County Election Board will meet Tuesday afternoon
The Wells County Election Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the clerk’s office in the Wells County Courthouse, 102 W. Market St.
Topics on the agenda include:
• Certificate of appointment to Rockcreek Township Trustee
• A review of the list of candidates who filed for the May 7, 2024, primary election
• Any other election matters
Solid Waste District board will meet Tuesday
The board of the Wells County Solid Waste District will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 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:
• A report from Supervisor Kevin Poling.
• Continued conversation regarding cardboard recycling and business permits.
• Approval of an agreement for paper shredding and hazardous material disposal.
Bluffton Board of Works to meet Tuesday afternoon
The Bluffton Board of Public Works and Safety will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the meeting room on the first floor of City Hall, 128 E. Market St.
• Personnel and financial matters.
• Discussion regarding truck traffic on Harvest Road.
County Drainage Board will meet Tuesday afternoon
The Wells County Drainage Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 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:
• Discussion of the maintenance assessment on the Lobolly Joint Drain.
• Project updates and miscellaneous matters.
County Commissioners will meet Tuesday evening
The Wells County Commissioners will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 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:
• Department reports from Sheriff Scott Holliday and Highway Supervisor Shawn Bonar.
• Wells on Wheels report from transportation manager Lew King.
• Approval of a quarter four invoice from the Wells County Council on Aging.
• An update on the Wells County Public Library from Director Sarah MacNeill and commissioner-appointed library board member Matt Yergler and John Stauffer.
• Monthly reports and miscellaneous business.
• Approval of right-of-way and utility agreements.
Bluffton Common Council will meet Tuesday evening
The Bluffton Common Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 128 E. Market St.
Topics on the agenda include:
• Consideration of rezoning petition Ordinance 1612 brought by Mike Lautzenheiser on behalf of the Area Plan Commission.
• Consideration of a Ordinance 1613 for an additional appropriation from the opioid fund.
• Consideration of Ordinance 1614 re-establishment of the CCD fund rate.
• Phillips Financial.
Southern Wells school board will meet Tuesday
The board of the Southern Wells Community Schools will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the high school media center of the SWCS campus.
Topics on the agenda include:
• A spotlight on Raider success.
• Financial and personnel matters.
• Recognition of an Early Literacy Achievement Grant.
• A routine review of policy and procedures.
• Instruction and curriculum requests, including a request for a new early literacy position.
• Superintendent information.
An executive session will immediately follow the regular agenda items. Reason for the executive session was stated as discussion of job performance or evaluation of an employee.
Markle Town Council will meet Wednesday evening
The Markle Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the meeting room of the Markle fire station, 150 W. Sparks St. in Markle.
Topics on the agenda include:
• A 2023 report on Wells County Economic Development from Executive Director Chad Kline.
• Consideration of Resolution 2024-1, approving a municipal right-of-way permit application.
• Reports from the operations manager, town marshal and clerk-treasurer.
• HCUED and Region 3-A report.
