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Department reports: recordings up, zoning revenue ahead, inspections and customer demand rising
Summary
Staff reported higher recording revenue year-over-year, zoning revenue of $63,281 (57% of projection), and an increase in septic inspections and sanitary permit activity; customer walk-ins and call volumes were highlighted as operational pressure points.
Register of Deeds Nicole Ziebell reported that June 2026 numbers showed increases compared with June 2025 and that as of May 2026 the office's revenue collected is at 43.27% of projection. Ziebell said software changes are expected to affect future operations and revenues.
Zoning Administrator Jean Potter reported year-to-date zoning revenue of $63,281 (57% of projection), a 2% increase from last year, and steady permit intake. Zoning Technician Zach Hughes reported 16 septic inspections, nine zoning on-site visits, and 19 sanitary permit reviews/issuances (two under state review). Hughes also provided customer-service metrics: 535 calls in June and peak walk-in days M/W/F in the mornings and around lunch.
