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Summary of February 13 council meeting

Bentley & Main detours begin Feb. 27 - Repairs underway on pathway underpass - Pay increase study continues - Austin Probst sworn in as full-time officer

By Paula Scott

The Village of Bluffton Council held a regular meeting on Monday, February 13. There were approximately nine people in attendance and all council members were present. Mayor Richard Johnson conducted the meeting, beginning with the hiring of Police Office Austin Probst. Council approved the terms of his employment followed by a swearing-in ceremony.

The meeting agenda is attached with supporting documents. Minutes of prior meetings and bills were approved unanimously without discussion.

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Public meeting schedule for Village of Bluffton

The Village of Bluffton has announced the following public meeting to be held at Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main.

Personnel Committee on Monday, February 20 at noon.

Ordinance Committee on Monday, February 20 at 5:00 p.m.

Safety Services Committee on Monday, February 20 at 6:00 p.m.

Tree Commission on Wednesday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow on Wednesday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m.

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Agenda for February 13 council meeting

The attached agenda (p. 1-2; supporting documents p. 3-54) for the 7:00 p.m. Village of Bluffton regular council meeting on February 13 includes:

LEGISLATION

1st reading of an ordinance approving annual approprations for 2023.

1st reading of an ordinance amending rules and regulations for Maple Grove Cemetery.

3rd reading of a resolution adopting a Complete Streets policy.

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Budget review is agenda for Committee of the Whole

A Council Committee of the Whole meeting has been announced for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 6, with a budget review expected to be the focus of the evening.

The Bluffton Village Council meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month in the Community Room on the third floor of the Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main Street.

Items for regular meeting agendas should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the Council Meeting.

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Summary of January 23 Bluffton Council meeting

Main St. and College Ave. safety draws public comment and questions; police officers recognized with awards by peers and Chief of Police

By Andy Chappell-Dick

The January 23 meeting of the Bluffton Council was chaired by Council President Jerry Cupples. Mayor Rich Johnson is still recovering from back surgery. The agenda seemed brief, but the handful of citizens present indicated that pedestrian safety would be raised during public comment. (Council packet with agenda and supporting docuements.)

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Updated Village of Bluffton public meetings schedule

The Village of Bluffton has issued the following public meetings schedule.

January 25 - Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow - 7:30 p.m.

February 1 - Joint Personnel & Safety Committees - noon

February 1 - Parks & Recreation Committee - 1:00 p.m.

February 2 - Pathway Board - noon

February 3 - Finance Committee - noon

February 6 - Council Committee of the Whole -  6:30 p.m.

February 8 - Streets, Lights, Alleys, & Sidewalk Committee - 5:30 p.m.

February 13 - Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

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