The Greenfield City Council on Jan. 6 approved a slate of routine motions and a proclamation, taking actions the mayor said would support public safety, housing continuity and city finances.

The council read and adopted a proclamation recognizing January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Winfield, with the mayor reading language that described trafficking as a "violation of human rights" affecting people across ages and backgrounds. Councilmember Miles moved to accept the proclamation and Councilmember Chris seconded; the council voted in favor, the record shows.

Fire Chief Blake Foley told the council the department needs backup turnout gear because existing sets have passed their 10‑year shelf life. "A set of gears about $3,000 a piece," Foley said, asking permission to buy 10 sets so full‑time staff always have gear available while spares are cleaned. Miles made the motion to allow the purchase; Brad seconded, and the council approved the request.

On finance, the council reviewed a renewal identified in the meeting as "city number 59859" for $2,078,936.46 and agreed to solicit proposals from the city's three local banks for either a six‑ or twelve‑month term; Virginia seconded the motion to send the amount to local banks for interest bids.

The council also approved reappointing Gary Barker to the Housing Authority Board after the mayor said Barker "is willing to serve another term." The motion to reappoint (mover listed in the transcript as 'Prius') was seconded by Miles and approved.

Votes at a glance:
- Minutes for Dec. 16, 2025: motion by Brad; second by Chris; approved by voice vote (tally not specified in transcript).
- Proclamation: Human Trafficking Prevention Month (January 2026): motion by Miles; second by Chris; approved by voice vote (tally not specified).
- Sales tax holiday resolution (back‑to‑school): motion moved during the meeting (resolution cited in the record variously as '14‑21' and '14‑19'); approved by voice vote (tally not specified).
- Reappointment of Gary Barker to Housing Authority Board: motion moved (mover recorded as 'Prius'); second by Miles; approved by voice vote (tally not specified).
- Authorization to purchase 10 sets of turnout gear for the Fire Department (estimated ~$3,000 per set): motion by Miles; second by Brad; approved by voice vote (tally not specified).
- Solicit bids for renewal of $2,078,936.46 (city number 59859): motion moved; second by Virginia; motion approved by voice vote (tally not specified).
- Pay the bills (consent): motion and second recorded; approved by voice vote (tally not specified).

What the council did not record in the transcript was a roll‑call vote or numeric tallies for these items; minutes reflect voice approval ('All in favor'). Where the transcript did not include numerical tallies, the article notes that the vote tally was not specified and relies on the council’s stated outcome.

The council spent portions of the meeting discussing related operational items — including bids for a pickleball court fence, library ceiling and flooring issues, and traffic concerns at a Kirkwood‑Echo intersection — and directed staff to return with additional bid specifications and research at a future meeting.

The meeting adjourned after the consent actions were approved.