I was asked to serve as secretary for a committee in the township government. It is the Zoning Board of Appeals that meets on an "as needed" basis. An appeal of a zoning variance that was denied has been submitted. I handle everything except chairing the meeting. I have coordinated 12 people on both sides of the issue to set a date. That was no easy task. Now I am putting the meeting agenda in the newspaper and on the township's 3 bulletin boards. Then there is a huge packet of info mailed to all parties. You get the idea. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that I am being paid $10 an hour for my efforts as well as reimbursed for all expenses including mileage. No, I am not taking my money from taxes. The petitioner paid $350 for the privilege of this hearing - no matter the outcome.
Earlier in the year I was sworn in to this post at a township meeting. I felt the seriousness of it at the time. Now the local wheels of government need to get rolling. The hearing is set for October 25.
Remember that Kent was the chairman of the ZBA for Champaign County for several years so he is knowledgable in this area. There were several 'sticky issues' while he was the chair.
ReplyDeleteAlso, when the county was being sued b/c of a ZBA decision then he was served the warrant by a county deputy......which used to upset my mother to no end.