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City reports inspection contractor change and new meter readings that may raise water‑right estimates
Summary
Staff said the city has contracted with Pacific Testing and Inspection for building services after inspector staffing changes; the city also reported budget pressures and preliminary water‑meter readings that may show much larger available water than previously recorded.
City staff updated the commission on building‑inspection services and broader operational matters.
A commissioner read a staff report: "At the October, the current residential and commercial inspector agreements came to an end. The city is now contracting with Pacific Testing and Inspection for building services." Staff (S6) explained the full‑time building‑inspector/codes enforcement position was recently terminated for budget reasons and that a previous contractor (identified in the transcript as 'LG') and an associate have temporarily agreed to provide plan review and inspections.
Budget and water: A staff speaker said the city is experiencing budget difficulties but did not expect an immediate effect on commission work. The speaker relayed a preliminary Public Works finding that new well meters appear to show much larger capacity than previously recorded: "he thinks we're gonna have upwards of 10,000,000 gallons versus 1,000,000 gallon of water rights with the new meters on there." Staff said they will provide more specific numbers once they are comfortable with the data.
What happens next: Staff asked commissioners to report any inspection problems during the contractor transition and committed to return with confirmed water‑capacity figures and any implications for planning and development. No policy decisions were made at the meeting.
