By Joan F. Simoneau, Community Reporter
Marlborough – An order to create an assistant building commissioner position to replace one of the two local inspector positions within the Marlborough Building Department, was proposed to the City Council at its Feb. 22 meeting. Mayor Arthur Vigeant made the proposal in a communication at the request of Building Commissioner Robert F. Camacho, and his predecessor, Michael Mendoza, who both recommended restructuring the department to include the new position.
In his letter to the mayor, Camacho stated: “Having a qualified individual in command that can make critical decisions when the building commissioner is unavailable and assist with the day-to-day operation of the building department is extremely important.”
The department will continue to have three full-time inspectors, comprised of the building commissioner, assistant building commissioner and the local inspector, but the management structure of the department will be improved, the mayor stated in his communication.
“The city has experienced enormous economic growth and investment into properties across the city in recent years,” said Vigeant. “As a result the volume of building permits and required inspections has remained high. This reorganization will help the Building Department function at a high level. In addition to creating a tiered management structure, this change will create a natural succession plan for future years. Each position will have a growth opportunity and will enable us to retain experienced local inspectors.”
On a motion made by Councilor-at-Large Kathleen Robey, the proposal was referred to the Legislative and Legal Affairs and Finance committees for study.