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Council approves reduced inspections for Lakeside during pause, with $10,000 penalty for uninspected town work
Summary
The Council approved part‑time inspection services for Lakeside while site work is paused, with the condition that if any town‑owned infrastructure work is performed without an inspector on site a $10,000 fine will be assessed to the developer; Council retained the right to resume full‑time inspections.
The Trappe Town Council approved Lakeside's request to reduce GMB inspection services to part‑time while site work is paused, but imposed a $10,000 penalty if town‑owned infrastructure work is performed without an inspector on site.
James Cook, speaking for Rauch and on behalf of the developer request, reviewed the letter asking to reduce inspection services during the pause. Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan emphasized the Town determines necessary inspection levels and confirmed the Council may resume full‑time inspections at any time. After discussion, President Newnam moved to approve part‑time inspections with the $10,000 fine condition; Commissioner Chase seconded and the motion passed unanimously (recorded votes: Sullivan Y; Newnam Y; Potter Y; Chase Y).
GMB approved the change provided the firm receives one week's notice before any on‑site work that requires an inspector. The Council retained the option to restore full‑time inspection if needed.
