May 15, 2017
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Focused on finances
Salary ordinance approved; budget hearing was held
Portland City Council focused mostly on financial issues during its meeting Monday.
More site monitoring approved for Sheller
IDEM did not OK proposal for ‘plume two’
The city approved additional environmental work for the former Sheller-Globe site. More will be coming.
Cell tower gets approval
Verizon will add structure northeast of Paradise Point
Another cell tower is going up in southwestern Jay County.
Plan progresses
Downtown economic development plan OK'd, heads to city council next
Portland Board of Works on Thursday approved the Portland Downtown Economic Development Plan, the second step in the approval process.
Portland sewer increase is OK’d; RV rules approved
Council touched on various topics in nearly three-hour meeting
Portland City Council dealt with a wide range of topics Monday, including the approval of a 20.4% sewer rate increase, during a meeting that stretched nearly three hours.
Sewer rates set to go up again
Consultant estimates increase will come in at about 20%
Portland City Council on Monday approved up to a 36% sewer rate increase on first reading.
Assistance approved
Redevelopment commission contributes $35,000 to The Venue
Portland Redevelopment Commission on Friday approved contributing $35,000 toward concrete and plumbing work for The Venue of Portland.
Meeting OK’d to discuss building demo
Area business owners will consult with Shroyer
Area business owners will consult with Shroyer
Purchase of Hood Building approved
Commission plans to pursue housing in upper floors
Portland Redevelopment Commission on Friday authorized president Rusty Inman to execute documents related to the purchase and subsequent lease of The Hood Building and approved getting formal reports from a structural engineer and architect on the former Hunt’s Building.
City OKs funding for new sidewalk design
Feature will be added to bridge on Seventh Street next year
Feature will be added to bridge on Seventh Street next year
Boggs recovering from stroke
Portland mayor expresses confidence in local officials, says he will maintain as many mayoral duties as he can
Portland Major John Boggs is recovering from a stroke.
Change order OK'd
A 710-foot storm sewer line is needed on Blaine Pike
Portland Board of Works on Thursday approved a $100,583.18 change order for the Blaine Pike paving and sidewalk project for the addition of 710 feet of storm sewer line.
New water park rules OK’d
Policy will require bags to be searched in 2024
Policy will require bags to be searched in 2024
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