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Kingsley resigns as council president; Augsburger named as replacement

The face of Bluffton village government changed on May 19. And its change is not yet complete.

During the first council session following the “flooding” of the town hall, Mitch Kingsley, council president, announced his resignation as council president. He, however, did not resign from council and plans to retain his seat until later this year when he will resign.

Kingsley read a statement explaining the reasons for his resignation. His statement follows:

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Council meeting in town hall tonight

Bluffton council will meet in the town hall tonight (May 19), during its regular meeting, according to Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator. The meeting will take place in the third floor meeting room instead of the large meeting room.

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School board acts on approval of 2014 BHS grads

Bluffton school board will act on approving the 2014 Bluffton High School graduation list during its May meeting on Monday.

The list is in an attachment at the bottom of this story. In addition, in a separate attachment,  is the entire May 19 board agenda.

Other items on the agenda include:

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Council street and alley committee meeting cancelled

Bluffton council's street and alley committee meeting set for Wednesday, May 14, is cancelled due to the problems at the town hall.

The purpose of the meeting is to review the revised village sidewalk ordinance.

The meeting date will be rescheduled during the Monday, May 19, council meeting. At this point, the council meeting is tentatively scheduled to take place in the Bluffton middle school, according to Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator.

Watch the Icon for more information.

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Book it to the library before the book sale ends

Better book it to the library. 

The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library's semi-annual book sale is underway now through Saturday, May 10.

Remaining sale hours are:
May 9, 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
May 10, 9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

All kinds of books can be purchased by donation. Proceeds help fund library
programs. Come have a cup of coffee and a cookie while you browse.  Located on the lower
level of the Bluffton Public Library.

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Bluffton's cable service soon to be covered by Charter Communications

Bluffton council was updated on several village issues during its May 5 council meeting. One of those items is a report that the village will become part of the Charter Communications cable system.

Here is a portion of the report given council from Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator:

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