At mid-way point of 2014, Bluffton council will address several issues on Monday. Here's a summary of the village administrator's report to council. The report is part of the council agenda, in an attachment at the bottom of this story.

Pool Passes
Each year, usually at the first council meeting in July, council approves offering half-season passes to the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool at half-price beginning at the mid-point of the pool season. I am recommending that council approve the half-season passes starting on July 13.

Town Hall
We met with the insurance adjustor on June 19 and provided him with all of the information that he requested. He was going to forward it on to the insurance carrier. As of July 2, I have not heard anything yet. I met with an attorney representing the insurance company today who is investigating the possibility of subrogation.

Flag Pole
The village service department installed the flag pole at the town hall donated by the Bluffton Post of the American Legion. The service department also installed a new light so that the flag will be properly illuminated.

Sunset Drive
The village received estimates from three of the four contractors that submitted annual bids, and we are waiting on the fourth.

Bike Path Groundbreaking
From Dick Ramseyer: Groundbreaking for the Pedestrian & Bike Pathway to the junction of State Route 103 and 1-75 takes place Monday, July 14, at 11 a.m. The location for the ceremony is near the Tower Automotive plant on County Line Road. A large public ribbon cutting ceremony will take place later, when the pathway opens this fall.

Utility Bills
The village has received fairly positive feedback so far on the new utility bills. Additionally, we have had many residents sign up for the ACH- the sign-up form on the back of the bills.