Depew appoints two third‑party electrical inspectors after reapplication process

Mayor Kevin Peterson on Tuesday appointed Joe Garvin and Joe Homan of Atlantic Inland Incorporated as third‑party electrical inspectors for the Village of Depew, a role Mayor Peterson said is established pursuant to village law.

The move followed public comment from Joe Prabilski, who introduced himself as an inspector with Commonwealth Electrical Inspection Agency and asked whether the village’s list of approved third‑party inspectors was exclusive. Building official Keith told the board the village’s code requires third‑party electrical inspectors to reapply every five years and that many had not reapplied since 2014; he said staff would update the list and accept applications. “You guys will be on the list,” Keith told Prabilski during the exchange.

Why it matters: the village uses a roster of third‑party electrical inspectors for permit inspections, and updating the roster ensures continuity of inspections after the departure of a longtime inspector. The trustees approved the appointment by roll call vote.

Practical details and next steps: Mayor Peterson said the village asked inspectors to reapply and that a refreshed list should be ready by the end of June. Prabilski said paperwork for his agency would be submitted “shortly” and that he and other local inspectors have extensive field experience.

The board approved the appointments by roll call; Deputy Mayor Morawski and trustees voted in favor. The board did not set a deadline beyond the earlier reapplication guidance; staff said they would meet with inspector representatives to confirm required documents and insurance.