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Council advances first reading of snow-emergency ordinance, outlines contractor rotation and bidding process
Summary
The council held a first reading of an ordinance on snow emergencies and snow removal routes; councilors discussed a contractor rotation list, bidding procedures and how excess snow removal from parking and handicap spaces would be handled, and advanced the ordinance on first reading by roll call.
The mayor introduced a first reading of a City of Morehead ordinance concerning snow emergency declarations, snow removal and designated snow-emergency routes. A councilor observed the city had not previously adopted a formal snow-removal ordinance and said the draft lays out a management plan that would make clear how declarations are made and how routes (primary, secondary, tertiary) are handled.
Council members discussed public bidding and contractor rotation. One member noted the city had already put the work out to bid and encouraged people interested to contact the city clerk; other members asked how bidding maps and contractor assignments would be defined and whether rotating contractors might make it difficult to equalize equipment or service. The council recorded affirmative votes on the motion to advance the ordinance on first reading; detailed implementation and procurement rules remain to be finalized.
