The City of Fairfax Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting October 21, 2026.

The meeting was called to order by Tabitha Wintz, mayor, at 5:35 p.m. Also in attendance were: Ashley Grossman, Ryan Kingery, Stephanie Stevens, and Debra Wyatt, aldermen;  Christy Stevens, city clerk;  Mike Lewis, public works superintendent; and     Terry Miller, city treasurer

The tentative agenda was approved unanimously.

The minutes of the September 22, 2026, regular meeting and accounts payable were also approved.

New Business    

Bill #2026-04 Titled: An ordinance setting an election on April 6th, 2027, for the qualified voters of The City of Fairfax Missouri, to decide whether to forego annual municipal elections for six years if the number of candidates filing equal the number of seats up for election in accordance with section 115.124 RSMo was presented to the council and read by title by Tabitha Wintz. The aldermen voted unanimously to approve Bill #2026-04 which is now Ordinance #2026-10-1583.

The council completed the project needs list for Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments to help watch for upcoming available grants.

Staff Reports

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

Mike Lewis, public works superintendent, reported that he winterized the ballfield bathrooms and will hold off on the park until after Light Night unless the weather gets too cold before then. He will be scheduling to get the snow plow off the old city truck onto the new one in Lincoln, Nebraska, soon.

Christy Stevens, city clerk, told the council that two aldermen positions are up for election in April. She also asked them to think about what to include in the budget for next month.

Debra Wyatt moved to go into executive session to discuss personnel at 6:10 p.m. Stephanie Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

The council came out of executive session at 6:40 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

The next meeting is November 16 at 5:30 p.m.