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Committee pauses on as-needed building inspector contract, refers funding and scope questions to finance
Summary
The Planning and Development Committee debated hiring an as‑needed building inspector to handle code enforcement, inspections of four flagged houses and other complaints, but took no formal action and sent the contract and budget questions to the finance committee.
The Planning and Development Committee debated hiring an as‑needed building inspector to perform code inspections and enforce zoning rules but did not approve the contract and instead referred the item to the county finance committee for further review.
The issue matters because county staff said there are multiple properties that need inspection — including homes tied to child welfare checks — and the proposed contract would pay an outside inspector $300 per hour. Beth (zoning administrator) told the committee, “If the inspect the contract is approved tonight, it's $300 an hour. I must…
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