A discussion with the OPP over policing costs and manpower requirements has revealed a decision by Fort Frances town council to accept a contract that pays for fewer officers.
The decision was made December 20, but never reported publicly until now.
Mayor Roy Avis says the decision was above board.
"It was presented to council at an open committee meeting," says Avis. "and council looked at it. It was in our package. There was nothing that was done behind the scene. It was just a process of negotiations that we go through with all contracts."
Councillors may revisit the contract for 16 constables after OPP yesterday outlined differences with the current one for eighteen.
The decision was made December 20, but never reported publicly until now.
Mayor Roy Avis says the decision was above board.
"It was presented to council at an open committee meeting," says Avis. "and council looked at it. It was in our package. There was nothing that was done behind the scene. It was just a process of negotiations that we go through with all contracts."
Councillors may revisit the contract for 16 constables after OPP yesterday outlined differences with the current one for eighteen.
