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Committee pushes contractor certification, inspections and digital permit records for erosion control
Summary
CPIC discussed training and recertification for contractors, a priority inspection policy for erosion controls before foundation work, and adoption of CompanyCam to import time‑stamped photos into permit files to speed enforcement.
Committee members and staff discussed a package of practical steps to reduce erosion risk from construction and to improve permit documentation.
Staff member (S3) said the town should pursue joint training with state contractor‑certification staff and local instructors so contractors who have let certifications lapse can recertify. "You move to 4,300 square feet of disturbed soil, you've gotta be certified," Staff member (S3) said, citing the certification threshold the town enforces.
Members supported more frequent, prioritized site inspections at key construction milestones — notably before foundation work — and stressed the need to avoid unduly delaying contractors. Staff noted the town now has three inspectors and expects to schedule timely site visits.
To improve documentation, Staff member (S3) described a recent software rollout: "Our new software program...called CompanyCam...by the time we get back to our office, it's already imported directly into the file," creating date‑stamped photographic records that reduce the paperwork burden and provide verifiable evidence for enforcement.
Committee members said a concise one‑page permit insert explaining erosion‑control obligations for landowners could help close compliance gaps, while staff will assemble a list of certified contractors and propose training logistics for the committee’s June update.
