Council raises electrical/mechanical/plumbing inspection pay to $75 per inspection

The council voted to raise the pay for electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspections from $50 to $75 per inspection after staff and the planning commission recommended the increase.
Staff explained the inspection pay rate had not changed in about 30 years and that surrounding communities have increased rates; one councilor said the recommendation aimed to keep inspectors available and make the program nearly self‑funding. "So it has been recommended recommended to increase the pay to $75 per inspection," a staff member said, and the council approved the change on roll call. Council members confirmed the rate is per inspection.
Why it matters: Inspection availability affects building permit timelines and compliance; increasing compensation aligns village practice with neighboring jurisdictions and helps stabilize inspection services.