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Shabbona delays termination of inspection contract, seeks orderly transition
Summary
Trustees expressed dissatisfaction with the town's contracted inspection service (BNF Construction Code), discussed open permits and potential liability, and tabled termination pending a replacement or transition plan.
Board members discussed terminating the village's contract with BNF Construction Code over complaints about communication, permit processing and fees. Several trustees urged not to terminate without a replacement in place to avoid a gap that would leave pending permits unfinished.
Trustees proposed a committee‑of‑the‑whole approach to expedite finding a replacement inspector or to consider bringing the function in‑house; they agreed to table termination while staff inventories open permits and explores options. One trustee said permit fees seemed excessive and that the village received little revenue from permit processing under the contract.
