LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Holdman introduces tax proposal
INDIANAPOLIS — Up to $2 million in new subsidies may be going toward Fort Wayne’s arena.
Park board OKs purchase of mowers
Portland Street and Parks Department is getting some new lawnmowers.
Bill focuses on farmers
Holdman’s measure would provide protection for those who store grain for later sale.
Meeting in person again
FORT RECOVERY –– Village council met for almost three months via Zoom. Now, it’s back to in-person meetings again.
Prescott bill is heading to House
INDIANAPOLIS — A bill being sent to the Indiana House of Representatives would shorten the statute of limitations for fines related to oversized loads.
Talks continue
The animal control task force shared its reasoning for proposing a new facility at a price tag north of $1 million. Commissioners hardly budged.
Dunkirk looks at animal control
DUNKIRK — Is the city capable of taking care of stray dogs and cats? At the moment, Mayor Jack Robbins says it is, but an impending “unfunded mandate” set to go in effect in July would require shelters like Dunkirk’s to spay and neuter all animals prior to adoption.
Commission reviews its options
Portland redevelopment has nearly?$1.4 million in TIF?funds.
Redkey shifting to use Anthem
Insurance change is expected to save $ for town and employees.
Airport fuel sales went up
Facility sold 59,060 gallons during 2020.
Council reviews new tax proposal
There’s a plan to increase Portland property taxes to pay for projects to combat downtown flooding.
Council set to meet in person again
FORT RECOVERY –– Village council has been meeting via Zoom the last two months to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Council will reconvene its regular in-person meetings beginning in February.
Committee tables vote on funding
Another entity has balked on appropriating money toward a proposed million-dollar animal control facility.
Council gives OK to raises
Former county engineer Dan Watson resigned at the end of 2020. Jay County highway superintendent Donnie Corn has taken over Watson’s former responsibilities, and road foreman David Shepherd is helping pick up the slack.
Holdman, Prescott combine for 14 measures
Legislation covers guns, COVID-19 response, other issues.
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