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Establishment of BZA Alternate Member Positions

North Hempstead

Summary

The town debated creating paid alternate positions for the Board of Zoning Appeals to prevent meeting cancellations when regular members are absent. Council members raised concerns about taxpayer costs, stipend management, and voting consistency before deciding to continue the public hearing to February.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jan 14, 2025.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Potential per diem stipends for alternate members, estimated around $600 per meeting.

✅Who benefits

Applicants seeking to avoid hearing delays due to a lack of quorum.

⚠️Who could be affected

Taxpayers who would fund the stipends for alternate members.

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