The City of North Battleford is going to be contracting out its building inspections for an extended period of time.
Monday, council approved a contract with CCA Construction Code Authority of North Battleford.
They already provide building official services for over 30 municipalities including the Town of Battleford, RM of North Battleford and City of Meadow Lake.
The decision was prompted by some staffing challenges.
It was announced at council Monday that current building inspector Jerry Wintonyk will be retiring from his position June 30. At Monday’s meeting City Manager Jim Puffalt extended his thanks to Wintonyk for his years of service to the City.
In addition to Wintonyk’s retirement, building official Nicole Lowey will be off due to maternity leave starting in mid-June. The plan is for building inspections to be contracted out until staffing is back to full strength.
The cost of the contract with CCA Construction Code Authority is covered by budget and by the salaries of the temporary vacancies. The contract extends for a minimum six-month period.
