Joshua Lynch

The 2026 Annual Action Plan for the City of Jeffersonville serves as a strategic roadmap to enhance community quality of life through specific projects and funding allocations. It prioritizes creating sustainable communities by investing in infrastructure improvements, developing public services including youth programs, and strengthening administration, planning, and fair housing initiatives. The plan aims to improve neighborhoods by supporting summer camps for youth and upgrading sidewalks in low-to-moderate income areas, fostering safe and livable environments for all residents.

The council agenda includes the approval of claims for the Civil City and Parks departments, alongside reports from the Clerk and Youth Advisor. Unfinished business features ordinances regarding the regulation of pet shops and amendments to salary structures for appointed officers and employees, as well as an update from the Opioid Committee. New business includes public comment, a resolution for an interlocal agreement regarding curbside recycling, and an ordinance for additional appropriation. The meeting concludes with committee, attorney, department head, and council member reports.

The Council discussed and approved an ordinance regarding the transfer of funds within a department. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing and approving a labor agreement with the local firefighters union, which was noted for its proactive approach during uncertain financial times. Additionally, the Council authorized a forgivable loan program, the Jeffersonville Sustains small business initiative, funded by a $250,000 appropriation from the city's rainy day fund to provide financial relief to local small businesses impacted by the pandemic.

The meeting agenda includes the call to order, roll call, approval of claims, and discussions concerning old and new business items. Additionally, the agenda provides for public comments and reports from officers, committees, and staff.

The meeting included discussion and approval of TIF claims and operating claims. There were updates on the Home and Slain project, the Gateway project, and the Guy Brass Parkway Bridgestone/Bridgepoint Commons phase two. Bids were reviewed for the 8th Ohio Drainage Improvements, and a recommendation was made to award the bid to Clark Nichols Inc pending legal review. Certificates of completion were discussed and approved for New Hope Services and 425 West Maple. An amendment to the agreement with the school corporation was approved, allowing up to 35 school buses to be parked at the old auto auction facility until December 1st. There was also a discussion regarding a potential shift in attitude with Jeff Beau.