What's in a Bluffton council packet? May 12 example
By Paula Pyzik Scott
Village of Bluffton council meetings are primarily business meetings with the six council members--currently Jerry Cupples, Mitch Kingsley, Ben Stahl, Joe Sehlhorst, Dave Steiner and Phill Talavinia--receiving reports from Village staff, making committee reports and voting on payment of bills, ordinances and resolutions.
Often items are approved with no discussion. The packet provided to the public--the May 12 meeting packet is attached here--provides details for these agenda items:
- Agenda
- Minutes of the April 28 meeting
- Voucher report for bills to be paid by the Village totaling $99,353.52
- Safety Services committee meeting minutes for May 7
- Ordinance No. 08-2025 - Fee Schedule for EMS services
- Resolution No. 13-2025 - Authorization for contract with Hohenbrink Excavating for SR 103 at Navajo Dr. roundabout
- Application for special event/road closure: BHS Baccalaureate on May 22
- Application for special event/road closure: Weekends on Vine St., May 17-0ctober 26
- Police Activity Summary, incident breakdown by month, ticket statistics, Attorney General warning on Scams Targeting Ohioans
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, August 14, 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Families and customers create an oral history of memorable Bluffton businesses
- Local students travel to France, Monaco and Italy
- Move on Up: New drug for COVID-19 exposure
- Back to School Days at Bluffton Public Library
- 50 for 250 performances at Bluffton Public Library
- Community meal on August 20 at Bluffton Senior Center
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Obituary for centenarian Lois Jean Andreas
- Thomas "Tom" J. Basinger served in the U.S. Army
- President Sider to present Aug. 25 State of the University address
- August 10 council recap: Spending increase for Benroth bridge repairs
- MHCO requests zoning change for construction of senior duplexes
- WIP Wednesday: 1915 kitchen gets a charming DIY remodel
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026
- Pirate girls tennis 2nd at Lima City tourney
- Professor Parquet on the passing of Don Nelson
- Bluffton historical society to discuss upcoming events, fundraising
- Bluffton Public Library hosts Mobile Health Clinic on Aug. 13
- 2026 PorchFest preview: Tommy Jenkins, Cat Dailey, Szabo Trio
- Chair massages offered at the Senior Center
- Bluffton Senior Center to host Spa Day