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City Council Meeting Tonight

City Council will be voting on a motion to rescind the already approved purchase of two new 3/4 ton trucks.

 

The tender was awarded back on April 10th to McKay GM, with a total cost of $83,037.49.

 

Councillor Duncan Wong spoke to 102.9 CHTM to explain why he brought forward the motion to rescind.

 

He said that when the city wants to spend money to buy new equipment, like what they're going to spending on the two trucks, he wants the equipment to be able to used here in Thompson.

 

Wong said that trucks, both of which are 2WD, are not the best option when it comes to dealing with winters here in Thompson.

 

He also said that because they are the 3/4 ton trucks rather than the usual 1/2 ton, the extra weight will make them harder to free when they get stuck in the snow.

 

Wong added that in life you don't usually get a second chance to fix mistakes, and his motion to rescind gives council a second chance to consider their decision.

 

Councillor Wong moved a motion to table the discussion back in April to allow more time to look in to buying 4WD trucks rather than the 2WD. Councillors Wong, Matechuck, Kolada and Byer voted in favour. The vote was 4-4, and the resolution was defeated as a majority is needed to pass a motion or resolution.   

 

City Council will meet this evening, starting at 7:00, in council chambers at City Hall.

 

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

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