Trappe Approves Part-Time Inspections for Lakeside, Imposes $10,000 Penalty for Uninspected Town Infrastructure Work

Nov 5, 2025

The council approved Lakeside's request to reduce GMB inspection services to part-time while site work is paused, with a condition that a $10,000 fine will be assessed if town-owned infrastructure work occurs without an inspector on site. The council retained the right to resume full-time inspection at any time.

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James Cook of Rauch reviewed a letter from Lakeside asking to reduce GMB inspection services because site work is paused. Attorney Lyndsey Ryan told the Council the town determines required inspection levels and that inspections are not required while work is paused.

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