October 29 is Trick-or-Treat night and OHSAA girls soccer playoffs
By Paula Pyzik Scott
The Village of Bluffton Council met on Monday, Sept. 14 with Mayor Richard Johnson calling the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting packet is available here,
HIRING
RESOLUTION 26-8-6 - Alan Myers moved to hire Wes Buettner as a part time mower at
$27.00 per hour, seconded by Mike Zimmerly. Results of roll call vote: Mike Zimmerly - yes,
Alan Myers - yes, - Motion Passed.
The Village of Bluffton Council met on Monday, August 24 with Mayor Richard Johnson calling the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Reports included pickleball court funding, MHCO planning for duplexes near Willow Ridge, confirmation of unused cemetery lot ownership, long-term Village development planning, and Bluffton Airport taxilane repairs.
The Bluffton School Board met on Monday, August 17, with President Roni Kaufman calling the meeting to order.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Paula Parrish reported that fund transfers from general to activity accounts are the normal budgeted amounts for FY 26-27. The American Red Cross Scholarship for 2026 came in at $500.00. The financial forecast for August was submitted and approved by the Board. The State budget is through FY2027 and the forecast also incorporated this information.
The following Bluffton Village Council meeting was held on Monday, August 10, 2026. Mayor Richard Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
SAFETY SERVICES, PERSONNEL AND FINANCE
Phill Talavania reported a future change in the EMS work schedule. The department currently operates on the California Swing Shift Model, a 9-day work cycle where staff members alternate 24 hours on and 24 hours off for 5 consecutive days, then are off for a consecutive 96 hours. Chief Babcock requested that the EMS staff move to a work cycle of 48 hours on duty and 96 hours off duty. He said that after individual meetings with all his staff, this change was well received. This change was approved and will take effect in January 2027.
At 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Bluffton Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider an application from Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO).
The company is requesting the reclassification of a 15-acre parcel on Augsburger Rd by Willow Ridge from R-I Residential to R-III Residential zoning category.
The reclassification will enable MHCO to further develop senior living housing in Bluffton. The plan is to build duplexes for seniors.
