The nearly 74 acres of parkland, the city's first in decades, will be turned into youth sports fields and possibly picnic areas by next year. The EAP is part of a continuing update of the city's personnel policy, City Manager Don Whitman said. The service includes up to eight counseling sessions per problem, including alcohol and other drugs.
Confidentiality is assured.
And theoretically it's also supposed to reduce health insurance costs be cause when employees use this intervention, it could save trips to the doctor and medication costs. The Monroe Fire Department already provides employees an assistance program, Mr. Whitman said. The company also provides counseling for fire and police officers who have been involved in traumatic incidents, he said. Council also approved revisions to the city zoning code aimed at strengthening sexually oriented business ordinances. The changes go into effect in 30 days.