LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Sewer deal approved by Dunkirk

DUNKIRK — Council members unanimously approved an agreement with the Jay County Regional Sewer District Monday night, starting the process of hooking up the Skeens Addition and Willow Drive areas to the city’s wastewater treatment plant.

Combining watersheds questioned

Jay County Commissioners clarified why they are to combine 26 smaller watersheds into the Salamonie watershed.

County switches IV-D service

On the recommendation of the Jay County Clerk, the Jay County Commissioners decided to make a change in the company handling child support reimbursement work.

Board meets Thursday

The Portland Board of Works could hire a new city police officer when it meets Thursday at 10 a.m. in the mayor’s office at city hall.

Redkey to address addresses

REDKEY — The new year may bring a long overdue, improved address numbering system to this community.

Vacation rollover granted

Jay County Commissioners granted a rollover of vacation time for a highway department employee who couldn’t squeeze in his time off before the end of 2010.

Sewer tap-in OK'd by city on city terms

An agreement between Portland and the Jay County Regional Sewer District has been reached and approved by city officials.

Plan unit will keep officers

The same slate of officers will be presiding over the Portland Planning Commission this year.

Change in pay plan likely

The Jay County Council made its first move toward revamping the pay plan for county employees Wednesday night by deciding to bring in a personnel consultant next month.

Large grants given

Four area projects — including two in Jay County — received nearly $2 million Thursday in grant funds from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.

Lease for park house is discussed

DUNKIRK — A temporary lease agreement for the city park caretaker’s house is being prepared for review by city officials and former caretaker Charles “Butch” Parfitt.

Map error fixed

The Jay County Planning Commission corrected an error with the county zoning map in a short meeting Thursday evening.

Sewer hook-up issue resolved?

City of Portland officials anticipate approving a sewage treatment agreement with the Jay County Regional Sewer District at this morning’s meeting.

District OK's deal with Portland

After signing sewage treatment agreements Monday evening, the Jay County Regional Sewer District is one step away from putting lines in the ground.

Campaign season underway

Five candidates filed for municipal positions on the first morning of filing for the 2011 election, including Portland’s mayor.
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