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. <br />by the realtor and could be changed. He used a roof as an example, if a city <br />inspector tells a home owner. that a roof is leaking and needs repair, and the <br />owner patches it with roofing cement so that it no longer leaks, a city inspector <br />must accept this as being repaired, where as a private inspector can get the roof <br />replaced through their negotiations. He believed that regulating private <br />inspectors will get more done for the city over the long haul. Mr. Burk believed <br />that licensing inspectors is a good place to start and city inspections could be <br />started later. Mr. Piar again suggested a meeting with other home inspectors and <br />real estate agents to get some input from them. He again noted that the biggest <br />problem would be with the buyer signing off and then finding out that there was a <br />problem later; as an example, if there was a bad roof would the buyer be <br />responsible because he signed off on the inspection. Mr. Conway stated that the <br />purchaser would have to be aware of what might happen and require that repairs be <br />made prior to signing off. He believed that input froan others might help with the <br />program. He pointed out several items which the city could not make a home omer <br />correct and noted that legislation.could be passed to require smoke detectors in <br />all homes, but that does not mean people will install them or keep them operable. <br />Mre Burk believed that licensing inspectors will at least give the city an idea <br />if an inspector is qualified. The members discussed what qualifications and <br />information should be required to license inspectors. Again Mr. Piar suggested <br />some kind of a public meeting, again mentioning his concern that a buyer would <br />have to sign off in 5 days. Mr. Burk assured Mr. Piax that the board is not <br />through with the issue of how far the city goes, he thinks that it will take some <br />time to fornn.ilate the city's involvement, but he thought this was the first step. <br />This check list will help the city to determine if the inspectors that are out <br />there are doing theix job. Mr. Conway stated that the board had already voted to <br />register inspectors, but he needs some guidelines and qualifications. The <br />newspaper article that had been presented had mentioned 3 things that the home <br />owners should ask a home i.nspector might be a beginning. Since no other city <br />licenses these inspectors, the board will have to draw up their oNm requirements. <br />The members will study the check list and come up with suggestions. As Mr. Piar <br />had requested, it taas agreed to hold a public hearing on January 27, 1994 and to <br />invite private home inspectors along with some. real estate companies to attend in <br />order to work out various problems. Mr. Piar will look into getting a list of <br />home inspectors and it was noted that real estate agents should have a list of <br />inspectors who work in the area. Mr. Conway suggested that there be an R.S.V.P. <br />for the real estate companies. The clerk and Mr. Conway will either draft a <br />letter or send a notice of a public hearing. Mr. Conway suggested that the <br />members set up their own guidelines as to what they want to discuss and then ask <br />for the audience participation. As fax as who will be responsible for making <br />repairs, the purchaser should be made aware that if he signs off on an inspection <br />he would be liable for any violations noted on the report. As far as the homes <br />that do not sell, and are never inspected, Lakewood does that but they had to <br />hire 3 inspectors. Mr. Conway advised that if the State starts a licensing <br />program, they could stop the cities fr.om starting one, if they have no licensing <br />policy in place. <br />VII. ADJOURNMQQT : <br />The meAt?W was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. <br />B.