The search continues for a county engineer.
The Marshall County Commissioners are looking for a candidate who is a licensed engineer who could help add expertise to the qualified staff already at the county highway. Commissioner Kurt Garner explained to the county council on Monday morning that they received three applications with two of the applicants possessing an engineer’s license. They offered a candidate with a license, 12 years of highway experience and the ability to assist the county with matrix technology to help the county’s focus on prioritizing maintenance on roads, but that candidate turned down an offer from the county. According to Commissioners Garner and Mike Delp, who even offered part of their salaries to add to the proposed pay rate, the candidate wasn’t sure he wanted to take the risk of having an divided council and commission vote on the position and the loss in pay.
The City of Plymouth User Fee Schedule Subcommittee members are reviewing department reports before bringing a recommendation for proposed user fee rate changes at an upcoming meeting.
The Culver Town Council will meet tonight where council members are expected to open bids for the Damore Amphitheater. Amphitheater plans call for a covered stage and four rows of tiered grass seating with concrete retaining walls to be constructed in the Culver Town Park. Additional open seating areas would be available around the stage and under trees. The project was the recipient of a crowdfunding grant as well as grant funds from the Marshall County Community Foundation and state grant funding.
The Marshall County Council members will meet today where Highway Superintendent Jason Peters will discuss a probationary waiver of pay and Community Crossings fund.
The Marshall County Commissioners took action last week to approve extended hours for the purposes of tax collection as requested by Treasurer Angie Birchmeier.
The Marshall County Commissioners have authorized the sale of old law bookcases that are no longer needed.
Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger told the county commissioners this week that 250 other counties, cities and towns have joined in the multi-district, federal litigation against the manufacturers and distributors of highly addictive prescription medications.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a report of a stolen vehicle.
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel asked the county commissioners Monday morning to purchase four new squad cars for the department.
Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist discussed an interlocal agreement with the Town of Culver and Marshall County Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt.
A fundraising event will be held to raise funds to help teachers apply their out-of-the-box ideas to enhance the learning experience for students.
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters updated the county commissioners on mailbox policies from neighboring counties.
Members of the John Glenn School Board received an extensive report on the number of AP and Dual Credit courses available to high school students and the passing rate of those students.
A Plymouth man was arrested Saturday afternoon after leading Plymouth officers on a foot pursuit.
