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Council tables proposed county building-official contract after concerns about fee increase
Summary
Councilors questioned a county proposal to provide building-official services at a flat fee the council said could be roughly four times current costs; the item was tabled so council can seek itemized hours, negotiate terms, and explore alternatives.
Councilors spent significant time reviewing a proposed professional services contract from the county for building-official services. A council member expressed concern that the county’s new proposal moves from time-and-expense billing to a high flat fee and "is 4 times what our contract ... was" previously.
"They're wanting us to pay 4 times what we paid last year," a council member said, noting prior billing included hourly rates and mileage. Council members discussed options including negotiating the flat fee down, requesting an itemized projection of hours tied to historical service levels, or seeking third-party contractors. Concerns were raised about red-tag authority language, insurance wording and whether the town would get value equivalent to a half-time employee for the proposed fee.
Because of those unresolved contract-structure and price concerns, a motion to table consideration and return with more information was made, seconded, and approved on a voice vote.
