LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Commissioners approve EDIT requests
Commissioners made a few funding decisions Thursday. Council will consider whether to allocate dollars to those choices next month. Jay County Commissioners reviewed applications again for this year’s economic development income tax (EDIT) dollars.
Council OKs a change to vote centers
Jay County Council approved a resolution Wednesday designating the county as a vote center county. The decision hinges on commissioners’ approval Monday as well as a lengthy implementation process that includes forming a study committee, drafting a plan and seeking public comment.
Leftover $ could be used for AWOS
Portland Board of Aviation heard information about the weather station during its brief meeting Wednesday.
Village approves rezoning property
Fort Recovery Village Council approved amendments to the village’s zoning map and regulations on a first reading, rezoning the property at 105 S. Elm St. to commercial and prohibiting first-floor residential use in central commercial district buildings.
County supports additional access
Locations have been identified in Jay County that are in need of better access to internet, and funding is available to change the broadband outlook. One service provider is throwing its hat in the ring.
Purchasing vac, sweeper
Dunkirk City Council approved the purchase of a street sweeper and a new vacuum truck during its meeting on Monday.
County adjusts scope of contract
Commissioners heard from Integrated Public Safety Commission statewide interoperability coordinator Andrea Baughn and OK’d moving forward with a change in scope in the contract with Ritter Strategic Services during their meeting Monday.
Tax changes questioned
State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Matt Lehman (R-Berne) shared legislative session updates Saturday at John Jay Center for Learning.
Taxes top the list
State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Matt Lehman (R-Berne) shared legislative session updates Saturday at John Jay Center for Learning.
Commissioners discuss altering radio contract
Commissioners met with Barry Ritter and other representatives of Ritter Strategic Services on Thursday to discuss potentially altering the county’s contract. Commissioners didn’t make a decision Thursday, noting they will revisit the topic at their meeting Monday.
Redevelopment Commission to look at engineering contract
County officials entered into an interlocal agreement with Jay County Redevelopment Commission in November to use remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds for a housing project in Portland.
Electrical upgrades OK’d for Runkle-Miller
Portland Park Board awarded a $20,200 contract Tuesday to Coppersmith Electric for upgrades at Portland Memorial Park’s Runkle-Miller Field.
Council members discuss noise complaint
Portland City Council on Monday talked about the possibility of updating the city’s noise ordinance after receiving a written complaint from resident Gary Dennis regarding church services that are being held at Jay Community Center.
FR seeks assistant administrator
Fort Recovery Village Council heard plans Monday from village administrator Randy Diller to begin advertising and taking applications for the new position.
Kimball to leave county role
Jay County’s community coordinator has resigned. Nate Kimball, who has held the position since summer 2023, submitted his resignation in late November.
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