By Mark Squibb
The Town of Bay Bulls held its final public meeting of the year December 9, and despite the meeting lasting only about 15 minutes, council attended to a number of matters ahead of the new year.
The first matter of business was to ratify the purchase of four culverts at a total cost of $4,697 plus HST. The culverts were needed to address an immediate concern within town.
Council also approved-in principle two residential developments, one on Northside Road and one along the main road, awarded a recruitment services contract at a cost of $3,250, plus HST, and purchased 40 compost bins at a cost of $1,800, plus HST, for use in a compost program. Residents will be able to buy a bin from the town hall at a reduced price.
Council also attended to a number of housekeeping items, such as approving the 2025 public meeting schedule, appointing Mitch Moran as Appeals Commissioner for 2025, approving town hall Christmas hours, approving prizes for the Christmas Light it Up Challenge, approving pre-authorized payments for 2025, and awarding staff Christmas bonuses.
Deputy Mayor Jason O’Brien took a moment to remind residents that beginning in 2025 garbage will be picked up on Thursdays, and Mayor Keith O’Driscoll closed out the meeting by wishing residents a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
