May 15, 2017
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Ordinance actions
Council passes one, clears one on first reading, denies another
Portland City Council addressed three ordinances during its meeting Monday, including approving the ordinance regarding sick leave benefit donations on first and second reading.
Board finds no harassment
Police chief, investigator had made complaints against clerk-treasurer
An investigation has found no wrongdoing following a complaint of harassment by Portland’s police chief and other officers against the city’s clerk-treasurer.
Stalled, sparred
Council tables RV ordinance, has heated discussion with mayor
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.
Bids opened
Both offers for pump station come in above $13.5 million
Both offers came in at more than $13.5 million as Portland Board of Works on Thursday opened bids for a portion of the city’s work that is required as part of its agreed order Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Truck $ approved
Council OKs funding for second new trash truck in 2026
Portland City Council for the second consecutive meeting on Tuesday approved funding for the purchase of a new trash truck, though the actual transaction is still a couple of years down the road.
Evaluating building
Portland Redevelopment Commission hires architect, engineer to look at structure set for demolition
Portland Redevelopment Commission on Friday morning approved contracts with Silver Creek Engineering and SEBREE Architects to evaluate the former Hunt’s Building.
Wastewater project moves forward
Plant will be getting a new EQ basin and pump station
Portland Board of Works approved a letter of agreement with Jones and Henry Engineers of Fort Wayne for $1.05 million in construction services and a resident project representative for a new pump station and equalization (EQ) basin at the facility.
Funds shifted to roof
Redevelopment commission allows grant for a different use
Portland Redevelopment Commission on Friday approved allowing LeeAnn Miller to shift the $30,000 grant it had previously approved for work on her downtown building renovation project to instead be used for the roof.
Park board, Pee Wee are at odds
Dispute is over payment for concrete work at football field
Portland Park Board and Jay County Pee Wee Football had a verbal agreement to split the cost of concrete upgrades around Hines Inman Memorial Field at Portland Memorial Park.
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