By Mark Squibb
Witless Bay council approved a smattering of purchases and maintenance projects during the July public meeting.
Among the motions was one to award a patch paving contract to Bishops Road Work Inc., at a total cost of $29,390, plus HST.
“We’ve had staff go out and look at the town overall, and these are the sections that need the most urgent attention,” said councillor Ralph Carey.
Earlier in the meeting, council approved the purchase of crack sealing equipment at a cost of $3,515, plus HST.
Carey said the paving budget was stretched, and the scope of work was decreased, by approving the purchase of crack sealing equipment so that some work could be completed in house.
Council also approved the purchase of about $2,000 worth of fire fighting foam used for fire suppression. The foam, when sprayed on a fire, forms a barrier that cuts off the fuel’s oxygen supply.
Council also approved a motion to submit a gas tax funding application in the amount of $7,325 for Harbour Road upgrades, which would include a guardrail and retaining wall, and furthermore to award the work to the lowest bidder, Harbour Construction, at a cost of $7,325, plus HST.
