LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Another round of projects approved
Jay County Commissioners agreed to move forward Monday with a second round of projects involved in the owner-occupied rehabilitation program. Jay County community coordinator Darlesia Lee also announced some construction projects from the first round are beginning this week.
Dunkirk forms commission
DUNKIRK — The city now has a redevelopment commission. Dunkirk City Council approved its two appointments to the redevelopment commission Monday while Mayor Jack Robbins named his three appointments.
County looks at app for assessing its roads
Jay County Commissioners tabled a decision Monday on an application created to help make road assessments.
Moratoriums recommended
Jay County Plan Commission recommended up to one-year moratoriums for future battery storage and solar facilities in the county after public hearings Thursday.
Council debates future of facility
Jay County Council discussed a five-year review of Jay County Country Living’s financial information during its meeting Wednesday.
Council opposes
Portland City Council passed a resolution opposing Indiana Senate Bill 1 and any other legislation that reduces funding to local government units without offering an alternative revenue stream.
Village to add parking
Fort Recovery Village Council approved a resolution on a 5-2 vote Monday authorizing village officials to purchase part of the property at 111 W. Butler St.
Considering moratorium
Portland Plan Commission agreed Thursday to set a public hearing to consider a moratorium on battery storage facilities.
Change order OK'd
Portland Board of Works approved the change order request from 3D Construction of Muncie during a brief meeting Thursday after it had denied it last month.
Bader hired to manage water park
Portland Park Board hired Mara Bader on Tuesday to be the manager of Portland Water Park for the 2025 season.
Contracts inked for rehab program
Jay County Commissioners signed contracts Monday with contractors and homeowners involved in the $1 million project intended to help local residents pay for home improvements.
Bridge $ OK’d
Jay County Commissioners approved a contract and funding related to bridge work on county road 600 West just north of Indiana 26. Approximately $175,000 of the cost — it will need to be approved by Jay County Council — will be paid for with economic development income tax (EDIT) dollars.
County looks at TIF option
Jay County Redevelopment Commission discussed plans to establish tax increment financing (TIF) districts in the four locations planned for commercial solar energy farms.
Redkey moves toward a new website
Redkey Town Council heard about plans to migrate to a state-affiliated website and approved a related purchase Tuesday. Council also met its newly appointed member, Jennifer Staver, and hired Chris Jack and Alex Heath as town marshal and deputy, respectively.
Moving toward TIF
During Monday’s Dunkirk City Council meeting, Mayor Jack Robbins reported on progress and provided an update on next steps.
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