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This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023.
Later in the program, we have Deep Dive: WFHB and Limestone Post Investigate where we look into issues regarding Health, Housing, and the Environment that directly impact residents of Monroe County. More in today’s feature report.
Also coming up in the next half hour, Artificial Crooks on Better Beware – your weekly consumer-watchdog segment on WFHB. More following today’s feature. But first, your local headlines:
Ellettsville Town Council
On March 13th at the Ellettsville Town Council meeting, the council heard an amendment to the 2023 Salary Ordinance to add a part time park employee. This ordinance would also change the Traffic Safety Education and Enforcement Overtime Rate. Council member Sandra Hash said that some changes were made to the ordinance after the first reading.
Council member Jimmie Durnill explained the changes. Hash confirmed specifics on the salary rate.
Vice President William Ellis asked for clarification on the salary range to ensure the salary was competitive.
The council approved the ordinance unanimously.
Next, the Council discussed an agreement between the Town of Ellettsville and Baker Tilly US LP. Town Manager Mike Farmer informed the council that due to inflation the cost of installing and maintaining their water system has increased drastically.
Farmer explained Baker Tilly’s involvement in the water rate study and the rate case filing.
The council approved the engagement letter with Baker Tilly US LP unanimously.
The next Ellettsville Town Council meeting will be held on Monday, March 27th.
Feature Reports:
In today’s feature report, we have the latest edition of Deep Dive: WFHB and Limestone Post Investigate where we look into issues regarding Health, Housing, and the Environment that directly impact residents of Monroe County. Last month we looked into problems caused by the Housing Crisis, this month we will share possible solutions.
One solution to the housing crisis in Bloomington is to diversify the housing supply. In today’s segment, WFHB News reports on multifamily housing, missing middle housing, the Unified Development Ordinance and more.
WFHB and the Limestone Post speak with Director of Planning and Transportation Scott Robinson and Urban Planner and Housing and Community Development Consultant Deborah Myerson.
Up next, Artificial Crooks on Better Beware – your weekly consumer-watchdog segment on WFHB. We turn to host and producer Richard Fish for more.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Kade Young and Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Noelle Herhusky-Schneider.
Better Beware is produced by Richard Fish.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
