Bluffton native Jack Huber of Troy was hired as the new Bluffton village administrator earlier this month during a special council meeting.
Huber's first day on the job is Thursday. A public reception for Huber is from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, in the town hall.
His salary will be $60,000 annually during a six-month probationary period. Following the probationary period council can consider a recommendation from the mayor for a salary increase up to an additional $5,000 per year.
Most swimming don't think about it, but here's what you see as you enter the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. Despite the cooler temperatures this week, the pool is a popular spot this summer.
Bluffton’s newest sign will carry our oldest year.
The village has contracted with Kohli and Kaliher Associates of Lima to provide the Ohio Department of Transportation with details, drawings and notes for a new sign on the Bentley Road – Interstate 75 overpass.
Cast in cement, the sign will read: “BLUFFTON est. 1861.”
According to the Lima firm, the letters will be formed into the concrete parapets (walls) and will be painted to stand out from the wall.
The price for this project is not to exceed $5,000. The formation of the sign might be in place by August.
Bluffton council has set several committee meetings. Those follow:
Wednesday, July 5, street and alley committee, 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 6, State Route 103 corridor study, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, July 10, public hearing on 2018 village budget, 8:15 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 14, public hearing on sidewalk connectivity, 8:15 p.m.
Bicycle riders planning to participate in the third annual Bluffton Ride to Remember bike ride in July can save money by registering by July 1. The ride takes place Saturday, July 8.
Registration through July 1 is $20 for an individual, $15 for the second family member and $5 for each additional family member. After July 1 registration is an additional $5 per category.
The Ride supports bike and pedestrian path construction in Bluffton. The ride starts and ends at Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton. A mass start for bikers is at 8 a.m.
