The City of Fairfax Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting March 19, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Ryan Kingery, mayor, at 6:05 p.m. Also in attendance were: Kameron Woodring, Tristan Ray, and Tabitha Wintz, aldermen; John Brown, Water Superintendent;  Christy Stevens, city clerk; and  Terry Miller, city treasurer .

The tentative agenda was approved.

Board members also voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular meeting February 19, 2025, and accounts payable.

Old Business

The city auditor still has not provided the 2023 audit. He has passed the city’s 2024 audit over to his partner, Nathan Thomas, to complete. Nathan is scheduled to come March 28 to get started. The 2023 audit is still being completed and will hopefully be submitted to the city soon.

Staff Reports

Terry Miller, city treasurer, reported that all accounts are in balance

John Brown, water superintendent, reported that spring city cleanup is approaching. The city has scheduled dumpsters to be at the park May 2-4. Signs will be posted explaining what is and is not allowed. This is a free service that the city provides to help residents get their properties cleaned up. John mentioned getting a budget established for street repairs this year. The aldermen voted unanimously to approve $82,000 be spent. John will get in contact with a contractor wanting to get estimates for some chip seal work.

Christy Stevens, city clerk, reminded the council that the new water rates will be put on April/May’s water bills.

The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

The next meeting will be April 16 at 6:00 p.m.