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Part-time inspector position reposted; committee queries scope and inspection of private projects
Summary
Staff reported that a grant-funded part-time inspector position has been advertised again. Committee members asked whether the inspector would inspect private development plantings; staff said the role is expected to cover city projects and plan review but private inspections remain unlikely without additional capacity.
Staff told the committee the part-time inspector position has been advertised again and emphasized that it is grant-funded. "The part time inspector position is advertised again," reported a staff member. Committee members expressed hope someone would apply and discussed whether the inspector would inspect private development plantings.
The staff member clarified that, as described, the new inspector would primarily inspect city projects and conduct plan reviews to ensure planting compliance after installation, not act as an on-site private-development inspector at planting time. Committee members noted that the city may need to adopt specifications (or code changes) and agree that enforcement depends on staffing and adopted procedures.
Members requested further clarity on whether the inspector's responsibilities could be expanded in future code revisions or if the role would remain limited to city-funded projects. No formal action was taken beyond noting the advertisement and advising to circulate the posting to potential candidates.
