Posted on March 10, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
A change was discussed this week to Starke County’s ordinance on manufactured housing applicability.
Building Inspector Terry Stephenson told the Starke County Commissioners this week he would like to eliminate the need for a licensed set crew.
“Since I’ve got to go out and inspect everything, the average set crew is charging $2,000 to $2,500 to set and inspect these mobile homes,” said Stephenson. “I think the county would be better served that if they took that extra $2,000 and bought a nicer mobile home.”
Stephenson added that the crews set the mobile home on the pads or runners that have already been inspected and then he has to inspect the placement to ensure all is within code. Stephenson said the crew doesn’t have to charge for the inspection since he’s already handling the process.
The commissioners unanimously approved the amendment.
In other business, the commissioners had a chance to review an ordinance to acknowledge that a code enforcement officer will be under the supervision of the Starke County Planning Commission. As part of the ordinance, the plan commission members will have the authority to hire, fire, discipline, and assign tasks and deadlines for the code enforcement officer.
This is a new position. The county council approved funding for the officer for this year’s budget. A person has not yet been hired in that position.
The commissioners approved the ordinance with a unanimous vote.
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