Council debates taking septic inspections in‑house, discusses contractor certification and code placement
Council discussed a proposed, more detailed septic ordinance that would move local oversight of septic installation and proof testing from slow county procedures to the town, require contractor registration/certification for enhanced systems and decide where in town code to place the language (personal utilities vs. subdivision rules).
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The council spent substantial time on a proposed septic ordinance intended to require enhanced septic systems, set contractor qualifications and shift inspection responsibility toward the town. Building official Gazier and councilors disagreed about whether county inspections already covered the same scope; some members said the county’s effort is slow and limited to site location checks, while others said county staff conduct weekly site visits. Gazier explained the town intends a more detailed, technical inspection standard to protect watershed concerns.
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