Budgets, Public Safety, and a Clerk Treasurer Farewell

The Jefferson Village Council tackles storm cleanup costs, tax budget transfers, public safety investments from Flock cameras to a new police vehicle and wastewater upgrades, and multiple renewal levies for parks and fire services. The council also adopts a county hazard mitigation plan, adjusts staffing and pay, approves new agreements, and closes the meeting with the retirement and recognition of the longtime clerk treasurer after three decades of service. 14mins

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Original Meeting

Monday, July 20th, 2026
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7/20/2026

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  • The Mayor and a speaker clarified that a resolution number on the printed document was off by one digit while the agenda listing was already correct.
  • Administrator Manor reported that brush collection after recent storms had been completed with assistance from the Jefferson Fire Department, saving disposal costs but causing some smoky inconvenience, and explained that overcut, tick-infested bushes at the park were removed for residents’ safety.
  • A speaker reported that the 2027 tax budget had been submitted to the county auditor, and Patty explained planned fund transfers—including to Imagination Park and the Police Department—to address a general fund surplus and clarify the budget for the auditor.
  • Police Chief Mackensen cited a recent federal court decision upholding flock cameras under the Fourth Amendment and, in response to a question from the Mayor, explained how the system used a hot list to alert local officers when a flagged or stolen vehicle passed a camera in Jefferson.
  • The council held the second reading and approved a resolution authorizing the Village Administrator to purchase a 2026 Ford Interceptor and related equipment, with members voting yes on roll call.
  • The council held the second reading of a resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk Treasurer to enter a facility use agreement with the Ashtabula County Community Action Agency for the Giddings Park Community Center, approving it on a unanimous roll call vote.
  • A speaker read a resolution proposing submission to village electors of a renewal levy of 1.0 mills for five years to benefit Jefferson’s parks and recreation, declaring the measure an emergency.
  • A speaker read a resolution proposing submission to village electors of a renewal levy of 1.5 mills for five years to fund operations of the Jefferson Area Fire Department, declaring it an emergency and moving it forward for a first reading.
  • A speaker read an ordinance amending the village code to add a section establishing a fire damage security fund under the Ohio Revised Code and moved it forward for a first reading as Ordinance 26-0-3445.
  • The Mayor requested a motion to accept the administrator's recommendation on a new Senior Streets Operations Specialist job description, and a speaker read a resolution creating the full-time position, adopting the job description, and declaring it an emergency.
  • A speaker read an emergency ordinance setting pay for village employees, council members voted yes on roll call, and a motion was made to suspend council rules on Resolution 26-0-3449.
  • The Mayor requested and received a motion, seconded by Patty, to accept the Administrator's recommendation to approve the Verdantis Agreement for Professional Consulting Services, and a speaker recorded unanimous yes votes on roll call.
  • A speaker read a resolution authorizing the Village Mayor and Village Clerk Treasurer to enter into a fire service agreement with the Jefferson Township Board of Trustees to provide fire protection services from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029.
  • Council voted on roll call to accept the resignation of a sergeant with the Village Police Department, effective August 13, 2026.
  • A speaker presented a resolution adopting the Ashtabula County hazard mitigation plan, and the Mayor called for a motion to adopt Resolution 26R3433.
  • The Mayor secured council’s approval on the Administrator’s recommendation to accept the EQ Basin bid from Union Industrial Contractors, Inc., with a speaker reading a resolution authorizing the Village Administrator to enter a contract for the wastewater treatment plant EQ Basin Improvement project.
  • The Mayor honored the long-serving Village Clerk Treasurer at their final council meeting before the position transitioned to a fiscal officer role, thanking them for three decades of service and presenting a commemorative plaque.
  • Patty delivered farewell remarks upon retiring after nearly 30 years as elected Clerk Treasurer, expressing gratitude to colleagues and residents, support for the village’s transition to an appointed fiscal officer structure, and hopes for Jefferson’s continued prosperity.
  • After brief closing remarks following Patty’s farewell, the Mayor noted an Eagle Scout award ceremony listed on the agenda, invited any final visitor comments, and then adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m. after a motion to adjourn.
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