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Elgin County, which is responsible for Justice Donald said two further Investigator Angela Snedden. very live issue,” Mr. Cudmore press freedom.” south approaches for the installation of a modular bridge both the collapsed and temporary bridges, expects the new items of disclosure were to be The name of the third officer said. that will temporarily replace the collapsed Imperial Road JYVZZPUNV]LY*H[ÄZO*YLLR[VILYLHK`MVY[YHɉJPU(\N\Z[ delivered by the Crown later was not heard clearly by the re- The defence he planned to (AE/Rob Perry) “Baywatch” look to new Port Stanley guard tower by Rob Perry general specifications such as Councillor Harold Wink- of just over $100,000 to build not big on this design.” Industrial Design tower was reduced the interior temper- “wrap” could be put on the of The Aylmer Express what it would be used for and worth said, “It looks like a con- a municipal boathouse for Port Mayor David Marr said designed specifically for use ature by 10 degrees to help exterior with a different col- Some Central Elgin council- how high off the beach a view- dominium to me. It’s nicer than Stanley harbour with a large Central Elgin had tried to find by lifeguards, with its prod- keep lifeguards cool. our or graphics to reflect Port lors are unhappy with the Cal- ing deck should be. my house.” roll-up door and rubber roof a company willing to bid on a ucts used around the world. Cr. Roberts said, “I’m ob- Stanley’s nautical character. ifornia-style lifeguard tower to No companies bid on that. He asked if Yarmouth Metal shingles. tender, but those prices came At night, the shutters over viously very alone on this, but Councillors then voted be installed at Port Stanley’s Then, he said, Fire Chief Fabricators of Central Elgin The municipality could try in too high, or to submit a pro- windows could be locked I like it. Very Baywatch.” unanimously to approve the Main Beach later this summer, Chris McDonough began re- had been consulted. to issue a tender when contract- posal, but none did. down and stairs raised so no- Cr. McNeil said he wouldn’t purchase, except for Cr. Den- but Cr. Fiona Roberts said she searching possible alternatives It might be able to make ors were less busy, but “I don’t The existing tower was body could get in, he said. oppose the recommended pur- nis Crevits, who declared a actually loved the “Baywatch” and found the California com- a similar tower, he said, that know if that will ever come.” “past its lifespan by a long- The colour could be chase, trusting in municipal conflict of interest and did not look at a meeting Monday, pany which made such towers didn’t look “rather extrava- As it was, even if the Santa shot,” he said. “It needs to be changed, he said, but white managers to make the tower participate in discussion or June 25. for use in that state and around gant.” Ana company’s price were ac- replaced.” was used for a reason, to re- look “more Port Stanley.” voting. Baywatch was a popular the world. Cr. Dan McNeil, who rep- cepted, the tower wouldn’t be Chief McDonough said the flect heat. Ceiling insulation Chief McDonough said a television show that aired from The cost in Canadian dol- resents Port Stanley, said, “I in place until at least mid-Au- 1989 to 2001, focusing on the lars for the tower itself would don’t like the way it looks in gust. fictional adventure of Los An- be $59,560, he said. Ship- the photograph.” Cr. Winkworth asked if Yar- geles County lifeguards. ping would cost an additional He didn’t believe it would fit mouth Metal could be direct- Physical Services Direc- $10,000, a concrete mounting the character of Port Stanley, he ly approached, given Central tor Lloyd Perrin, in a report, pad $7,500 and “scour protec- said. He’d be happier to spend Elgin’s procurement policies. MakeMake ourour gardengarden sought permission to purchase tion” for the foundation another more money to get something Finance Director Karen a prefabricated fibreglass tow- $4,000, for a total of $81,060. more appropriate, but didn’t Harris said the only reason er from Industrial Design Re- That cost, he said, would be think other councillors would council could authorize a pur- search of Santa Ana, Califor- just over the original budget es- back that. chase from a “sole source” youryour garden!garden! nia, at a price of $44,700 in US timate. Deputy Mayor Martyn provider without seeking com- dollars. Deputy Mayor Sally Mar- asked if Yarmouth Metal could peting prices was that the pro- The main lifeguard tower at tyn said the tower in a picture build a tower to the same ap- posed fibreglass tower was a Main Beach needed to be re- provided to councillors looked proximate design. proprietary design of Industrial placed, he said, with a budget much shorter than the current Mr. Perrin said the existing Design. 48937 Glencolin Ln, Aylmer set for that of $75,000. one on the beach. tower was metal, but didn’t Giving the company’s de- 519-765-1752 However, when a tower de- Chief McDonough said the meet all health and safety stan- sign to another manufacturer FRESH-PICKED signed by the municipality was company would revise its stan- dards. would be wrong, she said. Open Mon-Sat 8am-6pm tendered, the lowest bid was dard design so that the viewing Central Elgin could go back The only way to call ten- for $154,810, and the highest deck would be at nine feet in- to the drawing board, he said, ders again, she said, would be Closed Sunday $370,000. stead of six. but he didn’t think a new tender to redesign the structure. www.berryhillfruitfarm.com STRAWBERRIES He didn’t believe that repre- That was a foot lower than would result in any lower bids. Central Elgin couldn’t shop sented “value for money,” so the current tower, but would He pointed out the lowest around for a better price after instead a request for proposals be high enough that lifeguards bid was $157,000 for what was a tender had closed, she add- was issued without a specific could see the entire beach from essentially “a two-storey gar- ed. Local Raspberries, Beets, Asparagus & More design attached to it, only some the deck, he said.