A source advised Cramahe Now on Friday that the township CAO, Christie Alexander, had approached Mr. O'Brien with the idea. The story could not be confirmed by anyone at the township.
The township, in theory at least, has a vacancy at the head of Public Works due to the resignation a week ago of Barry Thrasher. Mr. Thrasher left the township to take a Deputy Director's position with the Town of Cobourg. His duties there begin on February 22.
That doesn't leave the township much time to decide its direction. There have been no in camera meetings to discuss the situation so it is unclear how much discussion has been held on the matter by council and staff.
There appear to be three options open to the township.
It can hire a new Director of Public Works, it could offer Mr. O'Brien more responsibilities, or it could promote two of its current staff within the Works Department to supervise rural and urban activities. The third choice would be somewhat ironic since the township went the opposite way six years ago before hiring Mr. Thrasher, claiming it was a cost-saving move.
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