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Jefferson Village finishes 2009 with surplus
JEFFERSON — Jefferson Village may be seeing plenty of white outside, but Village Council was happy to report at Monday night’s meeting, the village ended 2009 in the black.
“Considering the state of the economy, we ended the year in good shape,” said Patty Fisher, clerk-treasurer. “This outcome is due to all the department heads working together and really watching the money; we are very frugal and fiscally responsible.”
Jefferson, like most of the region, recently has been fighting a battle with the rapid snowfall — and winning.
During the meeting, Councilman Ken Fertig praised the efforts of village road crews in keeping the streets and sidewalks clear.
Since Monday, snow has continued to fall, keeping village crews plenty busy, with Village Administrator Terry Finger working alongside other village employees, plowing sidewalks to help the men keep up with the demand, Fisher said.
“The men were working 16-hour days,” Fisher said.
In other business, Jefferson Village Council swore into office two first-time-elected council members and two incumbents. Judge Robert Wynn, of Eastern County Court, swore in the council members while their family members stood by.
“My wife, Virginia and younger daughter Melanie were there watching. My mom really wanted to come, but the weather was too severe,” said Jerry March, who is brand new as a council member. “I’ve been observing council for 10 to 12 years, and very proud to be part of it. I know them (council members) on the outside, and they are a great group of people to work with.”
Councilman Brian Diehl also experienced his first-time swearing-in ceremony as an elected official, because he took over the remaining term of former councilman Ed Ward.
In other village business, council unanimously voted to send a land ordinance to the Ashtabula County Planning Commission for review. The 1.88 acres of land, located at the corner of South Market and East Satin Streets, were purchased recently from the Jefferson Area Local School District to be used as a public park. Village Council would like the property rezoned as a “P” public parks district.
“A public hearing will be held on this ordinance Feb. 16,” Fisher said.
Jefferson Village Mayor Judy Maloney outlined the many major accomplishments the village experienced during 2009.
“A lot of pride and effort goes into the planning and maintenance of our village,” she said. “If you look through the eyes of a visitor, it’s obvious that we have much to be proud of.”
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