Town of Fairfield

The meeting covered the Memorial Day weekend observance, grounds contracts for 2020, the treasurer's report including the 2021 final budget and the proposed 2022 budget, grounds maintenance report and proposed projects, sexton report, review of progress on cemetery goals for 2020-2025, memorial benches, natural burials, selection of dates for the 2022 annual meeting and memorial cleanup, and election of officers for 2022.

The meeting reviewed grounds contracts, progress on goals from 2015-2020, and the treasurer's report, including budgets for 2016-2019. Discussion included grounds maintenance, addressing abandoned lots, updating online cemetery information, and upcoming projects. The meeting also covered the sexton's report, scheduling for the 2019 annual meeting and memorial cleanup, selection of cemetery goals for 2020-2025, election of officers, and other items such as participation in the Rural Community Leadership Program and the City of Trees program.

The meeting covered the Memorial Day observance, reporting a successful event with volunteer participation. Grounds contracts for 2022 were reviewed, noting mowing services and tree maintenance. The treasurer's report presented the final 2022 budget and proposed 2023 budget, highlighting the cemetery's financial status, including CD balances and endowed fund performance. Discussions included sexton fees and the need for additional sexton support. The 2023 budget was approved, encompassing mowing, road repairs, and tree trimming. The sexton's report detailed burials and lot sales in 2022. Progress on cemetery goals for 2020-2025 was reviewed, with updates on increasing town involvement, lot owner participation, and website updates. Dates for the 2023 annual meeting, Memorial Day cleanup, and a luncheon meeting were selected. Finally, officers for 2023 were elected.

The council discussed a lack of response from TD&H regarding payment for relocating a light pole to meet railroad specifications. A motion carried to authorize Change Order #1 for ARC Electric to complete the project, with TD&H and TIB covering the costs.

The council meeting covered various topics, including an introduction of the new Executive Director from the Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) and a discussion of the interlocal agreement and its changes. An annual update on services provided by the Spokane County Library District (SCLD) was presented, highlighting programs and services offered. The council also addressed the extension of the timeline for the 2012 Sewer Improvement Project, mosquito fogging plans, approval of a Memorandum of Understanding for a Tree Inventory Project grant, and Fairfield Care's upcoming reroofing project. Other topics included a special occasion permit for Flag Day activities, a public works report covering water, wastewater treatment, and parks, and road maintenance plans. Finally, the council reviewed and approved financial matters, including claims and payments.