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Fairfield council approves February financials, vendor payments and a $1,000 donation to the fire company
Summary
At the March 4 meeting the Borough of Fairfield Council approved February financial reports and payment of listed invoices by roll call vote (6-0); the council also approved a $1,000 donation to the Fairfield Community Fire Company and several routine purchases and heard updates on generator estimates, zoning fees and Hyper-Reach training.
The Borough of Fairfield Council on March 4, 2026 approved the February financial reports and authorized payment of listed invoices by a roll call vote of 6-0.
Councilor Camille Cline moved to approve the financial reports and payments; Councilor Jordan Sites seconded. Payments approved included PMCA $745; Battersby Law $31.25 (paid from retainer); Barley & Snyder $2,390 for professional services related to a zoning hearing; Safeguard $256.14; and Workwise $271.25.
Council also approved a $1,000 donation to the Fairfield Community Fire Company to allow use of its parking lot for the borough's covered-device recycling event. The donation motion was made by Councilor Sally Thomas, seconded by Councilor Pat Pileggi, and approved by unanimous acclamation. Secretary Dianna Zimmerman reported the cost of three toilet seat dispensers and covers at $67.50 and council approved the purchase for restroom stalls.
On other business, Council President Patricia Smith asked Solicitor Battersby about adjusting the Zoning Hearing Application fee (currently $500 residential, $700 non-residential); Battersby said the fee should be increased to match current costs and he will survey neighboring municipalities. Councilor Dennis Bucher reviewed emergency-generator estimates and said contractors proposed different installation approaches; he asked staff to get answers to remaining questions and bring a recommendation to the next meeting. Secretary Zimmerman and Patricia Smith reported attending Hyper-Reach mass-notification training and recommended adopting the system for borough emergency notifications.
The council scheduled its next regular meeting for March 24, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. and adjourned at 5:50 p.m. on a motion by Councilor Camille Cline, seconded by Councilor Sally Thomas.
