The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education met Monday evening in the FCHS Study Hall. Before the meeting, a public hearing took place to gather
The Wayne County Board met last night for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The board unanimously approved a contract with Clay County Hospital to
The Wayne County Board met last night for their regular monthly session, with all board members present. The 2024 fiscal year budget was approved, along with
The FCHS Board met Thursday evening for their regular monthly meeting. With the new board being seated, outgoing board members Chris Miller, JC McDuffee , and Tony Conrad were presented with appreciation gifts for their many years of service to the board. New members seated were Eddie Barbre, Nate Carter, and Derek Smothers. The old board acted on several items before the new board was seated. They included: Certifying election results from April 4, 2023 Approve doors for the gym lobby project at a cost of $47,000 Approve plumbing for the gym lobby at a cost of $2,675 Approve HVAC work for the gym lobby at a cost of $11,600 Approve concrete repair for the gym lobby at a cost of $12,880 Approve roof repair for the gym lobby at a cost of $49,700 The new members were administered the Oath of Office and were seated. At this point, nominations were sought for Board President, Vice President, and Secretary. The following board members were nominated and unanimously elected: Board President M
Fairfield City Council Meeting The Fairfield City Council met in regular session last night with all members present. The council unanimously voted to repeal a recently approved ordinance regarding the setback requirements for fences in Fairfield, however, due to miscommunication, the ordinance changed not only fences, but structures as well, resulting in the need for the repeal of the ordinance. A sperate ordinance was then passed regulating the setback for fences, which was changed from 7' to 2'. The council then unanimously passed an ordinance that permits Fairfield city employees to bid on and purchase city equipment that would have normally been scrapped. 2 pieces of equipment that were recently destined for salvage were instead sold. A 2002 Ford F150 pickup was sold for $400 while an Exmark mower was sold for $451. The council approved the ordinance permitting portable cargo containers to be placed in Fairfield. Alderman Eugene McGill voted no. The city council approved