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As Clerk of this meeting, I publicly announce that in compliance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meetings Act” adequate notice of this meeting of the Jackson Township Council has been advertised in the manner prescribed by law.
COUNCILMAN BORRELLI – He stated that Ordinance 13-21 must be passed by August 22nd if not passed; Recreational Marijuana businesses can start popping up in our town, potentially near our residential neighborhoods. He is glad for this Council to be proactive on this issue.
Food Truck and Fire Works event at Johnson Park on Saturday, July 10th from 3 to 9 pm, free admission and live music. More information can be found on the Jackson Township website.
He wished his fellow Jackson residents a happy and safe 4th of July; “Let Freedom Ring.”
COUNCILMAN CHISHOLM- He gave a brief history about the upcoming anniversary of America; July 3rd, 1776 our second President John Adams wrote one of many letters to his wife Abigail, stating in that letter that on the 2nd of July in 1776 will be the most memorable epica in American history and that future generations will celebrate it as the greatest anniversary festival. This festival should be solemnized in many ways, including parades, shows, guns, sports, bells, and illuminations from one end of this continent to another. President Adams wasn’t too far off in how we celebrate, although it was not officially signed until two days later. He expressed the importance of teaching each generation about July 4th and why we have this freedom - that is not only about the fireworks, BBQs and parades.
Echoed Councilman Borrelli comments in regards to the Food Trucks and Fireworks event and encouraged everyone to attend.
He wished everyone a happy and safe Independence Day.
COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT FLEMMING- Echoed Councilman Borrelli comments in regards to Ordinance 13-21, adding that he saw comments on social media about missing out on tax dollars from those businesses; however, he feels it's important to adopt a wait and see approach and possibly address the matter again in the future.
He was happy to see that the first steps to move township property to a fire district to build the first new fire house in about 40 years; the fire house is going to replace an out of date structure that is closer to 80 years old. Hope it will be done soon and the town will have good fire protection for many years to come.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KERN- Thanked Council Vice President Flemming for his hard work over the years to get the fire house project where it is now.
Echoed Councilman Chisholm comments about Independence Day. Many people just say Happy Fourth of July, but please remember that this day is celebrated of our independence from tyranny and declared that the citizens would not be governed by a king. The United States became a country that would govern themselves. He went on to ask the State