LOCAL GOVERNMENT
AV is up for county, down in cities
If you live in a city or town in Jay County, expect to see a bigger tax rate on your spring bills this year.
Officer addresses turnover
The bulk of Monday’s Portland City Council meeting involved the discussion about police compensation after officer Patrick Long presented his concerns.
Expanding again
Joyce/Dayton Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the start of a nearly $9 million project that will mark the 11th expansion of its manufacturing facility.
Asking for exemption
Jay County Council and Jay County Commissioner Chad Aker learned more Wednesday about Mainstream Fiber Networks’ proposal to establish an infrastructure development zone along with its 395-mile broadband internet project in Jay County.
Change requested
Jay County Council heard Wednesday from Leeward Renewable Energy, the business proposing to build Rose Gold Solar in Jay County. The company will return next month with a formal request to amend its economic development agreement with the county in respect to its construction and commercial operation start dates.
County receives grant for paving
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Transportation announced Wednesday morning that Jay County was awarded a $1.18 million Community Crossings grant for road work.
Commissioners request another meeting
Commissioners tabled a decision Monday on a contract with Jay County Development Corporation and asked to hold an executive session to discuss the service agreement with JCDC’s executive director and board president.
County jail is lacking in staff
Jay County Commissioners heard Monday from Sheriff Ray Newton, who talked about the need to hire and retain more officers at Jay County Jail.
TIF education
Wes Schemenaur, Portland’s city attorney, presented Portland Plan Commission with information on TIF districts and redevelopment commissions and its role in the process of approving Portland's Downtown Economic Development Plan.
Heating up
Portland Park Board on Tuesday agreed to accept a gift of a heater for Portland Water Park from a group led by Bev Arnold and Rob Weaver.
Two vying for nod in south district
Brian McGalliard and Duane Monroe will face off in the May primary for the Republican nomination for the south district Jay County Commissioner seat.
Stalled, sparred
Portland City Council held off on the second reading of a proposed recreational vehicle ordinance after hearing conflicting opinions from members of the public in attendance and verbally sparring with Mayor Jeff Westlake.
Water tower dilemma
FORT RECOVERY — The village is still figuring out what to do about its dilemma with water tower bids. Fort Recovery Village Council heard about a potential grant Monday that would aid in covering the cost difference.
Horn, Leonhard seek nod in north district
Mike Leonhard and Doug Horn will face off in the May primary for Republican nomination for commissioner in the north district.
Facade $ approved
Portland’s Facade Committee on Wednesday approved funding for The Venue of Portland and Portland Elks Lodge.
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