Bluffton-Harrison school board will meet Monday
The board of the Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School District will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, in the school district’s administration building at 803 E. Harrison St. in Bluffton.
Topics on the agenda include:
• Reorganization of the board.
• Financial matters.
• Recognition of BHMSD’s Educator of the Year.
• A presentation regarding Bluffton High School’s 2023 graduation rate.
• Reports from Assistant Superintendent Julie Meitzler and Superintendent Brad Yates.
• Review of the 2024 Organization Chart.
• Unfinished business, including the high school building envelope project and athletic facility needs.
• Personnel matters and donations.
• Recognition of a Early Literacy Achievement Grant.
• Consideration of a change to the 2023-24 school calendar.
An annual Board of Finance meeting will directly follow the school’s board regular agenda. At this time, the board will reorganize for the new year and hear reports on investments and financial conditions.
County Election Board will meet Tuesday afternoon
The Wells County Election Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, in the clerk’s office in the Wells County Courthouse, 102 W. Market St.
Topics on the agenda include:
• Affidavit of Voter List Maintenance (VRG-21)
• Notice of resignation from the Rockcreek Township Trustee
• Consideration of a resolution to designate a proxy for “key holder.”
• Consideration of a resolution to allow the travel board to accept the application and ballot.
Solid Waste District board will meet Tuesday
The board of the Wells County Solid Waste District will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 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:
• A report from Recycling Center Manager Kevin Poling.
• Updates regarding cardboard collection, Rubbermaid container storage, investments and collection dates.
Bluffton Board of Works to meet Tuesday afternoon
The Bluffton Board of Public Works and Safety will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 128 E. Market St.
Topics on the agenda include:
• Financial and personnel matters.
• Recommendation to accept a Community Crossings Matching Grant bid.
• Consideration of a water adjustment for 427 W Wabash St.
• Discussion of a junk violation at 80 Sunset Lot #30.
• Discussion of demolition bids.
County Drainage Board will meet Tuesday afternoon
The Wells County Drainage Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 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 an easement on the Werling Prong Tile Drain in Jefferson Township.
• Discussion regarding a proposed joint board with Allen County on the Casteel Tile Drain in Jefferson Township.
• Project updates and miscellaneous matters.
County Commissioners will meet Tuesday evening
The Wells County Commissioners will meet at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 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 reports from Sheriff Scott Holliday and Highway Supervisor Shawn Bonar.
• Approval of amendments to ordinances regarding zoning, subdivision control and flood damage.
• A presentation from Mike Grant and Nick Lund regarding Markle Fish and Game Park.
• Renewal of workers compensation with Dan Lipp and Danica Dunwiddie.
• Consideration of a contract for a portable alcohol unit vendor, brought by Community Corrections Director Blake Poindexter.
• Monthly reports, right-of-way or utility agreements, and miscellaneous business.
• Approval of an interlocal agreement for an engineer.
• Discussions regarding the Vera Cruz bridge and Joray Hills sewer.
• Appointment of an ADA Coordinator.
An annual Board of Finance meeting will directly follow the regular agenda. During this time, the commissioners will hear a report from Treasurer Kathy Peeper and appoint new officers.
Bluffton Common Council will meet Tuesday evening
The Bluffton Common Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 128 E. Market St.
Topics on the agenda include:
• Reorganization of the board and 2024 appointments.
• Approval of Ordinance 1609 Wells County Flood Damage Prevention.
• Consideration of Ordinance 1610 for rezoning
• Recommendation to accept a Community Crossing Matching Grant.
• Consideration of Ordinance 1611 for an additional appropriation
Ordinance 1609 Wells County Flood Damage Prevention
Markle Town Council will meet Wednesday evening
The Markle Town Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, at the Markle Town Hall, 154 E. Morse St. in Markle.
Topics on the agenda include:
• Appointment of Eric Hoover to Board of Zoning Appeals and additional appointments to the Redevelopment Commission.
• Reports from the superintendent, town marshall and clerk-treasurer.
• An HCUED report and Region 3-A report
