Bluffton council committee meetings are lining up like jets ready to take off at the airport – as the new year begins.

Here’s the schedule and discussion point of each meeting:
(All meeting are in the town hall)

• Wednesday, Jan. 24 – Safety services, fire and EMS, 4:30 p.m.
Discussion: Purchase of new ambulance; also grant on workers’ compensation.

• Wednesday, Jan. 24 – Streets and alley, 5:30 p.m.
Discussion: West Elm Street water project.

• Thursday, Jan. 25 – Finance, 4 p.m.
Discussion: Meet with village fiscal officer to discuss 2018 village appropriations.

• Thursday, Jan. 25 – Ordinance, 4:30 p.m.
Discussion: Village ordinance review.

• Monday, Jan. 29 – Park and recreation, 5 p.m.  
Discussion: Buckeye park restroom replacement.

• Tuesday, Jan. 31 – Utilities, 1 p.m.
Discussion: Utility rate study.

Council committees for 2018
Finance: Dave Steiner, Phill Talavinia
Insurance: Jerry Cupples, Dave Steiner
Ordinance: Mitch Kingsley, Joe Sehlhorst
Personnel: Phill Talavinia, Mitch Kingsley
Safety Service: Phill Talavinia, Ben Stahl
Streets, Alleys, Lights and Sidewalks: Joe Sehlhorst, Jerry Cupples
Allen County Regional Planning: Mitch Kingsley
Utilities: Dave Steiner, Jerry Cupples
Sidewalk Review Board: Phill Talavinia
Pathway Board: Ben Stahl
Cemetery Board: Jerry Cupples
Tree Commission: Ben Stahl
Airport Commission: Phill Talavinia
Joint Water Advisory Board: Dave Steiner
Allen County Health Department: Joe Sehlhorst
Village Cultural Affairs: Joe Sehlhorst