LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Financial outlook remains strong
Projections shared Monday by treasurer Deanna Knapke estimate the school district will finish fiscal year 2025 — it ends June 30 — with a budget surplus of more than $2.73 million, bringing its year-end cash balance before encumbrances to $14.7 million. That’s up roughly $900,000 from projections made in May.
Sewer waiver ordinance clears 1st reading
Portland City Council approved an ordinance on first reading Monday to waive sewer fees for users whose property cannot be used following first, floods, wind or other “act of God.”
Mobile unit target is Dec. 2
Jay Schools superintendent Jeremy Gulley told Jay School Board on Monday that plans are on track for Jay County Junior-Senior High School students to begin using mobile classrooms Dec. 2.
Decisions needed on ARPA $
American Rescue Plan Act dollars need to be allocated by the end of the year. With December only a few weeks away, options are limited.
County approves health insurance for 2025
Jay County Commissioners approved a nearly $1.58 million proposal Tuesday with Physicians Health Plan for a fully insured plan for employees next year.
Dunkirk approves ARPA spending
Dunkirk City Council approved various purchases and contracts to be paid for with American Rescue Plan Act funds during its regular meeting.
Redkey, Portland receive grant funding
Indiana Department of Transportation announced Community Crossings grants for Portland and Redkey on Thursday as part of almost $140 million in grants to 223 municipalities or counties statewide.
City will re-route line
Portland Board of Works on Thursday approved the installation of a new tap for the Hawkins Galleria and OK’d several quotes for upgrades at the street department.
County will switch insurance brokers
Jay County Commissioners decided to switch insurance brokers Wednesday.
Council hears report on lead lines
Portland City Council on Monday heard a report from Kurt Wanninger of Wessler Engineering regarding a pre-published rule from the federal government regarding the replacement of water lines.
JCDC looking at its future
A committee will be appointed to chart a course for Jay County Development Corporation. The organization’s board of directors held a special meeting following an executive session Tuesday to discuss the future following last week’s announcement that executive director Travis Richards is resigning effective Nov. 15.
Monroe wins as GOP rolls
Republican Duane Monroe dominated the only local contested race, defeating Democrat Blake Watson by a 79% to 21% margin for the Jay County Commissioner south district seat in Tuesday’s election.
Council approves payment for work on tower
Fort Recovery Village Council agreed Monday to pay $81,346.56 to Caldwell Tanks for its work on constructing a second water tower in the village.
Voters will make choices Tuesday
Voters will have their final opportunity to go to the polls Tuesday.
Leaving JCDC
Jay County Development Corporation will be looking for a new leader. The organization announced in a press release Tuesday afternoon that executive director Travis Richards submitted a letter of resignation Monday.
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