Jefferson Township Wells County Indiana

06/11/2026

Jefferson Township is Accepting new bids for our two old tankers. Bids will be accepted until August 19th.

06/10/2026

Jefferson Township Board Meeting 6/10/26

06/01/2026

We are accepting bids on our tankers

04/11/2026

Come support our fire fighters

Tomorrow’s the day!! Come out and eat some Pancakes and Sausage and buy some raffle tickets for a chance to win some great prizes!!

01/22/2026

Jefferson Township appreciates the strong interest and involvement from our residents. Community engagement is important, and we welcome questions and input regarding Township matters.

That said, all inquiries regarding Township operations, projects, or potential purchases must go through the Jefferson Township Trustee or the Township Advisory Board. It is not appropriate for members of the public to bypass the Township and directly contact vendors, contractors, or third parties regarding Township business.

This process is in place to ensure transparency, fairness, and compliance with Indiana law. The Township is committed to conducting all business lawfully and ethically. While we always prefer cooperation and open communication, the Township will take appropriate action if necessary to protect the integrity of its operations.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Trustee’s Office or attend a public meeting so your questions can be addressed properly.
Thank you for your continued interest and cooperation as we work to serve Jefferson Township responsibly.

01/22/2026

📢 PUBLIC BID NOTICE – JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP 📢

Jefferson Township is now accepting sealed bids for Cemetery Maintenance Services for the following cemeteries:

• Old Ossian Cemetery
• Archbold Cemetery
• Elhanan Cemetery

🟢 Services include:

Mowing & grounds maintenance (15 times per year)

Mandatory monument cleaning

W**d spraying (separate bid item, priced per application, per cemetery)

🟢 Bids may be submitted for:

One or more cemeteries

Mowing only, w**d spraying only, or both

Split awards are allowed

🟢 W**d spraying requires a licensed Indiana pesticide applicator.

📅 Bid Deadline: January 31st, 2026 at 12pm
📍 Submit bids to:
Jefferson Township Trustee
1645 Hillcrest Dr., Suite A
Ossian, IN 46777

Bid specifications and forms are available through the Jefferson Township Trustee’s Office.

Jefferson Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Send a message to learn more

12/20/2025

Important Update on Jefferson Township Fire Protection

I appreciate the Wells County Republican Party for publicly supporting the urgent need for action on the Jefferson Township fire protection agreement and for calling on the remaining Advisory Board members to either fulfill their responsibility to the public or step aside.

I also want to thank the President of the Wells County Commissioners, the President of the Wells County Council, and the Mayor of Bluffton for their leadership and support of my continued efforts to secure a fire protection agreement for the residents of Jefferson Township.

Additionally, I appreciate the Town of Ossian—especially the President and Vice President of the Town Council—for the extensive work they have done to negotiate and present an agreement that is equitable, reasonable, and fiscally responsible for taxpayers in both Ossian and Jefferson Township.

Over the past several days, I have been in more communication with Tim Baker than at any point during our time serving together. It is unfortunate that he chose to resign rather than take action to ensure fire protection for Jefferson Township residents.

I have reached out multiple times to David Haiflich and have not received a response. Because of the seriousness of this situation and the imminent loss of fire protection coverage, I have called a special session of the Jefferson Township Advisory Board for Wednesday, December 24 at 6:00 p.m. at the Jefferson Township Office. I sincerely hope Mr. Haiflich attends and does what is right for the residents he was elected to serve.

This situation is real and immediate. Without action, Jefferson Township will have no guaranteed fire protection coverage. As Trustee, my responsibility is to protect the safety and welfare of our residents, and I will continue to pursue every lawful and reasonable option to do so.

Our residents deserve leadership, accountability, and action.

— Andrew J. Springer
Jefferson Township Trustee

12/20/2025

My original update for tonight has changed due to new developments. I will keep everyone updated as we determine our next steps.

12/18/2025

We want to address recent questions and clarify misinformation regarding fire protection services in Jefferson Township.

As of January 1, Jefferson Township will not have an executed fire protection agreement in place. As of that date, Jefferson Township will have no fire protection services. This is why a Public Safety Notice was issued — to inform residents of a serious and time-sensitive situation.

There have been claims that the Township Trustee can simply sign the agreement unilaterally. That is incorrect.

Under Indiana law, any contract that commits township funds must be approved by the Township Advisory Board. In this case:

The agreement includes a financial obligation,

A motion to approve the agreement was made but did not receive a second, and

As a result, the agreement was not approved and cannot be lawfully executed by the Trustee alone.

While this situation has involved disagreement and difficult dynamics, the Trustee is legally required to act within the authority granted by law. Signing an agreement without Board approval would place the Township and taxpayers at legal and financial risk.

The Trustee has brought this matter forward, emphasized its urgency, and sought lawful approval so fire protection services could continue. Without action by the Advisory Board, the Township is unable to execute the agreement.

This situation has real consequences for the safety of our community. Updates will be shared as soon as new information becomes available.

Thank you for your attention and for staying informed.