Marshall County Prosecutor Nelson Chipman asked the county council members for a waiver of probationary pay for a new employee.
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Plymouth City Council Discusses Planning, Transportation Contracts
The Plymouth City Council members this week discussed agreements for planning services and transportation services for 2019.
Temporary Four-Way Stop to be Removed at Bremen Intersection
A temporary four-way stop will go back to a two-way stop at the intersection of Indiana and Dewey in Bremen.
Marshall County Council Approves Additional Appropriations
The Marshall County Council members approved several additional appropriation requests in several accounts in order to end the year.
Bremen Utility Rate Ordinance to be Presented Soon
The Bremen Town Council members will soon review a utility rate ordinance that will include a change in reconnect and disconnect fees.
Plymouth City Engineer Discusses Community Crossing Projects
The 2017 Community Crossings projects are complete, according to City Engineer Rick Gaul. He told the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members Monday night that the projects should be closed out so then money can come in for the 2018 Community Crossings projects.
Marshall County Council Not Ready to Approve Job Descriptions
Marshall County Council members are not quite ready to approve job descriptions provided by Waggoner, Irwin and Scheele. The county was given a few of the job descriptions in April, but all of the documents for all positions within the county were received in October.
Bremen Town Council Approves Employee Insurance
The Bremen Town Council members discussed employee health insurance Monday night where several employees were in attendance to see how the council would vote in the matter.
Plymouth Utility Superintendent to Move Ahead with Bids for Storm Sewer Project
Plymouth Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson asked permission of the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety to move forward in soliciting bids for the Candy Lane Storm Sewer project.
Plymouth Library Parking to be Restricted during Project
A project at the Plymouth Public Library will cause parking issues for the next two days on the east side of the building.
Marshall County Crossroads Misses Stellar Designation
Marshall County Crossroads was not chosen as a designee in the Regional Stellar Communities process this year, but officials from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs encouraged the group to keep moving forward with the projects proposed in the Stellar application. OCRA Executive Director Jodi Golden said a group from the state will meet with those involved in the Stellar process in a feedback session after the first of the year.
Funding in Place for Marshall County Highway Superintendent
Funding is now in place for a superintendent position at the Marshall County Highway Department.
Plymouth BOW Approves Fine Reduction for QC Communications
A company who worked to correct a gross error when installing cable in the City of Plymouth will pay a lesser fine.
Bremen Town Council Approves First Reading of Stormwater Rate Ordinance
The Bremen Town Council members approved the first reading of an ordinance that establishes stormwater rates for the purpose of stormwater management.
Marshall County Commissioners Review No Thru Trucks Ordinance
The Marshall County Commissioners reviewed an ordinance last week that pertains to prohibiting vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 26,000 pounds traveling on county roads.
Plymouth BOW, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members will meet tonight where they will open bids for fuel supplies and street materials for 2019. They will also consider a request to bid the Candy Lane storm sewer improvement project.
Marshall County Council Members to Meet Today
The Marshall County Council will meet today where they will approve the appointments of representatives the Lake of the Woods Regional Sewer District and the Plymouth Public Library. Prosecutor Nelson Chipman will also have a request for a waiver of probationary pay for an employee in his office.
Marshall County May Update Vehicle Fleet
The Marshall County Commissioners may consider updating the county’s fleet of vehicles.
North Liberty Students Give Gifts to John Glenn School Board Members
North Liberty fifth grade students had a surprise for John Glenn School Board members this week.
Fifth grade teacher Ken Poling explained that during the first semester of the school year Guidance Counselor Melanie Heiser has been doing a whole series of conflict resolution that pertains to responding and dealing with others. Poling said a section of that series deals with gratitude.
Marshall County Sheriff Negotiating Contract with Healthcare Provider
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel is negotiating a new contact with Quality Correctional Care for medical services at the jail.
The current four-year contract expires Dec. 31, 2018.
