Dear Editor:
I have had reservations about Osoyoos town councils for some time. It all started when council bought two solar-powered garbage cans for $20,000.
They then bought a community bus for about $80,000 which they seem to have had trouble finding a use for.
Next up was a proposed eight-bay fire hall on Highway 97, a hall which could be expanded to 12 bays even though a second hall on the east side of the bridge has been discussed by council.
And last, but not least, is the town’s new garbage contract.
I understand BFI Canada was the low bidder by a small amount. Personally, I was quite happy with the last company that won the contract to pick up our garbage and I suspect with BFI’s $2.50 per week extra charge, the cost will be much higher than the last company’s.
I guess only time will tell if that’s the case.
I would like to suggest council add this new cost to BFI’s bid and if more than the last company’s bid, cancel the contract and return it to the previous company.
Ralph Wand,
Osoyoos, B.C.
