5 Things About Wednesday's Council Meeting

The Jefferson Township council, the governing body of the town we call home, meets on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. There are a number of items on the agenda that you may want to be present for. Here’s what you need to know:

1. You Need to Know Where: The meeting is held in council chambers at the Municipal Building on Weldon Rd.
2. You Need to Know About Proclamation No. 1: The agenda includes a proclamation honoring Rick Norris as he is inducted into the Isshinryu Karate Hall of Fame and as a recipient of the Character Counts Award from Recreation Advisory Board.
3. You Need to Know About Proclamation No. 2: The second proclamation declares Oct. 22-30 Red Ribbon Week in Jefferson schools. This celebration gathers students together in an effort to provide substance abuse awareness and prevention.
4. You Need to Know About New Business: Wednesday’s new business includes a request for an outdoor gathering permit from the Jefferson Arts Committee for Christmas in the Village, to be held on Dec. 3. The committee is requesting a waiver of the $50 permit fee and uniform fire safety fee of $42 per vendor.
5. You Need to Know About The Consent Agenda: This item includes bid awards for snow removal contractors for 2011-2012 and well capping.