Borough of Fairchance

The council meeting agenda included public hearings regarding requests for speed bumps, flooding issues, and general inquiries from citizens. Reports were presented by the engineer, mayor, peace officer, and solicitor, with the latter introducing a resolution for open-cut ordinance permit pricing. Solid waste department sustainability was reviewed, alongside the approval of monthly bills and salaries, including repairs for the borough building. Committee reports covered personnel, community affairs, street projects, recreation, and property management. Unfinished business involved discussions on donation amounts for the fishing derby, flooding at Liberty Circle, and burn day policies. New business included the consideration of council communication tools, a potential donation to the volunteer fire department, and the renewal of the hunter access program agreement.

The council meeting addressed various community and operational topics, including storm drain and flooding issues, the appointment of an open chair for the FGJMSA/Liberty Circle, and a review of code enforcement proposals. Financial discussions included the review of professional services, maintenance invoices, and potential equipment savings. Committee reports covered community events, infrastructure upgrades such as LED lighting, and environmental maintenance. New business items involved GIS mapping services and board appointments, while announcements focused on upcoming community events and seasonal projects.

The agenda for the regular council meeting included a Call to Order, Moment of Silence/Reflection, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call. Key operational reports were scheduled from the Engineer, Mayor, Peace Officer, and Solicitor. Financial items included a review of Bills & Salaries against an approval sheet and a review of the Balance Sheet. Committee reports were slated for several areas, including the Fairchance Exchange Club, Personnel, Streets & Street Lights, and the Budget Committee. Unfinished business involved discussion of a resolution to open bank accounts for General Funds and the appointment of Frank Budinsky to a position, replacing Floyd Laubham, with terms specified. New business, announcements/correspondence, and adjournment concluded the scheduled items.

The agenda for this reorganization meeting included standard procedural items such as the Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, and nominations/appointments for key positions including Council President, Council Vice President, Solicitor, Engineer, Auditor, Banking Institutions, Southwest Regional Tax Bureau Representatives, Code Enforcement/Zoning Officer, Peace Officer, and Personnel. The meeting concluded with Public Comment and Privilege of the Floor, followed by Adjournment.

The meeting included reports from the Engineer, Mayor, Peace Officer, Solicitor regarding a tax millage increase, and Solid Waste. Discussions covered bills and salaries, budget payments, financial matters, committee reports from various groups, personnel matters including employee Christmas bonus approval, community affairs, streets and street lights, playground/recreation, the budget committee's acceptance of the tentative budget, and property/building issues. Unfinished business included a sinkhole issue on Kanawha. New business items involved setting a date for a special meeting to vote on the final budget and the need for a server to further protect borough information.