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Board hears proposal to raise tax-collector compensation and per-bill rate; vote expected in coming weeks
Summary
Staff proposed a 3 percent increase to the district's tax-collector base compensation (current base $31,100) and an 8-cent increase per collected bill; staff said the four-year budget impact would be about $2,880 and asked the board to approve the change at a future meeting.
District staff briefed the board on a mandated, four-year review of tax-collector compensation and proposed adjustments to both the base salary and per-bill reimbursement. The presenter said Pennsylvania law requires the district to establish compensation schedules for tax collectors and that the board will consider the recommended changes at a future meeting.
Details of the proposal: the presenter said the current base compensation is $31,100 and recommended a 3 percent increase to that base. Staff also proposed increasing the per-bill reimbursement by eight cents (the current per-bill rate was described as $2.50). Staff estimated the four-year budget impact of the proposed increases would be approximately $2,880. The presenter described the increases as modest and intended to keep the district’s compensation competitive; staff noted four tax collectors serve the district and some have held the role for 25 years or more.
Next steps: staff asked the board to consider the adjustments at the next appropriate meeting so the tax collectors can decide whether to run for reelection in February. No final action was taken at the workshop; the item was routed for formal approval at a future meeting.
Ending: The board did not vote on the compensation changes at the workshop; staff will present a formal motion at a later meeting for board action.
