LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Amount increased
Portland City Council on Monday approved an amended bond ordinance, increasing the amount of the bond that will cover the cost of a new equalization basin and wet weather pump station to $30 million.
Education continues to be the key issue
State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) addressed education and other questions from area residents during a Third House Session on Saturday at Blackford County Farm Bureau in Hartford City.
City to buy building
The city will own the property where a building is to be torn down.
Bills clear committee
Sen. Travis Holdman’s Senate Bills 61, 147 and 228 — they address tourism improvement districts, child care property tax exemption and department of revenue issues, respectively — were all approved Tuesday during the committee’s final hearing of the 2024 session.
Proposal offered to help revamp zoning
On Friday, consultant Ed Curtin of CWC Latitudes presented the commission with a proposal from Rundell Ernstberger Associates regarding rewriting the city’s zoning code. The process, as proposed by the firm, would be completed in three phases with a total cost of $141,000.
Haines will seek own council term
Dave Haines filed Friday to run for a Republican nomination for Jay County Council, creating a four-way race for three at-large spots.
Fiber option
Jay County officials are considering a multi-million dollar plan that would install 395 miles of fiberoptic internet across the county to reach all homes and businesses categorized as unserved or underserved.
Make it brighter
Portland Redevelopment Commission on Friday approved Portland Park Board’s request for $40,000 to install lighting along the walking trail around the pond at the park.
Continuing the conversation
Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition led a community forum Wednesday about plans for recovery housing.
Bills move in Senate, House
Five pieces of legislation authored by legislators who represent Jay County cleared their respective chambers this week.
Alexander files for council
Bryan Alexander filed Friday to run for a Republican nomination for a Jay County Council at-large seat in the May primary.
Dunkirk adjusts police OT
Dunkirk City Council on Monday approved an ordinance amending the city’s personnel policy for police overtime and received a copy of a potential ordinance to regulate utilities that seek to make cuts in city streets.
Howell to lead county highway
Jay County Commissioners agreed to hire Bob Howell as the next highway superintendent at their regular meeting Monday. His appointment, effective Feb. 23, comes a few days after news of highway superintendent Eric Butcher’s resignation.
Request for EDIT loan is tabled
Riya Hospitality’s Paresh Patel asked Jay County Commissioners for a $219,573 loan Monday in order to help connect the former Budget Inn to Portland’s wastewater system.
Redkey police to get new guns
Redkey Town Council approved a request Thursday from Marshal Zach Moser to purchase six Glock 9mm pistols from Kiesler Police Supply of Jeffersonville for just under $1,000.
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