The Board of Trustees of Bluffton Public Library has announced its meeting schedule for 2025. Meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the library's Board Room at 145 South Main St., Bluffton. No meetings will take place in July or December.
A developer’s proposal for triplexes on N. Main St. and a request to combine two undeveloped lots in the Parkview subdivision were considered by the Bluffton Planning Commission in a public meeting on January 6.
The Planning Commission is currently made up of appointees Mitch Agner, Roger Edwards, Tim Essinger, Mayor Rich Johnson and council member Mitch Kingsley.
Also present were Zoning Board of Appeals members Tom Downey, Deron Geiser (not present, member Tony Pinks), as well as Village Administrator Jesse Blackburn and Assistant Village Administrator Bryan Lloyd.
Blackburn presented a preliminary site plan for a five triplex development around a pond (which has already been dug) at 721 N. Main St. Discussion focused on how the plan could be modified to fit R-III zoning requirements or PUD (Planned Unit Development) requirements, as well as what variances might be considered by the commission. The developer was not present.
Bluffton Exempted Village Schools board--Alice Basinger, Brad Dailey, Roni. Kaufman, Wes Klinger and Jeremy Scoles--will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16.
The agenda is attached and includes contracts for athletics, substitute teachers, substitute educational aides and cafeteria workers.
The meeting will include an organizational session for 2025 and establishing the calendar for 2025.
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/ )
