EMS Chief job posted, Lima/Allen Building Dept. agreement begins January 1, “2 Decembers” on water bills
By Paula Pyzik Scott
The Bluffton Council held a regular meeting on December 9, which was conducted by Mayor Rich Johnson with all members present.
BILLS
Prior to Council approving the payment of bills, Council member Ben Stahl asked for information on the results of the audit of water meter reading and billing by Raybern Utility Solutions ($8,156). Assistant Village Administrator Bryan Lloyd reported that no individual reason for water losses was identified but that losses have gone from 38% to 15%.
JOINT PERSONNEL AND SAFETY SERVICES
Council member Phill Talavinia reported on the committee meeting, noting that once applications are submitted they will begin interviewing for the new position of full-time EMS Chief. (The position is posted on www.bluffton-ohio.com/employment/ )
Steven Dale Neiderhiser, age 69, of McComb, Ohio, passed away at home as he wanted, peacefully in his sleep, on Sunday, December 8, 2024. He was born on October 1, 1955, in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Wayne and Dortha (Butler) Neiderhiser.
Steven C. Stitzel, “Stitz”, a resident of Ohio, passed away from complications from a Glioblastoma Brain Tumor on his 78th birthday at 7:05 p.m. on November 30, 2024, in hospice care at the Kobacker House with both his children by his side. His final hours were spent just a mile away from Ohio Stadium during the Ohio State vs. Michigan game. Unable to meet his goal of surviving to the end of the college football season, Steve crossed his final finish line 35 minutes after his birth time. Born at 6:30 p.m.
Bluffton Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Christmas Cookie and Candy 'Mix and Match' sale on Saturday, December 14 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. All items will be sold for $8 per pound. Proceeds go to Mission and Fellowship projects.
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