Bluffton Board of Works to meet Tuesday afternoon
The Bluffton Board of Public Works and Safety will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 128 E. Market St.
Topics on the agenda include:
• A water adjustment on Elm Drive.
• Consideration of a nuisance animal appeal.
• Update on city engineering projects.
• Replacement of security cameras and server.
• A discussion of Americans With Disabilities Act/Title VI, brought to the board by City Engineer Kelly White.
• Consideration of advertising on water towers.
• Discussion of the Cherry Street electrical substation, brought to the board by White.
Topics on the agenda include:
• A water adjustment on Elm Drive.
• Consideration of a nuisance animal appeal.
• Update on city engineering projects.
• Replacement of security cameras and server.
• A discussion of Americans With Disabilities Act/Title VI, brought to the board by City Engineer Kelly White.
• Consideration of advertising on water towers.
• Discussion of the Cherry Street electrical substation, brought to the board by White.
County Drainage Board will meet Tuesday afternoon
The Wells County Drainage Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, in Room 105, the multi-purpose room on the lower level of the Wells Carnegie Government Annex, 223 W. Washington St.
Topics on the agenda include:
• Soloman First tile drain in Liberty Township (drainage easement).
• Discussion of replacement of the Kain, B.F. tile drain in Lancaster Township. K
• Project updates and miscellaneous drainage matters.
The board usually meets on Monday afternoons. Because Monday is a federal holiday, the meeting has been moved back a day, to Tuesday.
Solid Waste District board to meet Tuesday afternoon
The board of the Wells County Solid Waste District will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, in Room 105, the multi-purpose room on the lower level of the Wells Carnegie Government Annex, 223 W. Washington St.
Topics on the agenda include:
• Review of financial information.
• Supervisor’s report.
• Hazardous Waste Day update.
• 2023 salary matrix and 2024 wages.
The board usually meets on Monday afternoons. Because Monday is a federal holiday, the meeting has been moved back a day, to Tuesday.
County Commissioners will meet Tuesday afternoon
The Wells County Commissioners will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, in Room 105, the multi-purpose room on the lower level of the Wells Carnegie Government Annex, 223 W. Washington St.
Topics on the agenda include:
• Appointments with Sheriff Scott Holliday, Highway Superintendent Shawn Bonar, and Engineer Nate Rumschlag.
• Notice of intent to award Bridge 85 construction contract.
• Notice of intent to award Bridge 170 construction contract.
• Financial Commitment Letter for Community Crossings Matching Grant 2023-02 application.
• Design Wells County welcome signs, design Wells County flag, and return of the Civil War cannon to the courthouse plaza, brought to the commissioners by Brandon Harnish.
• Consideration of an ordinance establishing fees pertaining to the Wells County Drainage Board and office of the Wells County surveyor, brought to the commissioners by Surveyor Jarrod Hahn.
• Covered bridge certification.
• Approval of a retirement planning presentation.
The meeting will be streamed live on the Wells County Government Facebook page.
The commissioners usually meet on Monday afternoons. Because Monday is a federal holiday, the meeting has been moved back a day, to Tuesday.
Southern Wells school board will meet Tuesday
The board of the Southern Wells Community Schools will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, in the high school media center of the SWCS campus.
Topics on the agenda include:
• Public comments.
• Financial considerations.
• Fundraiser request.
• Acceptance of donations.
• Don Wood Foundation grant.
• Surplus items.
• Personnel matters.
• Extracurricular positions.
• Return to Learn COVID-19 plan.
• Curriculum fees.
• Field trip requests.
• Public comment on non-agenda items.
At 4:30 p.m., prior to the start of the regular meeting, the board will meet in executive session in the board’s meeting room. During the executive session, which will be closed to the public, the board will receive information about and interview prospective employees.
Bluffton Common Council will meet Tuesday evening
The Bluffton Common Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 128 E. Market St.
Before the council formally meets, it will be as the Bluffton Redevelopment Commission. The topics for the RDC meeting are two resolutions — one to sell two city lots and the other to establish a general fund.
Topics on the agenda for the regular meeting will be:
• A funding request from the Wells County Council on Aging.
• Consideration of an ordinance for an additional appropriation to the County Economic Development Income Tax fund.
• Consideration of an ordinance to vacate a public way.
• A variance request.
• A petition to vacate an easement.
• Review of tax abatement documents for WEG and ADM.
• Consideration of an agreement for the Cherry Street electrical substation transmission design, brought to the council by City Engineer Kelly White.
• Replacement of security cameras and server.
• A load and capacity study presentation, brought to the council by Brad Edler.
Markle Town Council will meet Wednesday evening
The Markle Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, in the Markle Town Hall, 197 E. Morse St. in Markle.
Topics on the agenda are:
• Consideration of a resolution to adopt the town’s 2023 comprehensive plan.
• Consideration of an ordinance amending the town code.
• Consideration of town correspondence concerning Ride 2 Provide, Markle Redevelopment Commission — TIF District pass-through letters; and a notice from the Indiana Department of Environmental concerning Wayne Metals air permit.
• A report from Huntington County United Economic Development.
• The superintendent’s, town marshal’s, assistant superintendent’s, and clerk-treasurer’s reports.
PSAP Advisory Board will meet Thursday morning
The Public Safety Advisory Board will meet at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 22, in the Bluffton City Courtroom inside the Bluffton Police/Fire Building, 204 E. Market St.
The only new topic on the agenda will be a review of the 2024 Public Safety budget.
