Marshall County officials are still looking to hire a county engineer.
Commissioner Kurt Garner asked the county council members Monday morning to reconsider the salary range offered for the county engineer’s position.
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Plymouth City Council Considers REES Theater Project Addition
The Plymouth City Council members considered a resolution Monday night to add the REES Theater project to the list of Plymouth Redevelopment Commission projects.
By adding the theater to the redevelopment commission’s list, a donation request of $575,000 over the course of two to four years to be funded out of TIF #1 could be financially researched by Umbaugh and Associates. The funding request would need to be approved by the redevelopment commission.
Insurance Payment Received for Flood Damage at Bremen Wastewater Plant
The Town of Bremen received insurance money for equipment damaged in the recent flood event.
According to Bremen Town Attorney Anthony Wagner, the furnace and cooling units were damaged at the wastewater treatment facility including other factors that help run the buildings. Wagner said the insurance coverage was able to cover the replacement costs without much extra needed to fund necessary repairs. He mentioned that officials are reconsidering the placement of some of the equipment to avoid damage if a flood event occurs again.
Culver Town Council Considers Annexation, Rezoning of Proposed PUD Project
An hour-and-a-half of Tuesday’s Culver Town Council meeting was centered around the annexation and rezoning of 17664 State Road 17 and 19456 State Road 10. The annexation simply places the five contiguous parcels totaling 71 acres into the town’s limits. Utilities would be available for connection at the expense of the developer. After hearing questions concerning connectivity of utilities during a public hearing on annexation, the council unanimously voted in favor of the second reading of the ordinance allowing the process to continue. A resolution was also unanimously approved to accept the fiscal plan as part of the process.
Volunteer Case Managers Needed
The Marshall County Long Term Recovery Operation is in search of volunteer case managers.
The case managers will partner with those affected by the flood in Marshall County and set goals and plans to achieve those goals for recovery. The process involves outreach, screening and intake for services, assessment of disaster recovery needs, recovery planning, action and advocacy, monitoring recovery process, and closure.
Marshall County Council Support Tax Increase in Bridge Fund
The Marshall County Council members are in support of an increase to the Cumulative Bridge Fund.
The proposed increase is for $.0524 cents per $100 assessed valuation. The average taxpayer would see an increase of $26.20. County officials are anticipating a deficit in that fund in 2019 which causes concern about funds to rebuild bridges for public safety.
Building Permit Fees Waived for Those Affected by Flooding
Those needing to rebuild after the flooding event in Marshall County will not need to pay permit fees to do so.
The Marshall County Commissioners unanimously approved a request from Marshall County Plan Director Ralph Booker and Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt to waive permit fees for those affected by flood waters. DeWitt asks that anyone needing to rebuild must report that activity to his office.
Plymouth City Council Considers Two Requests for Economic Revitalization Area
The Plymouth City Council members took action Monday night to consider two resolutions designating certain real estate within the city to be within an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of property tax abatement.
Culver Town Council to Hold Public Hearings Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will hold public hearings tonight on several different topics.
A public hearing concerning the annexation of the five contiguous parcels at 17664 State Road 17 and 19456 State Road 10 will be held as well as a public hearing for the rezoning of those parcels to a Planned Unit Development. The second reading of the annexation ordinance will be considered along with the first reading of the rezoning ordinance in this matter tonight.
Driver Dies from Injuries in Accident in Marshall County
The driver involved in a Friday night accident on U.S. 31 and 13th Road in Marshall County that claimed the life of a Plymouth man has died from injuries sustained in that accident.
According to an update released by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, 23-year-old Austin Webb of Knox passed away on Saturday after being transported to Memorial Hospital in South Bend following the two-car accident.
Marshall County Commissioners Receive Annexation Notice
Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist was before the Marshall County Commissioners last week to notify them of an annexation petition on five contiguous parcels totaling 71 acres at 17664 State Road 17 and 19456 State Road 10 in Culver owned by Thomas Beste. A rezoning request for a proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) project is also up for consideration.
John Glenn School Staff to Undergo Safety Training
The staff at the John Glenn School Corporation will undergo safety training soon.
Superintendent Richard Reese told the school board members last week that active shooter training with the staff as well as cyber bullying will be offered. Those discussions will include the transportation staff with a focus on other types of safety.
Marshall County Council to Meet Today
The Marshall County Council will meet today where Commissioner Kurt Garner will discuss a rate increase in the Cumulative Bridge Fund.
The proposed increase is for $.0524 cents per $100 assessed valuation. The average taxpayer would see an increase of $26.20. County officials are anticipating a deficit in that fund in 2019 which causes concern about funds to rebuild bridges for public safety. A public hearing on the matter is set for Monday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m.
Plymouth BOW, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members plan on opening bids for surface treatment spring projects and street and sidewalk projects when they meet tonight. The board members will also consider a conditional offer of employment for a paramedic position and a request to release partial retainage funds for Kokosing Industrial for work done on the wastewater treatment facility.
The board will meet at 6 p.m. tonight followed by the Plymouth City Council meeting.
Plymouth Man Loses Life in Car Accident
A Plymouth man died as a result of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 31 and 13th Road in Marshall County Friday night. It is best for you to check out personal injury lawyers serving Houston, from here!
According to police, 26-year-old Ricky L. Bradley of Plymouth was a passenger in a car driven by 23-year-old Austin Webb of Knox when the Pontiac Grand Am they were traveling in entered the intersection. Webb reportedly failed to yield to the right-of-way of a Chevrolet Silverado driven by 32-year-old Terry Burgess of Elkhart. Police say Burgess’ vehicle hit the passenger side of Webb’s vehicle causing extensive damage.
Marshall County Health Department to Offer Free Well Water Testing
Free well water testing is available through the Marshall County Health Department for those affected by the recent flood event in Marshall County.
According to Health Administrator Christine Stinson, flooding around a well can contaminate the well water and the casing of a well. Flood waters contain bacteria, viruses and waste that can cause extreme illnesses if people drink, bathe or cook with contaminated well water.
Public Testing of Voting Machines Set
The public testing of voting machines for Marshall County residents is set for Tuesday, March 20.
Testing on the machines to be used by voters in the May Primary Election will begin at 10 a.m. The machines are also used for counting ballot cards and tabulating machine votes cast for all candidates in the Primary Election.
REES Project Committee to Offer Unique Auction Item
The REES Theater Project Committee members plan on offering a Marshall County Courthouse clock tower tour as part of a fundraiser set for this fall.
Committee member Donna Pontius asked the Marshall County Commissioners for permission this week to include a tour of the clock tower as part of an auction item slated for a REES Theater fundraising event on Friday, Oct. 5.
John Glenn School Board Considers Early Graduation Requests
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Four John Glenn High School juniors will be graduating on June 4.
The John Glenn School Board recognized Christiana Smith, De’Jay Pompey, Makenzie Fockler, and Leslie Munoz for their efforts in gathering enough credits early to bypass their senior year of high school.
Commissioners Ratify Agreement with HERC
The Marshall County Commissioners approved a contract with Heavy Equipment Response Coalition (HERC) for flood emergency clean-up services.
The county and the City of Plymouth entered into an agreement with the not-for-profit agency where volunteer disaster response services, supplies and materials will be provided. Josh Walker helped solicit the organization out of Michigan to help with efforts during the flood event. The volunteers with the organization were coming back from relief efforts from hurricane activity in the south and stopped in at Plymouth to offer help.
