Pontiac Daily Leader
FAIRBURY It really shouldn t have been a big issue, and in the greater scheme of things, it wasn t a big issue. But the topic that drew the longest discussion at Wednesday s Fairbury City Council meeting was how much money should the City of Fairbury provide the Fairbury Fair as a sponsorship for the event.
Mayor David Slagel introduced the topic by asking if the typical $1,000 was going to be OK. A question was then raised of if the city could offer more for its sponsorship.
“They re basically asking for some sort of sponsorship from the city,” Slagel said.
By Kent Casson
For The Daily Leader
FAIRBURY Preparations are underway for the swimming season in Fairbury as members of the Fairbury City Council received an update on the Stafford Community Swimming Pool during Wednesday’s regular meeting held at City Hall.
Street Superintendent Martin Steidinger said it is the hope to finish the painting work early next week and that the new diving boards are in.
The city will not start filling the pool until around May 10. The pool will be fully staffed with lifeguards and a manager and is set to open Saturday, May 29, during Memorial Day weekend.
By Kent Casson
For The Daily Leader
FAIRBURY A squad car quote from K&S Ford was approved by the Fairbury City Council Wednesday night.
The 2021 police interceptor Explorer total price is $35,015 with discounts included. Police Chief Robert McCormick said there was a need to replace at least one car.
“We’ve had pretty good luck with the Explorers,” the chief said. “The Suburban would probably be too much vehicle for us.”
K&S indicated the delivery time could be 60 days from the order. McCormick will decide whether to trade the old squad or sell it separately.
Other price quotes came from Victory Lane Ford for a total of $34,802 and Morrow Brothers Ford at a price of $34,985.