Highway Superintendent Jason Peters submitted a bid and contract for E&B Paving to the Commissioners during their regular meeting for repaving on Union Road in the amount of $394,000.
Continue readingPresident of the Marshall County Plan Commission David Hostetler approached the Commissioners during their regular meeting on Monday morning to seek guidance regarding the restrictions imposed by the County Council regarding legal fees.
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The Plymouth Common Council recently discussed electric vehicles and a reimbursable grant opportunity.
Continue readingThe Commissioners approved Ordinance No. 2024-17; An Ordinance Setting Forth Requirements for County Contracts and the review and approval of County Contracts. The ordinance was passed unanimously on first read by all three commissioners, and passed on second and third read in a subsequent meeting by President Stan Klotz and Vice President Mike Burroughs.
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Marshall County Jail Maintenance Director John Greer presented an updated Jail Repair Proposal from FABCON to the Commissioners during their recent meeting.
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The Marshall County Council and Commissioners approved support of $1.2 million for the Highway Department.
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The Plymouth Common Council heard Ordinance No. 2024-2228 An Ordinance to Amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of Plymouth Concerning Use of Golf Carts on Streets and Alleys on first read. The ordinance, if passed, will take full effect on January 1, 2025 which will include a registration requirement, fees for violations including impounding the vehicle on the fourth offense, and a 36 inch or taller height restriction that applies to passengers. Adult passengers will also not be allowed to hold passengers in their laps; all passengers must be seated.
Continue readingThe Marshall County Council established a Public Safety Subcommittee during their July meeting.
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The Plymouth Board of Aviation Commissioners (BOAC) held their regular meeting in July.
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The Plymouth Common Council approved Resolution 2024-1111 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Plymouth, Indiana recommending Hambone LLC for issuance of a permit to sell alcoholic beverages at the premises located at 213 E. Jefferson St. within the Plymouth Riverfront Development District.
Continue readingPLYMOUTH — Several people were displaced from The Pointe recently after an electrical issue was reported. As of Thursday, July 18th, residents were notified that the electrical issue was remedied and it was safe to return though additional work was needed.
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Chip Dean with Integrity Academy of Martial Arts brought several children to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Thursday, July 25 for a tour with Sheriff Matthew Hassel along with presentations led by several law enforcement and correctional officers.
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The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members were updated by Plymouth Police Chief John Weir on the active shooter training conducted at the Plymouth High School Monday, July 22 and Tuesday, July 23.
Continue readingThe Marshall County Commissioners and Council are still deliberating the matter of legal and advertising fees incurred by the Plan Commission (PC) and Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), the legality of limiting their access to legal counsel, and how to fund expenses incurred for the remainder of 2024 whether those expenses be pre-authorized or not.
Continue readingStreet Department Superintendent Jimmy Marquardt updated the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety (BPWS) on streets and roads.
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Plymouth Fire Department Firefighter and Paramedic John Kauffman was sworn in to service Thursday, July 11 in the Mayor’s Chambers.
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PLYMOUTH — A local man and beloved father and husband has been missing since September 2023. According to his family, Jose Luis Muro Del Real flew to Mexico to see his mother who was sick and never returned home. The family has reason to believe that he has been kidnapped – the FBI is offering a reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to his recovery and / or the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for his kidnapping.
Continue readingAs promised, the County Council held a work session to discuss the financial logistics of establishing a Public Safety and Fire Fighters Local Income Tax (LIT), forming a subcommittee, new county funds formed, and industrial solar on Wednesday, July 3.
Continue readingThe Plymouth Common Council accepted three donations for $1,000 each from Kankakee Valley Broadcasting, Discover Plymouth, and Plymouth King’s Buffet for the Mayor’s Summer of Music during their regular meeting.
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MARSHALL COUNTY — Earlier this year, Indiana Public Access Counselor Luke Britt issued an opinion in response to Formal Complaint 24-FC-11 as filed by Deborah Johnson that the Marshall County Plan Commission violated Open Door Law by discussing unauthorized topics during an executive session. That violation has been referenced or mentioned in Plan Commission, County Council, and Commissioner meetings since the original finding. Since that finding, Britt has provided clarification indicating that with more information he would not likely have even found a violation and that the finding was meant to be used for educational purposes only.
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