County officials discuss policy at Wednesday meeting

Editors’ note: This version corrects the location of the harmful algal bloom mentioned in the story.

Hill County elected officials and department heads met Wednesday morning and discussed some possible minor changes to county policy regarding sick time and meal reimbursement as well as updates on their department’s activities.

Hill County Attorney Lacey Lincoln said she thinks county policy should be shifted to providing advanced payment for meals during travel instead of asking employees to ask for reimbursement.

Hill County Commissioner Sheri Williams agreed and said having to constantly ask...