Laurie Board of Aldermen Maintains Right to Fire Employees

The City of Laurie Board of Aldermen was considering a change in personnel policy that would allow city supervisors to fire employees, after a probationary period of six months. After some discussion, the board voted no to the change, saying it took away too much power from the board and put too much pressure on the supervisors who seek Board support on personnel changes. The Board approved a liquor license for the Dollar General store and is going to investigate ways to get residents to clean up their properties, without having to adopt a nuisance ordinance.