LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Non-reverting fund established
Dunkirk City Council on Monday approved the creation of a non-reverting fund for the fire department, allowing it to retain revenue from fire protection contracts over the long term.
Planned housing projects discussed
The Portland Redevelopment Commission discussed the status of proposed developments on 68 acres on the west side of Portland and the upper three floors of the Hood Building during its meeting Friday.
Dollars pulled from project
The redevelopment commission voted Wednesday to withdraw its $1.5 million commitment to the infrastructure project planned on county-owned land on the north side of Votaw Street on the western edge of Portland.
Council agrees to review ordinance
Portland City Council agreed to work with Ohio Valley Gas on potentially modifying the ordinance after hearing from a representative of the company at its meeting Monday.
Redkey to use Leap for IT
Redkey Town Council agreed to utilizing Leap Managed Information Technology Services of Muncie for information technology services at its meeting Tuesday. Also, at a special meeting Wednesday, council agreed to put office assistant Billie Hammond — she was suspended with pay last week — on a performance improvement plan moving …
City council wants more information
Will Portland put a moratorium on geological carbon sequestration projects? City council members want to hear more before they decide.
County pauses wind projects, but not carbon
The county isn’t establishing a moratorium on geological carbon sequestration. It has, however, enacted up to a one-year moratorium on wind farms. Jay County Commissioners upheld recommendations from Jay County Plan Commission during a public hearing and special meeting Monday.
Council brings in help, suspends officer, assistant
REDKEY — Town officials have decided it’s time to bring in some help. Redkey Town Council agreed during a special meeting Friday to a one-year contract at $4,500 a month with consulting firm Civitas Strategies.
Apron expansion on track
Portland Board of Aviation learned Wednesday that the planned apron expansion project at Portland Municipal Airport is on track to start as scheduled in August and that a Federal Aviation Administration grant has come through to begin design of runway pavement improvements.
Primer offered on tax proposal
Fort Recovery administration and council members met at the Cooper Brothers Community Pavilion in Community Park to share details with the community about raising the income tax by 0.5 percentage points.
Paving 400 South proposed
One of the most well-traveled county roads is being considered for paving. Jay County Commissioners agreed Monday to seek bids for paving county road 400 South from Indiana 67 to Indiana 1.
Rate increase vote set for August
DUNKIRK — City council plans to take action on water and sewer rate increases and a request to vacate an alley at its first meeting in August. The sewer and water rate proposed increases were introduced at Monday’s meeting, with city attorney Wes Schemenaur formally presenting the language to council …
Extension is approved
Jay County Commissioners agreed Monday to amend an economic development agreement with Hodson Energy on its New Jay Solar farm, adjusting the timeline to factor in new requirements.
Extension OK’d
Jay County Council approved an amendment to an economic development agreement and tax abatement Wednesday with Hodson Energy, adding a one-year extension to construction plans for New Jay Solar.
Raises approved
City employees will receive a 2% raise next year. Portland City Council approved the raises as part of the 2026 payroll ordinance during its meeting Monday.
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