Byesville Mayor visits Byesville Rotary

 Pictured: and Shana Fair, Byesville Rotary President, and Jay Jackson, Byesville Village Mayor.

Jay Jackson, mayor of Byesville, shared his plans for Byesville with the members of the Byesville Rotary Club. Jackson stated, “Byesville is a hidden gem.” He plans to build on the good things that Byesville has.

Jackson reported that Chief May, the new police chief, is working to establish 24/7 police coverage for the village. One result of this effort is the hiring of the village’s first full time officer. In addition, Jackson stated that the new fire chief, Scott Wilson, is working on improvements to the fire department.

Many of Jackson’s goals focus on improving the economic environment in Byesville. He wants to make sure people know about Byesville’s pluses which include reasonable rents and a good location for businesses. Byesville is close to the Interstate and traffic on the main street is high. Jackson stated that he plans to develop a Main Street type organization which will encourage businesses to network, to participate in strategic planning, and to work together to redevelop the downtown area.

Jackson said that he intended to improve communications with the community. The village has already created a new web site--www.Byesville.oh.gov. He is also planning to hold brainstorming sessions to discuss where Byesville is headed and to invite local business owners to speak to the Council.

Jackson reported that current projects being worked on include developing new signage for the village and improvements to the village park such as installing a new ferris wheel, building swings for the developmentally disabled, and constructing a new pavilion. He has also begun to spruce up the downtown area. Volunteers are needed to work on beautification projects and to take responsibility for planting flowers, to pick up trash along roads, and to paint curbs. He is planning to hold several clean up days in downtown area in May. According to the new web site, Spring Clean-up Days for residents is scheduled from April 27 through May 5. Byesville residents can bring non-hazardous trash to the township salt barn for free disposal.

Connect with Byesville Rotary at: www.Byesvillerotary.blogspot.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Byesville-Rotary/256548047818283. The club meets 7:30 am, Tuesday at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Walk-ins are welcome at the club’s meeting.

Pictured: and Shana Fair, Byesville Rotary President, and Jay Jackson, Byesville Village Mayor.