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 workloads, 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.
