Portage won't change ordinances to accomodate sheep

PORTAGE | The City Council's Ordinance Committee decided it wouldn't change a Portage ordinance to accommodate a resident wanting to keep sheep on a large parcel of land within the city.

Portage City Council approves vacation policy for department heads

PORTAGE | The Portage City Council on Tuesday approved 4-1 an ordinance amendment outlining vacation policy for department heads.

Portage eyes changing personnel policies for supervisors

PORTAGE | A change in city personnel policy four years ago has come back to bite officials as they wrangle over what to do about vacations for department supervisors.

Portage's ethics ordinance faces revamp

PORTAGE | The city's ethics ordinance will get a full review by a separate, specially appointed committee.

Panel studies Airport/Robbins intersection

PORTAGE | The city's Traffic Commission will conduct a warrant study on the intersection of Airport and Robbins roads to determine if a traffic control device is needed.

Portage council OKs firefighters pact

PORTAGE | The City Council narrowly approved a contract this week with Firefighters Local 3151.

Council overrides mayoral vetoes

PORTAGE | The Portage City Council overrode two mayoral vetoes Tuesday night.

Portage mayor vetoes collective bargaining ordinance

PORTAGE | Mayor James Snyder vetoed an ordinance Thursday giving Portage City Council members the authority to have a seat at the bargaining table.

Mobile home trash issue remains unresolved

PORTAGE | The City Council Ordinance Committee again tried to tackle the issue of what to do with trash pick up in Portage mobile home parks.

DOUG ROSS: Politicians don't belong in contract negotiations

When the Portage City Council voted last week to inject council members into labor contract negotiations, it was a gutsy move. It was also misguided.

Change in Portage's garbage collection could come as early as September

PORTAGE | If things go well, the switch to an automated trash and recycling system could come as early as September.

Council committee begans strategic planning for Portage's future

PORTAGE | Times are tough financially for most municipalities.

Portage council members squabble over proposed ordinances

PORTAGE | City Council members squabbled Tuesday night over not advancing two proposed ordinances on the council's agenda.

Portage City Council looks to be included in labor negotiations

PORTAGE | City Council members are looking to take a bigger part in labor contract negotiations.

City may eliminate mobile home park trash pickup

PORTAGE | The City Council Ordinance Committee has proposed amending city code to prohibit pickup of trash at mobile home parks within the city.

Portage clerk asks for equity for his employees

PORTAGE | Clerk-treasurer Chris Stidham told the Portage City Council Ordinance Committee on Monday he doesn't think his employees are getting a fair shake.

Council, mayor in tiff over actuary

PORTAGE | Some City Council members are criticizing Mayor James Snyder for bringing an actuary into City Hall to review city expenses and make cost-savings recommendations.