County Drainage Board will meet Monday afternoon
The Wells County Drainage Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 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:
• Consideration of a drainage easement on the A.P. Kelley Prong Tile Drain in Jefferson Township.
• Consideration of 2024 meeting dates and times.
• Project updates and miscellaneous drainage matters.
County Commissioners will meet Monday evening
The Wells County Commissioners will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, in Room 105, the multi-purpose room on the lower level of the Wells Carnegie Government Annex, 223 W. Washington St.
The meeting will begin with a public hearing regarding a request from Mark and Karen Shaffer to vacate an alley in Petroleum.
The commissioners’ regular meeting will follow the public hearing. Topics on the agenda include:
• Department updates from Sheriff Scott Holliday, Highway Supervisor Shawn Bonar and Nate Rumschlag.
• A presentation from Ron Turpin regarding the Northeast Indiana Strategic Development Commission.
• An appointment with Molly Hoag representing Citizens Against Drug Abuse (CADA).
• Updates from Jessica Bricker and Chad Kline regarding Imagine Early, and Kline regarding Wells County Economic Development.
• A quarterly Wells County Public Library update from Director Sarah MacNeill and board members Matt Yergler and John Stauffer.
• Monthly reports and miscellaneous business.
• 500W Vacate Scheduling
• Right-of-Way or Utility Agreement(s)
Bluffton Board of Works to meet Wednesday afternoon
The Bluffton Board of Public Works and Safety will meet at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 128 E. Market St.
Topics on the agenda include:
• Financial matters.
• Opening of bids for the Interurban Trail.
• A request for the Wells County Chamber of Commerce for Parlor City Christmas.
• A request from Ted Sprunger regarding a water line.
• Personnel matters.
• A request from Bluffton NOW!
• Discussion regarding the utilities schedule of salaries.
• Announcements
Bluffton Common Council will meet Wednesday
The Bluffton Common Council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 128 E. Market St.
Topics on the agenda include:
• The presentation of a possible welcome sign from Chandler Gerber.
• Discussion regarding holidays and Christmas lights.
• Consideration of an amended interlocal agreement for the Emergency Communications Department.
• Consideration of Ordinance 1604 permitting advance payments.
Zanesville Town Council will hold executive session
The Zanesville Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Zanesville Town Hall, 17736 Wayne St., to conduct a maintenance interview, and finalize the use of COVID-19 funds and the handbook.
Visitors Commission will meet Wednesday morning
The Wells County Convention and Visitors Commission will meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the conference room of the Wells County Chamber of Commerce, 211 Water St. in Bluffton.
Topics on the agenda will include:
• Financial updates
• Strategic planning metrics
• Marketing grant applicants
• Monthly report
• Discussion regarding the commission’s December meeting and the Visitors Guide.
Wells County Council will meet Wednesday evening
The Wells County Council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 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:
• Department requests for fund tranfers and additional appropriations.
• Appointments with Wells County Recorder Carolyn Bertsch regarding an ordinance for the recorder’s perpetuation fund and Molly Hoag for Citizens Against Drug Abuse (CADA).
• An update regarding the Wells County Health Department with Marlene Hoag, interim administrator.
• Consideration of an amended interlocal agreement for the Emergency Communications Department.
• Miscellaneous business.
• Consideration of the 2024 salary ordinance, 2024 surveyor salary ordinance, and 2024 sheriff salary ordinance.
Bluffton parks board will meet Thursday evening
The Bluffton parks board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 128 E. Market St.
Topics on the agenda include:
• Reports from the treasurer and superintendent.
• Acceptance of donations.
• Consideration of bids for the pickleball court and parking lot at Lancaster Park.
• Consideration of bids for the Interurban Trail.
• Request to purchase pool chemicals for the upcoming season.
• Discussion regarding 2024 meeting dates.
