The Marshall County Commissioners approved their five appointments to the Regional Sewer District Board during their Monday morning meeting.
The commissioners previously held interviews of each of the seven applicants before making their decisions. Commission President Stan Klotz said one person had withdrawn from consideration as that person did not live in the district.
The commissioners approved the appointments of Brenda Meyers and Thomas McFadden for four-year terms, Diann Parsons and Jay Stone for three-year terms, and Debbie Palmer for a two-year term.
The commissioners also named Thomas McFadden as the chairman of the board for the board’s inception, but then the board members can decide by vote who they would appoint as chairman as those decisions may occur internally.
Commissioner Kevin Overmyer commented that the board members came prepared for their interviews and very well informed. He said they are a great group of candidates with diverse backgrounds.
Commissioner Michael Burroughs stated that he is appreciative of the candidates to serve the county in this manner, and they have listened to all of their friends and neighbors who are in support and who are opposed to the Regional Sewer District.
The Marshall County Council and the Mayor of Plymouth will make up the final appointments to the board.
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management approved Marshall County’s petition to create a Regional Sewer District in late 2022.
Thirteen Priority Service Areas have been identified to be included in a Regional Sewer District which include, in order of priority, Latonka, Lawrence Lake and Mill Pond areas, followed by Bremen East; North Michigan area; Rushmoor Addition; Donaldson and Ancilla Domini Convent; McQueen’s Broadview; Golfview Estates; Deer Trail, Tall Oaks and Carriage Hills; South Michigan Street; Inwood; Burr Oak; Hawk Lake; and State Road 331 South Tippecanoe. Areas could be added, but the homeowner or entity would have to petition the board that will make all decisions concerning the Regional Sewer District. They could also reprioritize the list.
