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October 23 agenda for Bluffton Board of Education

The Bluffton school district will hold a 5:30 p.m. meeting of the Board of Education in the Elementary School media center on Monday, October 23.

The agenda includes:

Contracts, assigments and resignations including 18 supplemental coaching and advising contracts and 11 substitute teacher agreements.​

Donations in memory of Deb Herr, a Ford B. Cauffiel $7,500 donation for SOS tutoring, and a Class of 1960 donation for the lunchroom to be presented for approval.

A resolution of necessity to levy a tax renewal for collection in 2024. Adoption shall be presented to electors on March 19, 2024.

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Bluffton Council agenda for October 23

The Parks & Recreation Committee will also meet at 6:30 p.m.

The Village of Bluffton will hold a regular Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023. The agenda includes an opportunity for public comment and reports from the Parks & Recreation Committee and the Tree Commission.

The full agenda and preliminary packet is attached HERE.

Legislation includes:

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Board of Education meets October 23

CORRECTING THE CORRECTION: The meeting took place at 5:30 p.m.

CALENDAR CORRECTION: The correct date for this month's Board of Education meeting is Monday, October 23.

The board meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Bluffton Elementary School media center, 102 S. Jackson St.

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Bluffton council considers accessory dwelling unit legislation

By Paula Scott

Is “accessory dwelling unit” (ADU) in your vocabulary? Also known as granny flats, ADUs are stand-alone dwellings located on the same lot as a single family home. The Bluffton council’s Ordinance Committee is drafting a proposed ordinance to make ADUs a recognized type of housing with local oversight.

Housing shortages are creating new interest in ADUs in Ohio and across the country. New ADU legislation has been reported in Cincinnati, considered to be the first Ohio city to legalize granny flats. 

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Village reports on paving, water leak detection, hydrant flushing

At the Monday, Octobrer 9 meeting of the Bluffton council, the village administration provided the attached 1-page summary of current infrastructure projects and planning for 2024.

  • Hydrant flushing is underway. If you see discolored water, run an outside tap until water runs clear. 
  • Aqua-Line leak detection found leaks on Luise Circle, Wilhelm Circle, Ethan Circle and Magnolia Lane.
  • Wednesday-Friday, Oct. 11-13, new asphalt surface, centerlines and edge lines will be installed on SR 103.

Reminder: Trick or Treat night is Thursday, Oct 27 from 6-7:30 p.m. Please turn on your porch light if you are participating. 

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October 9 council meeting legistation, votes

Harvest Festival to be hosted by Bluffton High School Volunteer Club on October 28

The council of the Village of Bluffton held a regular meeting (packet) on Monday, October 9 with the following actions taken:

All items before council were passed with unanimous approval, including:

The third reading of Ordinance No. 10-2023, vacating a portion of the Thurman St. and a portion of an abutting alley.

Street closings:

  • Bluffton University Homecomig entertainment (Glow Party) on Vine Street
    October 21, closed from 12 p.m.-12 a.m.
  • Harvest Festival childrens activities on College Ave.
    October 28, activities from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; road closed fro 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
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