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At-a-glance: appointments approved and Board of Equalization pay increased to $150/day
Summary
During the March 5 meeting the board approved appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals and the James River Alcohol Safety Action Program and adopted resolution R2026-20 to raise Board of Equalization hearing-member pay to $150 per day (down from a requested $200), with the board noting the BOE meets on a four-year cycle.
Board members approved a slate of appointments and adopted a resolution on Board of Equalization compensation during the March 5 session.
Appointments: A motion to approve applicants for the Board of Zoning Appeals and the James River Alcohol Safety Action Program carried by voice vote; the transcript records no roll-call or recorded opposition.
Board of Equalization compensation: Staff presented correspondence from the Board of Equalization requesting an increase in per-day compensation from $75 (in place since 2005) to $200 per day, retroactive to the first meeting on March 2. County staff provided cost options for $100, $150 and $175 per day. After discussion, the board adopted a resolution (R2026-20) setting compensation at $150 per day and directed staff to prepare the appropriate documentation.
Why it matters: The BOE meets during reassessment cycles (noted in the transcript as occurring every four years); the pay change affects recruitment and budget lines tied to future assessment cycles.
What happens next: Staff will prepare the resolution paperwork (R2026-20) and make budget adjustments as needed; appointments take effect as determined by their respective boards and programs.
Quoted: Staff explained the BOE had requested the increase and provided cost estimates; a supervisor moved that "we approve the applicant for Board of Zoning Appeals... and James River Alcohol Safety Action Program as presented," and later a resolution was made to set BOE pay at $150 per day.
