Re: Good morning snow winter 2009-2010
PWood,
Thanks, for the concern. :lol:
My grandmother had life insurance policies on all of her childern and grandchildren; and collected a lot of money over the years before she left us.
Mule & FM,
I know what you mean about a steping stone city; Harker Heights, Texas takes entry level police officers and pays for their training and as soon as the get certified they move to the "big city".
In this case, I'm finding that most of the problem has been with Inspectors attempting to enforce the codes, getting discouraged and leaving.
I think it's been a head butting game where everyone loses. Right now, contractors within the municipality are not answerable to the State for allowing code violations. The State is in the process of adopting a State Code that all municipalities must adopt; and cannot amend the code to lessen the requirements. Also, we have a State licensing board that will take action against licensed contractors who do not adhere to the State adopted codes.
I see a terrific opportunity to improve code compliance here. Right now, I will mostly observe; help contractors understand the code requirements, and prepare for when the State codes become required.
I always cover my a--, er repair my diviots.
Uncle Bob