Week in review

Millwood City Council – Council members were given the 2006 preliminary budget. (Source: Town clerk Eva Colomb)

Fairfield City Council – Council members passed an interlocal agreement for emergency services and a resolution to adopt the national incident management system. The town parks have previously closed at dusk; council members voted to allow kids to play basketball in the lower park after dark. They also discussed the new law enforcement contract and whether they should make changes to the contract with SpokAnimal. (Source: Town clerk Sue Adams)

Rockford City Council – Council members approved an ordinance to update development regulations, which is part of the Comprehensive Plan. (Source: Town clerk)

Central Valley SCOPE – Volunteers discussed a Citizens on Patrol event they are planning for Halloween night. (Source: Board member Deanna Hormann)

Fire District 2 (Fairfield) – Commissioners discussed what money would be available to match funds from a DNR grant to purchase a portable bumper monitor, which allows people inside a fire truck to control water flow, hoses and fittings. Commissioners plan to apply for the grant soon. (Source: Chief Adams Brannon)

Edgecliff SCOPE – Volunteers discussed a neighborhood cleanup day scheduled for today. They also heard a presentation from a SCAPCA representative about the Walking School Bus program. The program uses community volunteers to walk children to school on a set route. A program is being set up at Pratt Elementary. Volunteers are also planning a flu shot clinic from 2-5 p.m. Oct. 25 at the SCOPE office. Medicaid and Medicare patients are free; others are $21. Reservations are needed; call 477-6345. (Source: President Rick Scott)