A Griffith councillor is facing scrutiny over allegations of a potential conflict of interest relating to asbestos removal services for a fire-damaged building.

Councillor Scott Groat entered a rescission motion following a closed council session in August, seeking to overturn a decision about engaging asbestos removal services for temporary fencing and testing at an unspecified fire-damaged site.

Cr Groat's motion was based on his claim that he had obtained cheaper quotes for the work than those presented in the closed council meeting. However, council's senior management pointed out that the original estimates were only indicative, with formal procurement processes still required.

At the September 9 ordinary council meeting, Mayor Doug Curran expressed concerns about how the alternative quotes were obtained.

"I find it hard to understand how we have been able to obtain this quote, which has not been supplied to council, from a company which has also not been advised to council, without the information in the closed council being provided to that provider," Mayor Curran said.

"I hope that report hasn't gotten out to the community because that would be very poor form."

In response, Cr Groat said he had "merely asked for the quotes" for his own information, explaining he wanted to understand costs as Griffith has multiple fire-damaged buildings requiring attention.

"I know fencing is a lot cheaper than what we were quoted," Cr Groat said.

The mayor argued several times that the original pricing was indicative to help councillors understand the scope of expenditure they were voting on. Council's Director of Sustainable Development, Joe Rizzo, provided clarification on the amounts from the previous report during the discussion.

The matter highlights ongoing tensions within council over transparency and proper procurement procedures.