{ "city": "West Jefferson", "state": "Ohio", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/westjeffersonohio.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-06", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to put charter review recommendations on November ballot", "summary": "The West Jefferson Village Council will consider several second‑reading ordinances authorizing supplemental appropriations for the Christmas in the Park event, the Parks & Recreation Superintendent position, and the Parks & Recreation Superintendent salary. A first‑reading ordinance proposes additional supplemental appropriations in the General Fund. The council will also vote on a resolution to temporarily waive a zoning provision to allow bow hunting on designated village land, and a resolution to place the Charter Review Commission’s recommendations on the November general election ballot.", "agenda_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-291", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to set pay rate for Parks & Recreation Superintendent", "summary": "The Finance Committee will consider several financial items including a resolution to waive the mid-year tax budget, ordinances to donate additional funds to the Christmas in the Park event and to set the pay rate for a new Parks & Recreation Superintendent, and supplemental appropriations for insurance renewal and the superintendent position.", "agenda_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-287", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Employee Benefits Committee", "headline": "Committee to set pay rate for Parks & Rec Superintendent", "summary": "The Employee Benefits Committee will hold first readings of two ordinances: one setting the pay rate for the Parks & Recreation Superintendent and another authorizing supplemental appropriations in the General Fund for that position. No decisions are expected at this meeting, as these are first readings only. The rest of the agenda is procedural.", "agenda_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-288", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to consider adopting cybersecurity program and discuss charter review", "summary": "Council will discuss a draft charter review and vote on several resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include a resolution to adopt a cybersecurity program per state law, a resolution to waive the mid-year tax budget, and first readings of ordinances for supplemental appropriations and pay rates. An executive session is scheduled for security arrangements.", "agenda_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-286", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council will set pay rate and approve supplemental funds for Recreation Manager", "summary": "The West Jefferson Village Council will discuss a draft charter review and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include setting the salary for the Recreation & Special Events Manager and authorizing supplemental appropriations in the General Fund for that position. The council will also recognize local donations and update employee reimbursement policies.", "agenda_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-289", "minutes_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-289", "source": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to set pay rate for Recreation & Special Events Manager", "summary": "The West Jefferson Finance Committee is meeting to consider two ordinances related to the Recreation & Special Events Manager position. One ordinance sets the pay rate for the role; the other authorizes supplemental appropriations in the General Fund for that position. The meeting will also approve previous minutes and hear public comments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-280", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to set pay and fund the Recreation & Special Events Manager", "summary": "The Finance Committee will consider Ordinance 26-029, which sets the salary for the Recreation & Special Events Manager. It will also consider Ordinance 26-030, which authorizes supplemental appropriations in the General Fund for that position. No other items are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-290", "minutes_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-290", "source": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to set pay rates, amend rules, and authorize supplemental appropriation", "summary": "The West Jefferson Village Council will consider several new business items at its May 18 meeting, including ordinances to set pay rates for the Building Inspector and Recreation & Special Events Manager, and a resolution to change the council minutes to a full transcript. A supplemental appropriation in the General Fund for the Recreation & Special Events Manager is also up for a vote. Committee and department reports will be presented with no specific actions listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-277", "minutes_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-277", "source": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider creating building inspector position and setting pay", "summary": "The West Jefferson Finance Committee will consider two resolutions: one to create a Building Inspector position and another to set the pay rate for that position. No other business is listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-279", "minutes_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-279", "source": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Employee Benefits Committee", "headline": "Committee to create Building Inspector position and set pay rate", "summary": "The Employee Benefits Committee will consider two resolutions: one to create a Building Inspector position and another to set the pay rate for that position. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and previous minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-276", "minutes_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-276", "source": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to consider creating building inspector position and setting pay rate", "summary": "The Village Council will consider three new business resolutions: transferring stale dated checks to the Unclaimed Monies Fund, creating a Building Inspector position, and setting the pay rate for that position. Routine committee and department reports will also be presented. Public comment is invited with a three-minute limit.", "agenda_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-274", "minutes_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-274", "source": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Strategic Planning Committee", "headline": "Strategic Planning Committee meets for routine coordination", "summary": "This meeting is largely procedural, covering call to order, roll call, approval of agenda and minutes, and unfinished/new business. No specific decisions, proposals, or financial items are listed; the session is described as operational and logistics-focused for the consultant team and village staff.", "agenda_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-275", "minutes_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-275", "source": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to discuss Ordinances 26-024, 19-123, and Resolution 25-024", "summary": "The Finance Committee meeting is largely procedural, with call to order, roll call, approval of agenda and minutes, and unfinished business. The only substantive items are discussions of Ordinance 26-024, Ordinance 19-123, and Resolution 25-024, but no details on their content are provided.", "agenda_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-278", "minutes_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-278", "source": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to consider supplemental TIF appropriations", "summary": "The council will consider Ordinance 26-024, which authorizes supplemental appropriations in various tax increment financing (TIF) funds and declares an emergency. The meeting also includes routine reports from committees and departments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-264", "minutes_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-264", "source": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Charter Review Commission", "headline": "Commission proposes adding Council appeal provision to charter for denied P&Z cases", "summary": "The Charter Review Commission discussed revisions to the village charter, including adding language that allows a decision denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission to be appealed to the Council for a vote. Members also reviewed changes to the definition of “any matter” in section 9.04, the numbering and formatting of charter sections, and the interim Clerk of Council position, including the length of interim appointments and compensation. A public meeting for comments is scheduled for May 20 at the Community Center.", "agenda_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-272", "minutes_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-272", "source": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Charter Review Commission", "headline": "West Jefferson Charter Review Commission discusses proposed charter changes.", "summary": "The West Jefferson Charter Review Commission is reviewing proposed changes to the village charter ahead of a public presentation on May 20. Members discussed potential updates to the 1% municipal tax rate, candidate petition requirements, recall procedures, and ward boundary definitions. The commission will consider input from the public, council, and mayor but is not obligated to adopt requested changes. If adopted, the revisions would alter how the village is taxed, how candidates run for office, and how the mayor and council are structured if the village becomes a city.", "agenda_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-271", "minutes_url": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-271", "source": "https://www.westjeffersonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }