At the December 11 meeting of the Bluffton Council, the Village administration presented the following report including "done" and "to-do" lists:

2023
1. Geiger St. Water Main Replacement: Another quality project completed under budget: 15.9% under the contract price that was already 15% below the engineer's estimate.

2. Garau St. Water Main Replacement: Work has been completed. 

2024
1. Pocono Drive Utility Improvements: OPWC has approved a $240,000 loan at 0% interest over a 30-year term for the project to teplace water and sewer main lines along Pocono Drive estimated at $352,260.

2. S.R. 103 a t Navajo Drive Improvements: OPWC has approved an $800,000 loan at 0% interest over a 25-year term for the construction of a roundabout at Navajo Drive along S.R. 103. Other funding sources: Ohio Department of Development has provided a $1,220,000 grant. ODOT Jobs and Commerce has provided a $250,000 grant. Construction is planned to begin in early spring of 2025.

Community Message
2023 Leaf pickup season ends December 8: Either take leaves down to the brush dump or place them in biodegradable bags at thecurb.

Leaving for the winter? Moving? Please stop at the Town Hall and let us know!

Pedestrian Pathway construction along Co.Line Rd. from S.R. 103 to Bern St.: work will be completed in spring 2024.