Inspectors report on fire‑safety activities, Ripple Brook East erosion control and Tom Line resurfacing

The commission heard routine reports from the fire and building inspectors. The fire inspector said National Night Out events involved broad department participation and that the department will begin the second half of its fire‑inspection cycle; the officer also said three new inspectors are expected to start in early 2025.

"We had a good National Night Out with the fire department...Beginning of '25 we'll have 3 new inspectors on board," the fire inspector said.

The building inspector reported ongoing erosion‑control issues in the Ripple Brook East subdivision, said letters have been issued to property owners to reinstall required erosion control where needed, and said developers have agreed to final corrective work. He also discussed Tom Line road work, noting the pavement held better than expected during pulverizing and shaping and that the project could come in up to about $25,000 under budget if no undercuts are required.

"There's still some regrading that needs to be done to get the stormwater where I want it to be...the good news is thus far there have been not any reason to complete undercuts. It looks good and it could come in significantly under budget — up to $25,000," the building inspector said.

The building inspector said staff will continue to monitor erosion control and follow standard DOT/municipal standards for silt fence, inlet protection and checks after rain events. Where erosion control is inadequate, the inspector said the village may withhold occupancy or require corrective permits until compliance is demonstrated.