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Board appoints Barry Isett & Associates as Building Code Official after 2-1 vote
Summary
After an RFP process, the Board appointed Barry Isett & Associates to provide building inspection and plan review services, citing expanded inspection availability; the motion passed 2-1 amid public concerns about transparency and potential costs.
Township Manager Dan DeMeno recommended appointing Barry Isett & Associates (BIA) as the Township’s Building Code Official, citing three proposals received and BIA’s ability to provide comprehensive inspection services, including electrical plan review and inspections previously outsourced and five-day-a-week inspection availability.
Supervisor Steve Quigley supported the change, saying other municipalities reported positive experiences, while Supervisor Lou Betz expressed reservations about tying the appointment to a mid-year fee schedule and preferred fee changes be handled during the January reorganization. Public commenter Bob Andorn strongly opposed the appointment, questioning transparency and possible cost increases; Jim Mollick said the Board has been more open than other agencies but urged reevaluation if costs increase.
Supervisor Rick DeLello moved to appoint BIA as Building Code Official; Supervisor Quigley seconded. The motion passed 2-1 (Yes: DeLello, Quigley; No: Betz). The Board did not attach a specific sunset or review date to the appointment at the meeting.
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