BERRYVILLE — Opposition is brewing in Clarke County to proposed zoning ordinance amendments aimed at farm businesses that manufacture and sell alcoholic beverages.
Just donât call it a bonus, according to the Clarke County Board of Supervisors.
Following a motion by Millwood District Supervisor Terri Catlett, the supervisors on Tuesday approved the allocation in a unanimous vote. There was little discussion before the vote was taken.
Russell District Supervisor Doug Lawrence suggested that the payment not be called a bonus but rather âa one-time payment in lieu of a pay raise.â The other supervisors concurred.
âOur county and schools employees deserve thisâ money,â said Berryville District Supervisor Matthew Bass.
Plans basically are for all full-time employees who work at least six hours daily to receive $1,000. Those working less than six hours per day are to get $500. To be eligible, an employee must have been on the payroll by Nov. 10.