The Bluffton Council met in regular session on May 26 with Mayor Rich Johnson presiding and all council members present. Two individuals joined the Icon in the audience. Council had a full slate of items to discuss and legislation to vote on. Pool opening (hopefully May 31), street and sidewalk safety, paving projects and funding for the Bluffton Airport were among the issues covered.
The Bluffton School Board met on Monday, May 18 with President Roni Kaufman conducting the meeting. Among items on the agenda: fund adjustments were made for revenue of $82K over anticipated amounts. Technology Coordinator Courtnee Morris wil begin teaching in the next academic year and Todd Boblitt will serve as Technology Coordinator.
MEDIA RELEASE__Orange Township Trustees will meet on May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Township meeting hall, 2973 Township Road 28 (at SR 235). Email [email protected] for more information.
Village of Bluffton Council met on Monday, April 27 with Mayor Rich Johnson conducting the meeting. During the session, Council heard a presentation from Ohio Northern engineering students on two ways to improve stormwater control. A resolution was introduced to allow painting of the Bluffton University name and logo on the Village's east water tower.
The Bluffton School Board met on Monday, April 20 with board president Roni Kaufman conducting the meeting.
STUDENT FEES UNCHANGED
Superintendent Greg Denecker reported that student fees for 2026-2027 will remain unchanged. The district attempts to keep them as low as possible.
The Bluffton Council met on Monday, April 13 with Mayor Rich Johnson presiding. Ohio Northern Engineering students made a presentation on potential traffic and streetscape improvements. Topics under discussion included the adoption of Bluffton Police Department body cameras and the development of public pickleball courts. A scheduled AEP power outage for parts of Bluffton on Saturday, April 18, is expected to occur from about 3:00-8:00 a.m.
