Ergonomist to fit out chairs for Paradise staff

By Mark Squibb

Paradise council last month approved the purchase of new office chairs to replace chairs that were damaged in last February’s Town Hall fire.
Councillor Larry Vaters explained the Town Hall’s ergonomic office chairs were written off due to excessive smoke damage.
A request for quotes was issued and evaluated and staff determined that Chandler best fit the bill.
Staff then recommended council buy 20 T-Centric Ergocentric chairs from Chandler at a cost of $16,197, plus HST, for a total cost of $18,627.
The chairs are able to be customized to fit a wider range of employee bodies.
Vaters noted the Town will include the cost in it’s claim to the insurance company for consideration.
Councillor Glen Carew allowed that while it seemed like a lot of money to spend on office chairs, the contract includes a visit by an ergonomist who will fit the chairs to staff specifications.
“They’re modular chairs, so they can be reconfigured as required when staff move in and out,” said Carew. “So, I’m happy to support this motion.”