WINNSBORO – Fairfield County is one vote away from imposing higher fees for some animal control and dumping services. But as county officials note, the extra charges are user fees, meaning only people using those services will pay more money. At Monday night’s meeting, council members voted unanimously on second reading of the revised fee […]
County leases facility for RW library
July 5, 2018 By
RIDGEWAY – During a special meeting last week, county council voted unanimously to execute a two-year lease on the old Ridgeway post office property at Palmer and Jones streets for a temporary library site in the town. The deal includes an option to renew for another two years and possibly purchase the property. Rent would […]
County inches closer to hospital property purchase
June 28, 2018 By
WINNSBORO—As Fairfield Memorial Hospital prepares to close its doors, Fairfield County is moving forward with plans to acquire some of the hospital property. On Monday night, council members voted unanimously to present a memorandum of understanding to Fairfield Memorial to purchase “some or all” of the property. No dollar amounts were mentioned, though the motion […]
Fairfield settling Pauley lawsuit
June 28, 2018 By
WINNSBORO—Fairfield County plans to settle a lawsuit its former recreation director filed earlier this year. Lori Schaeffer, the county’s former recreation director, filed suit against the county and Councilman Douglas Pauley in February 2018, saying in court documents that Pauley improperly inserted himself into recreation operations. Schaeffer was later terminated. Fairfield County initially sought to […]
Town of Winnsboro resists tougher animal control laws
June 8, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – Winnsboro leaders think Fairfield County is barking up the wrong tree by asking the town to emulate the county’s animal control ordinance. On Monday night, Winnsboro Town Council members resisted the request, saying the county’s law is overly superfluous and restrictive. “I think the ordinance is relatively lengthy and cumbersome and may impose […]
Gilbert, Brandenburg seek District 7 seat
June 7, 2018 By
WINNSBORO – As County Council Chairman Billy Smith has announced that he will not seek re-election to his council seat representing District 7, two candidates have announced their intentions to run for that seat. Clarence Gilbert sent a letter to The Voice this week declaring his intentions to seek Smith’s seat. A Fairfield native, Gilbert, […]
Smith: ‘I won’t seek reelection’
June 7, 2018 By
Council chair ushered in meeting order, efficiency WINNSBORO – Fairfield County Council Chairman Billy Smith told The Voice on Tuesday that he will not see re-election to his council seat representing District 7. His term ends Dec. 31. “My wife has accepted an associate professor position at Louisiana State University, so we’ll be moving to […]
Letter: Budget Instructions
June 7, 2018 By
Any organization that requests the Fairfield County Council pay for their auditor should supply the Council with the full audit where all monies are received and salary amounts and other expenditures enclosed. Any organization that is to receive a sum of money for a specified reason should not be reimbursed until receipts are supplied for payment. […]
Council makes offer to FMH
May 31, 2018 By
Liens, Other Conditions Pose Threat to Sale WINNSBORO – In a 6-1 vote Tuesday, council members voted to negotiate a purchase agreement with Fairfield Memorial Hospital to acquire select properties, including doctor offices and the rehab center. Councilman Mikel Trapp dissented. “[The hospital] knows if they don’t have an infusion of cash by ‘X’ date […]
