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Nay: None 600k 13 Pt,u- 53 The Chairman ruled the motion adopted unanimously. The Board recessed for lunch. Upon reconvening, County Attorney Hoyle requested a change in order of the meeting so that any items requiring his counsel may be presented next to allow him to leave for a court appointment in thirty minutes. With this in mind, Commissioner Wicker moved to enter an executive session to discuss legal and land acquisition matters. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Hall, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, Stafford, and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion adopted unanimously, and the Board was in executive session. Commissioner Hall moved to close the executive session. Commissioner Paschal seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Hall, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, Stafford, and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion adopted unanimously, and the Board resumed its regular meeting. The Board next considered the amendments to the Personnel Policy. Commissioner Reives stated that additional input by Commissioners Hall and Matthews was considered by the committee reviewing the draft of the proposed personnel policy. Chairman Stafford assured the Commissioners that each of their concerns were addressed by the committee. Commissioner Reives commended the County Manager and his staff for the time and effort involved in revising the policy. Commissioner Matthews questioned the need of continuing the use of petty leave and asked if this benefit was abused by the employees. Mrs. Beatrice Fields, Assistant County Manager, stated that the State drafted Lee County's first personnel policy, and at that time, petty leave was a State policy. Mrs. Fields stated that petty leave has not been abused by the County employees. Mrs. Fields stated that vacation would have to be issued differently since employees are allowed to take vacation in half day increments. If a child has to be picked up from school, it would be unfair for that employee to have to take a half day of vacation time. Commissioner Hall stated that if an employee has a situation that requires him to leave for a few minutes, the department head should consider the situation and allow that employee to do so. It is not necessary to make petty leave a policy. Commissioner Hall stated that he does not agree with the policy that allows an employee to appeal through 13