AGENDA DATE: 6/7/2023
TITLE:
Title
Consider Compensation for Planning Commission and Other Boards
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Public hearing to consider an increase in compensation for members serving on the Planning Commission and other Boards that are compensated under the County Code.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Rosenberg, Herrick, Shifflett, Rice
PRESENTER (S): Jessica Rice
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Albemarle County Local Government provides compensation to members serving on the following Boards and Commissions, at rates codified in the County Code: the Architectural Review Board, the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Equalization Board, the Fire Prevention Board of Appeals/Local Board of Building Code Appeals (the “Other Boards”), and the Planning Commission.
Adjustments to pay for the Planning Commission and Other Boards have not been consistently applied over time. During the April 19 Board meeting, staff advised that no record of an increase in compensation has occurred since Fiscal Year 2001 and recommended that the Planning Commission and Other Boards receive the same increase in compensation that the Board had during that period of time, including the Board’s proposed increase for Fiscal Year 2024, as part of the budget process. At the Board’s direction, that funding was included in the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and staff initiated drafting of an ordinance. At its May 17, 2023 meeting, the Board directed that travel reimbursements, which are already offered to members of the Other Boards, also be offered to Planning Commissioners.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: Based on the Board’s direction, staff has drafted a proposed ordinance (Attachment A) that would restore the compensation of Planning Commissioners and members of Other Boards to the same proportion of Board of Supervisors’ compensation as existed in Fiscal Year 2001 and would offer travel reimbursements to Planning Commissioners.
In future years, staff intends to bring forward consideration of the Planning Commission and Other Boards’ compensation during the budget process.
BUDGET IMPACT: If approved following the public hearing, the total cost increase for Fiscal Year 2024 would be $28,956 and is included in the FY 24 Adopted Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Following a public hearing, staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached ordinance (Attachment A) to increase the compensation of Planning Commissioners and members of the Other Boards.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Proposed Ordinance