayor Barry. The city also accepted the resignation letter of Kellie Hammel as Water Office Manager even though she will retain the position.
Mayor Barry says he is looking for volunteers for flag placements next weekend.
A motion to approve an increase in pay of 10% of HBO Goodall’s current salary as compensation for the extra duties he is performing at the Airport was tabled due to some questions that the board had concerning extra funds.
The meeting then went into a closed session for pending litigation from Jamal Shehadeh versus the city of Taylorville.
