The Plymouth Street Department’s main building and cold storage will get a lighting upgrade.
Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt told the Plymouth City Council members last week that they are no longer able to find the fluorescent bulbs for the building at a reasonable rate. A light survey was done by the members of the company who completed other lighting projects for other city buildings. It was determined that the fixtures to accommodate LED lighting would cost nearly $30,000. The street department crew will install the fixtures.
The Culver Town Council members will open bids for the Sand Hill Farms workforce housing development project in March.
The Marshall County Health Department is the recipient of a $2,500 mini grant from the Indiana State Association of County and City Health Officials.
Plymouth Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson requested permission from the Board of Public Works and Safety members this week to apply for grant money for a few items.
The Culver Town Council members reviewed an interlocal agreement between the town, Marshall County and Marshall County Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt.
Every year on Feb. 26, the Bremen community celebrates the life and accomplishments of Dr. Otis R. Bowen who served as Indiana’s Governor and as Secretary of Health and Human Serves under President Ronald Reagan, among many other lifetime achievements.
A lot of snow has fallen on holidays and the weekends this winter and officials are starting to watch funds in overtime budgets.
The Bremen Town Council members gave approval for Bremen Trash Days. Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said the annual event is set for May.
Three projects that will be funded with grant money from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs recently were reviewed by Culver Stellar Community members and Shannon McLeod from Priority Project Resources last week. Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist told the town council members this week that the overview of the applications for those projects are due today that include plans for the Culver Beach Lodge, Cavalier Park and Lake Max programming. The applications will undergo state and environmental review and historical preservation aspects.
The Community Crossings funding for the Beech Road project in Marshall County is now available. Highway Supervisor Jason Peters told the county council Monday morning that the state’s portion will be $216,060 with the county’s match of $87,712.05. The invoice hasn’t been submitted yet but the project is ready for payment.
The Bremen Town Council members took action Monday night to approve two contracts with Umbaugh and Associates for upcoming utility projects.
The Plymouth Police Department will be getting two new police vehicles.
Officials with the REES Theater project are looking for funds to reach a matching grant of $300,000 from the Regional Cities initiative.
The Marshall County Council members considered an additional appropriation for a fingerprinting machine for the probation department.
