Board approves raise in sheriff’s research fee to $50 per hour

The board considered a resolution to increase a sheriff’s department research fee that staff said was previously $30 per hour. The proposed new fee is $50 per hour. Committee member (speaker 4) moved to approve the increase; the motion was seconded and the board approved the resolution by roll call.

During the roll call, the Chair and several board members registered their votes in favor; the clerk read the roll and the resolution (referenced as Resolution 26-0 8-28 b in the transcript) was approved and circulated for signatures.