The Ellis County Press: City fires building inspector

City fires building inspector
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Editor on 07/23/2009 12:41:00


_The Ellis County Press_
WILMER - After seven years as building inspector with the city, Steve King was
fired during executive session at last Thursday's council meeting via a 4-0
vote.
Councilwoman Tiny Lange was absent.
The decision was made because a third party inspection company would be
available during business hours. Most inspections are made after 5 p.m. and to
help the city budget.
"Because of the downturn in revenues, the city has made the determination that
outsourcing the responsibility of building inspection is a responsible means to
trim budget," said Alice Holloway, city secretary.
"It will also be more convenient for the citizens to acquire proper permits and
inspections during regular business hours. As we prepare for the upswing in
growth, it will be necessary to have the inspector available and time flexible
to accommodate the changing dynamics of planning development."