Espanola council did not approve the hiring of a second building inspector.
Espanola hired a second building inspector to share with other municipalities a couple of years ago.
That inspector is so busy with the outside communities, they are now not available for Espanola.
A third had been hired to cover for another who went on maternity leave, but did not return.
A request was made to hire a second inspector to alleviate some of the workload, but Councilor Heather Mallott pointed out there is an obligation to taxpayers to keep costs down.
Council decided a second inspector will not be hired and the town will have to work around the full time building inspector’s schedule to get the work done, such as building permits, inspections and other requirements of the position.
