The Fairfield City Council met last night for their second October session.
The Open Burning Ordinance was restructured by a unanimous vote. Leaf burning is still permitted, however recreational fires will have the following restrictions:
Fire container must be no larger than 48″diameter, 12″deep, and can be no further than 2′ from the ground
No burn barrels are permitted
Fires must be extinguished if requested by a proper authority
Fire must be attended
An extinguishing apparatus must be available
Fires must be extinguished by 11:00 pm
No burning 11 pm to 7 am
Council members unanimously approved 2 TIF Agreements
Mindy’s Sew Shop at 1st & Main for HVAC work, flooring, and paint. Total project cost is $45,000 with $20,000 TIF dollars allocated. She qualified for a larger TIF disbursement since she is adding employees.
Mid East Supply 600 block of West Main St. requested TIF assistance to raze a building on their property. Total project cost is $45,000 – $50,000, with $19,500 TIF dollars allocated.
Council members unanimously voted to set the purchase price for excess solar generated electricity at the same price they are paying from their supplier, IMEA. Mayor Moore stated that it didn’t make good fiscal sense to purchase power at a higher rate than they were currently paying.
The council unanimously approved a bid of $42,366 from Esker & Walker from Teutopolis, IL for a sidewalk project at Frontier Community College. The sidewalk will connect the student housing with the campus. Mayor Moore said that Frontier Community College is likely to contribute to the cost of the project. Motor Fuel Tax will be used for the project.
In miscellaneous business, aldermen reminded the public of the upcoming Fairfield Fire Departments Annual Chili Supper, Trick or Treat nights, and the Veterans Parade.