The Plymouth City Council members reviewed an amended fee ordinance that was up for second reading Monday night.
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Culver Town Council Holds Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment
A public hearing was held Tuesday night concerning several changes to the zoning ordinance.
Plymouth City Council Discusses Utility Fee Deferral for Upcoming Projects
The Plymouth City Council members took action on a request Monday night to defer the utility system development tap fees for the upcoming Aquatics Center and Early Childhood Development Center construction projects.
Culver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will open a public hearing tonight on proposed changes to the L1 District side yard setback requirements, residential and commercial fence permits and boatsheds.
Old U.S. 31 Won’t be Renamed
Old U.S. 31 south of U.S. 6 will not be renamed.
The issue came up during last week’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting. Commissioner Kurt Garner commented that a homeowner on that stretch of road thought of renaming it State Road 931 rather than Michigan Road. Garner said the resident thought that it might entice people to drive on the road knowing that it’s a state road and provide more traffic.
Plymouth BOW, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members will meet tonight where two more sidewalk requests will be brought before the board. Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt previously said the department may not be able to take on any more projects this year, but the board will review the requests. City Engineer Rick Gaul will also have an update on the Laporte Street footbridge Continue reading
Marshall County Health Administrator to Seek Grant
Marshall County Health Administrator Christine Stinson asked the county commissioners this week to apply for an emergency preparedness grant.
John Glenn School Board Approves Cafeteria Prices
The John Glenn School Board members approved cafeteria prices for the 2018-2019 school year during their meeting this week.
Plymouth Redevelopment Commission Discusses Aquatics Center Paperwork
The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission members learned this week that paperwork to narrow down the guaranteed maximum price for the Aquatics Center is being finalized. The price for the Early Childhood Learning Center is already determined. The price has been agreed upon to properly close out the paperwork concerning the new market tax credits paperwork.
Marshall County Highway Department Continues with Chip Seal Work
Crews from the Marshall County Highway Department continue to perform chip and seal work on several county roads this week. The process is expected to continue through June 29, weather permitting.
Digital Copy Fee Ordinance to be Considered for Sheriff’s Department
An ordinance will be considered by the Marshall County Commissioners in July that would include fees for electronic copies at the sheriff’s department
Investigation Ongoing in Property Damage Accident
The Plymouth Police Department and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a property damage accident that occurred in the area of Plymouth-Goshen Trail and Randolph Drive just after 1 a.m. on Thursday.
Commissioners to Consider Restricting Motorized Vehicles in County Forests
Off-road vehicles may be restricted when it comes to operation in the Marshall County Forest and the Mill Pond Forest.
River Gate South Project Ongoing
Construction on the River Gate South project at the corner of Michigan Street and Lake Street in Plymouth is progressing.
Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Culver Police Department Complete Click it or Ticket Campaign
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department recently completed a 24-day Click it or Ticket effort to enforce seat belt laws in cars and trucks.
FEMA to Visit Marshall County to Claim Additional Documents, Chip Seal Work to Begin
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters will be meeting with a FEMA representative on Monday to review documents. The field tech will go over the damage caused by the late winter flooding that damaged roads, culverts and bridges and what steps the county took to make those repairs for reimbursement.
Plymouth City Hall Renovation Project Coming to a Close
The Plymouth City Hall renovation project is nearing completion.
Marshall County Commissioners Approve IPEP Grant Application
Marshall County Surveyor Craig Cultice hopes to get three high-visibility safety jackets for his staff to be use in the winter with the application of an IPEP Health and Workers Compensation Grant.
Marshall County Commissioners Discuss Interim Highway Superintendent Position
Without a county engineer in place since the position came open in December of 2017, the Marshall County Commissioners may move Highway Supervisor Jason Peters into an interim highway superintendent position.
Culver-Union Township EMS Sells Ambulance
An old ambulance no longer needed by the Culver-Union Township EMS Department has now sold.
