The Everly City Council on April 13 approved one part of an employee health care plan while tabling the other half.

The council unanimously agreed to cover 100 percent of single premiums for full-time employees. An agreement on family coverage was ultimately tabled after extensive discussion.

"There's still a lot of grey area in there with this insurance," said Mayor Ron Thompson. "We have to do what's right for Everly and its citizens."

The move is hoped to retain current employees and make the city more competitive in the job market when positions open. Discussion about insurance was spar...