Mark Clouse

The meeting agenda includes discussions regarding the gym expansion project, updates on Grow Greene County and Greene County Community Foundation grants, plans for a water bottle filling station at Daubendiek Park, and glass replacement for back windows. New business items involve a presentation on a Veterans Memorial at Russell Park, consideration of front desk part-time hourly wages, and signage for back windows, followed by reports from the Assistant Director and Director.

The Council reviewed and approved various consent items, including grant applications and permits. Presentations were delivered regarding the expansion of the Jefferson Urban Renewal Area and the establishment of a Redevelopment Urban Renewal Area Plan. Public hearings were held and closed for these renewal areas, followed by the approval of resolutions to declare necessity and establish them, along with the first reading of an ordinance creating a TIF district. Additionally, the Council approved a forgivable loan agreement, proposed the sale of property, and authorized various pay requests for the Pickleball Improvement Project and the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project. The meeting concluded with the approval of city fund expenditures.

The Council and Library Board of Trustees met to receive a presentation from architects regarding concept designs for the expansion of the Jefferson Public Library.

The council meeting included a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year budget amendment, which was subsequently approved. The council approved resolutions confirming the appointment of a Water Superintendent, increases to city department head salaries, and authorized the submission of an airport funding application. Additionally, the council approved ordinances regarding water rates and solid waste collection fees, hired a new sanitation employee, authorized a pay estimate for fuel farm improvements, and approved a quarterly economic development payment. A wide range of expenditures from various city funds were also approved for payment.

The council held a discussion on the city's water drainage system and current projects. Key legislative actions included approving a resolution for a sewer revenue bond with $1 million in loan forgiveness and passing two economic development forgivable loan agreements with local businesses. The council also determined compensation rates for volunteer firefighters and established annual salaries for fire department officers, effective in July. Additionally, the council approved the hiring of a new employee for the Street Department and authorized the payment of various city expenses and bills.