Public Meetings

By Paula Scott

The Bluffton Board of Education held a regular meeting on Monday, October 19. The meeting was conducted by board president Roni Kaufmann with all members present. Two teacher representatives and two community members were in the audience with the Icon reporter.

TREASURER
There were no financial transactions to approve but a September 2026 Cash Summary Report was provided and is attached.

Harzog, Montgomery and Oglesbee recognized for Bluffton Police Department careers

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Village of Bluffton Council held a regular meeting on Monday, October 12 with Mayor Rich Johnson conducting the meeting. (The meeting packet is here.) Discussions included residential and commercial development planning and honoring three Bluffton Police Department officers with 10- and 25-year anniversaries.

MEDIA RELEASE__The Village of Bluffton Planning Commission will hold public hearings on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main Street, Bluffton, Ohio, to consider the following matters:

1. Chestnut Lane Development – Amendment to Approved Plans
Bob Fett is requesting approval of an alteration to the previously approved plans for the Chestnut Lane development to allow the addition of one condominium unit at the end of the existing cul-de-sac.

The following Village of Bluffton meetings have been scheduled and will be held at Town Hall:

Pedestrian Pathway Board on Thursday, October 1 at noon.

Tree Commission on Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m.

Council Meeting on Monday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Utilities Committee on Monday, October 19 at 4:30 p.m.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Village of Bluffton Council held its regular meeting on Monday, September 28, with Mayor Rich Johnson presiding. (See Council Packet for supporting materials)

ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Progress reports from Village Administrator Jesse Blackburn and Assistant Administrator Bryan Lloyd included the following items.

MEDIA RELEASE__Start times for the following Village of Bluffton meeting has been changed. A joint Planning Commission and Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow meeting will be held at Town Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m.

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