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Local operator offers to bid for Kanosh park and cemetery maintenance; council to advertise bids
Summary
Deborah Willoughby, owner of Blue Pine Mountain Crest, offered a bid plan and rough measurements for cemetery and park spraying and fertilization; the council agreed to advertise the contract and seek multiple bids, aiming to decide by the next meeting so spring work can begin.
A local contractor, Deborah Willoughby of Blue Pine Mountain Crest, attended the meeting to offer her services for cemetery and park maintenance, including weed control, fertilization and targeted sterilization of gravel areas. She estimated the cemetery at about 5 acres and offered to provide a formal bid if the town would advertise the solicitation.
Council members reiterated procurement rules requiring public bids and multiple offers for municipal work. Staff said the town can post the request and aim to evaluate bids at the next council meeting so seasonal treatments can begin. The council discussed scope (park & cemetery together versus separate bids) and whether to include roadside treatments; staff agreed to request separate bids for park/cemetery and for roadside spraying.
Why it matters: The council flagged weeds and goat‑head puncture seeds as recurring issues that affect public spaces and resident property. A competitively procured contract will clarify scope, limit liability and provide a regular service schedule.
Details: Willoughby described a multi‑step lawn program and the use of pre‑emergents and selective broadleaf herbicides; council members cautioned against broad soil sterilization in street strip areas where trees could be harmed and asked for tree‑safe application language. Staff will publish the bid with separate line items for cemetery/park and roadside spraying and return with bids for council consideration.
