By Mark Squibb/November 18, 2021
Councils don’t often have to get the provincial government’s permission to approve a tool shed, but that was exactly what happened in Bay Bulls last week.
The request for approval of construction of the new shed on a Track Road Extension property had originally appeared on the October agenda.
However, councilor Keith O’ Driscoll, along with wife and fellow councilor Shannon O’Driscoll, declared a conflict of interest because of an immediate family member living adjacent to the property. Mayor Neil O’ Brien also declared a conflict of interest because he also lived near the property.
With only two members of council remaining, the Town had to request ministerial approval for those two members, councilor Jason Sullivan and Deputy Mayor Jason O’Brien, to vote on the matter.
Both Jasons voted in favor of the motion.
