The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today where updates on flooding assessments will be given. Plan Director Ralph Booker and Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt will request a waiver of building permit fees for flood victims. Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery will present an emergency disaster update as well as request permission to apply for the 2017 EMPG salary reimbursement request and give a quarterly report.
The Culver Town Council members acknowledged Culver’s inclusion in Marshall County’s designation in a disaster declaration for flooding. Any residents experiencing flood damage are encouraged to call 2-1-1 or the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency at 574-936-3740. All damage is to be reported for a better chance of receiving federal assistance for repairs and recovery.
The Town of Bremen is moving forward with the downtown revitalization project.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said The Troyer Group has been contracted to help with the plans. The downtown revitalization project includes new streets, sidewalks, curbs and lighting. It is expected to begin in 2020.
The members of the Phi Delta Kappa will have to pay a $750 water bill despite not knowing what happened to the water that was registered through the city’s meters.
The issue was brought before the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members during the Feb. 12 meeting. The organization received a water bill for $750 and appealed the bill stating that they have a leaky toilet, but it’s not known how some 100,000 gallons of water was registered in January.
A Bremen man was arrested late Thursday evening after he allegedly threatened a woman with a gun.
The Town of Bremen is still working to clean up after flood waters wreaked havoc in the area last week.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said the wastewater treatment facility was under close watch as two to three feet of water surrounded the plant.
“It remained operational all the way through, but we were really close in getting water into our electrical components which would have been a really big mess,” explained Weldy. “The town guys worked around the clock. We had three fire trucks and eight hoses to pump water out of there in order to keep the facility above water to function correctly.”
A volunteer clean-up day in Plymouth is set for Saturday, March 3.
Residents and business owners affected by flood waters are encouraged to call 2-1-1 to report damage and needs.
Volunteers interested in participating in clean-up efforts are asked to arrive at the Plymouth Fire Department at 111 N. Center Street in Plymouth at 9 a.m. for a kick-off rally, task assignment and send-off. The effort will end at 2 p.m. Be sure to wear clothes you plan on throwing out after your volunteer effort is complete. Proper boots are essential.
Two Plymouth businesses are anticipating an expansion.
Representatives from Pretzels, Inc. and Weir Enterprises, LLC spoke to the Plymouth City Council members about their intentions to expand and create jobs.
The Culver Town Council members will take a closer look at amendments to the 2018 salary ordinance.
A proposed change was made in the EMS and park departments. The EMS Vice Director would be amended to be a full-time ALS-EM2 position with an hourly range $11.75-$17.50.
One juvenile is in custody after an alleged threat was intercepted through a Snapchat thread.
Triton Community School Superintendent Jeremy Riffle said the alleged threat was discovered Wednesday afternoon.
A Plymouth police officer injured in the line of duty will not lose any pay or benefit time as he recovers from surgery.
The Plymouth Street Department is working to help residents remove debris from the recent flood event. The collection effort will continue through the month of March.
It is encouraged to separate any unwanted debris on the curb in front of the residence or business. Separate electronics into its own pile as well as appliances and furnaces, tires, and sandbags. Drywall, carpet, wood and furniture needs to be in their own single pile.
The Culver Police Department is making their presence known around the Culver Community School Corporation.
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel is offering a training session to those in charge of places of worship who would like to keep their congregation safe from potential critical incidents.
The Indiana Sheriff’s Association has materials available to help church personnel create a plan that will help prevent violent acts and how to react to an incident if one occurs during worship services.
Over 400 tons of sand was hauled in to fill sandbags for Plymouth residents. Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt told the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members Monday night that about $3,500 was spent to haul the sand and get sand bags. He said the sand bags don’t store very well, but will do what he can.
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members approved a request from Building Inspector Keith Hammonds to waive a permit fee for flood victims attempting to rebuild after sustaining damage.
The Marshall County Health Department will offer free tetanus booster shots for those who have been working in and around flood waters.
The Culver Town Council members approved the lowest bid received for the proposed Damore Amphitheater project in the Culver Town Park.
The lowest bid was from Easterday Construction in the amount of $131,450. Town Attorney Jim Clevenger will review the construction contract before Council President Ginny Bess Munroe signs the document.
The Plymouth City Council took action to assist those affected with flood damage with cleanup efforts.
A resolution was passed Monday night that moves $100,000 within the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund into contractual services for relief efforts. Street Department Superintendent Jim Marquardt said residents and businesses suffering damage from the flood should separate drywall, carpeting and wood items from electronics and appliances and place it in an area to be picked up. Chemicals will be under the jurisdiction of the Solid Waste District. The debris will be picked up by members of the street department and disposed of as necessary.
The Culver Town Council will consider awarding a bid for the proposed Damore Amphitheater when they meet tonight. The council members opened four bids for the amphitheater during their last meeting where the lowest base bid was $131,450 and the highest base bid was $189,355.
