Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Community Development topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Crook County community development presents KPIs: fast inspections, code enforcement targets
Summary
John Astor, community development director, presented the department’s mission and five service areas — building safety, land‑use planning, code compliance, on‑site septic regulation and operations — and proposed performance metrics including 95% of building inspections within one business day and closing 60% of code cases within 90 days; staff will develop a KPI dashboard and include the description in the January 2026 package.
John Astor, Crook County community development director, told commissioners his department’s mission is to "enhance the quality of life in Crook County by enforcing development standards that safeguard life, health, property, and the public welfare."
Astor outlined five core service areas: building safety (plan review and inspections), land‑use planning (zoning and long‑range planning), code compliance (complaint intake and investigations), on‑site septic regulation (permits and inspections) and department operations (records, cross‑training and customer service coordination).
Performance targets: Astor proposed specific metrics to measure service delivery: 95% of building inspections performed within one business day, 60% of code‑compliance cases closed within 90 days, and initial inspections for complaints completed within 1–3 business days. He said the department is developing a KPI dashboard to track those measures.
Partnerships and mandates: Astor listed state and local partners the department coordinates with and referenced state mandates — including comprehensive plan, zoning ordinances and building code enforcement — that structure the office’s responsibilities.
Reception and next steps: Commissioners praised the department for quick permit processing and inspection turnaround compared with neighboring counties; Astor thanked staff and said the core service description will be refined based on feedback and incorporated into the board’s January 2026 package.
