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Richland Twp. public hearing on Oct. 23

A public hearing is scheduled for October 23, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. by the zoning appeals board to be held at the office of Richland Township at 8435 N. Dixie Hwy.

Contiguous property owners bordering 7100 N. Cool Rd. Columbus Grove, OH 45830 and interested general public are invited to attend.

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Bluffton council meeting summary for September 25

By Andy Chappell-Dick

The Monday, September 25 meeting of the Bluffton council was a little surreal for the public gallery, since much of it happened behind closed doors in an executive session that was not on the agenda. Fortunately, the discussion must have been productive because several consequential actions were taken immediately after.

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Bluffton Council agenda preview

The Bluffton Council will hold a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 25. The 35-page packet is attached HERE.

LEGISLATION
Two ordinances are scheduled to be read:
- To vacate 15-foot sanitary easyment in Parkiew of Bluffton
- To vacate a protion of Thurman Street and a portion of an abutting alley

The packet includes
- A preliminary voucher report of September 25
- A Tree Commission report including Riley Creek Village tree removal and planting, and notes on recommended plantings for a proposed dog park near the Bluffton Arboretum.
- Minutes of the September 13 Personnel-Finance-Safety committee meeting. regarding retaining and recruiting employees including Police and Public Works.
- Minutes from the Sept. 20 Streets committee meeting including SR 103 update, sidewalk connectivity, maintenance and ADA compliance.
- An application for special event permit for the Blaze of Lights parade on Saturday, November 25.

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Bluffton school board agenda for September 18

The Bluffton School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 18 in the Elementary School Media Center, 102 S. Jackson St.

The agenda includes contracts, assignment, resignation, & etc. items:

  • Resignation of Debra Sprunger
  • Classified contract with Sharlene Anderson as an educational aide
  • 18 substitute teacher agreements
  • Supplemental contracts for positions assisting the High School Student Senate and Boys Soccer team

A report from the Apollo Career Center is also on the agenda.

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Summary of September 11 Bluffton Council meeting

By Andy Chappell-Dick

Could that upstart ChatGPT use artificial intelligence to write this column?  I signed up online and asked.  Here's its answer:  "I'm sorry, but I do not have access to real-time or current events.... To obtain a summary of the September 11 Bluffton Council meeting, I recommend checking the official website of the Bluffton Council or local news sources. They should have up-to-date information on recent meetings and their outcomes."  Darn, I'll have to find my notes.

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Summary of August 28 Bluffton Council Meeting

NOTE: Can't make it to a Council meeting? Icon readers may submit questions to [email protected]. Our resporter will ask Council on your behalf and summarize the answer here.

By Andy Chappell-Dick

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