Fountain City Council is considering updating its handbook after member Cecil Mullins led a discussion about it at a Nov. 3 council meeting.
The last update took place nearly seven years ago. Some ordinances are not codified and the council wants the handbook accessible online for public view.
American Publishing did previous updates for $4,820 and $3,339. Current pricing was listed as $7,950 with an $1,295 annual subscription for online publication. Clerk Treasurer Trina McGuire noted council needs more quotes and to determine payment for service as the general budget is exhausted. The discussion was tabled.
Unfinished business
President Laurie Hayes named resident Terry Wiesehan as the community partner to assist with fundraising for the park project. Council will brainstorm ideas for the campaign ahead of a December meeting with Wayne County Forward’s Acacia St. John. The campaign is tentatively set for February 2027.
Minor changes and annual fees need to be added to the new food truck ordinance. McGuire will review other town’s ordinances for fee options.
Department reports
Michael Gray reported police training nears completion, and council approved the Explorer for service at Speedy Pete’s for $839. Town attorney John Moynihan recommended verbiage changes for the new officer blood draw ordinance. He’ll review with the deputy marshal if changes are needed. Council also approved its certified officers to fill in when the deputy marshal is unavailable.
The streets department is conducting leaf pickup on Mondays and Thursdays as weather permits, and the water department replaced part of a storm drain on Cherry Street. Gray will acquire pricing for EarthWorks to address resident flooding issues, and Moynihan will research the bid process for selling a salt box. McGuire will work to update the department’s garage with Comcast internet.
Visitor’s forum
A resident recommended adjusting trick or treating from four to two hours next year.
The next scheduled meeting is set for Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m., 312 W. Main St., Fountain City. The public may attend.
This reporting is made possible in part by Whitewater Community Television.
A version of this article appeared in the November 11 2026 print edition of the Western Wayne News.
