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Committee moves modest board‑compensation referral to business meeting
Summary
A board member proposed a modest increase in per‑meeting compensation (noting the last adjustment occurred decades ago); the committee agreed to place the referral on the business meeting agenda for further discussion and a vote.
Board member Mister O'Connell introduced a referral to raise board compensation modestly, arguing the stipend had gone unchanged for many years and that stagnant pay could deter potential candidates. He said the proposal follows recent administrative pay adjustments and suggested a $9 per‑meeting increase consistent with that change.
Members discussed comparable rates elsewhere and whether public comment would follow if the board advances the proposal. The committee had no objections to placing the issue on the business meeting agenda. The presiding official called for voices and the referral will be considered at the next business meeting for further debate and a vote.
No final compensation change was adopted at the governance meeting; the item was moved forward for board consideration.
