LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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.
Annual report to state approved
Portland Redevelopment Commission approved its annual report during a special meeting Friday.
Contracts with Tavzel, Lutheran OK'd
Portland Board of Aviation approved contracts Monday with airport manager Hal Tavzel and Lutheran Air, extending their relationships with Portland Municipal Airport.
Butler Street project underway
Fort Recovery Village Council discussed its ongoing reconstruction project and related traffic issues Monday. It also hired Choice One Engineering as the village’s consulting engineer for its Safe Routes to School projects planned for 2027.
Mayor, council at odds again
Portland City Council members criticized Mayor Jeff Westlake at the conclusion of their meeting Monday for introducing an issue involving vacation time for a police officer without providing them information in advance.
Money focused
State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) discussed Senate Bill 1 — it focuses on property taxes — as well as various other measures making their way through the Indiana Statehouse during a legislative update Saturday morning at West Jay Community Center.
Moving toward moratorium
The county is moving on moratoriums. Jay County Plan Commission OK’d moving forward with enacting two 12-month moratoriums Thursday on commercial battery storage facilities and new solar farm developments in the county.
Officials get primer on options
Bonds, build-operate-transfer agreements and property taxes. Jay County officials learned about various options for project financing during a joint session Wednesday.
Additional funding approved
Jay County Council on a split 3-2 vote agreed to pay an additional $39,600 for public safety firm Ritter Strategic Services to look into costs and other information regarding joining the Integrated Public Safety Commission’s system or purchasing a stand-alone system.
Restriction added to ordinance
Jay County Commissioners approved an amendment Monday to the county’s truck restriction ordinance.
JEMS director terminated
One of Jay Emergency Medical Service’s directors has been fired after he was arrested on multiple felony charges Thursday. Jay County Commissioners voted unanimously to fire John R. McFarland, 48, Portland, during a special session Monday afternoon.
County to allow virtual attendance
Jay County Commissioners approved a resolution Monday laying out stipulations for commissioners to attend meetings virtually. (Jay County Council will likely look into the same resolution for its members during its meeting Wednesday.)
JEMS director arrested on drug, theft charges
One of Jay Emergency Medical Service’s directors was arrested Thursday for multiple felonies relating to theft and drugs.
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