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0 BOOK 21 PAGE 25O Officers and cost per hour for part-time deputies, along with the cost from a private security agency. Part-time Bailiff Jimmy Davis appeared before the Board, along with Capt. Estes, to discuss the need for two additional staff and the make-up of the different courts and number of Bailiffs required to man the courtrooms. It was stated that on some days as many as seven bailiffs are required to provide courthouse security when all courts are in session. Deputies are pulled from road duty to work the courts as needed. After much discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to add one Bailiff position to the Sheriffs Office and allow the Sheriff to decide whether that position be a full-time position or two part-time positions. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Lemmond, Reives, and Stevens Nay: Adams, Hincks, and Paschal The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a four to three vote. Appraisal Manager Lisa Faulkner and Tim Cain from Assessment Solutions gave the Board an update on the 2007 Revaluation Project. Ms. Faulkner stated the Tax Office is working on new construction permits at this time. Mr. Cain presented the Schedule of Values to Commissioners and stated a work session will be conducted on Monday, November 13, 2006 immediately following the regular meeting of the Board. Mr. Cain stated the Schedule of Values would be covered in detail at the work session. Any changes to the Schedule of Values will be presented to Commissioners prior to the work session. The Board took no action on this matter. The Board considered a request for a pay increase for members of the Board of Equalization and Review (Board of E & R). Mr. Albert Adcock, Chairman of the Board of E & R submitted a written request stating the Board of E & R was established and appointed in February 1995, and paid $15.00 per hour when the Board convened for business. Mr. Adcock asked that member's pay be increased to $20.00-$25.00 per hour. In June 1995, the Commissioners approved mileage reimbursement for members of the Board of E & R, in addition to their $15.00 hourly rate. Chairman Hincks refrained from discussion and voting since he will be serving as an alternate member on this Board effective January 2007. Mr. Adcock stated the board was made up of dedicated workers that spend a lot of time researching and studying property issues. He further stated he felt members should be compensated for their meeting time and any site visits they have to make. After some discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve a salary increase for members of the Board of E & R from $15.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Lemmond and Reives Nay: Adams, Paschal and Stevens Abstained: Hincks 3