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.
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Aviation Commission Board: Dr. Anthony Witt, Glenn Daven, Phil Bockman – President, Airport Manager Bill Sheley, Ken Houin and Kevin Morrison. The Plymouth Municipal Airport is located at 301 Airport Road, Plymouth. Phone number is 574-935-5152 or email airport@plymouthin.com.
The Plymouth Board of Aviation Commissioners (BOAC) held their regular meeting in July.
Photo Provided Map illustrating the Plymouth Riverfront Development District. The Hambone LLC premises is depicted in the map of the Plymouth Riverfront Development District with a red polygon and arrow noting its location.
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.
PLYMOUTH — 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.
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.
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.
The 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.
Pilot News Group Photo / Jamie Fleury Plymouth Fire Department Firefighter and Paramedic John Kauffman was sworn in on Thursday, July 11th in the Mayor’s Chambers. Clerk-Treasurer Lynn Gorski administered the oath. Kauffman’s son Izsak pinned his father. Shown in photo: Assistant Chief Chuy Garcia, Plymouth Mayor Robert Listenberger, Firefighter -Paramedic John Kauffman, Izsak, and Chief Steve Holm.
Plymouth Fire Department Firefighter and Paramedic John Kauffman was sworn in to service Thursday, July 11 in the Mayor’s Chambers.
Photo Provided Jose Luis Muro Del Real with daughter Alejandra Diaz.
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.
As 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.
The 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.
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.
Brent Martin appeared before the Marshall County Commissioners during their last meeting on behalf of Shannon McLeod of Priority Projects to open the Owner Occupied Housing Project Bid for homes 5, 7, 8 and 9. This is a Regional Stellar Initiative grant funded by IHCDA. Brown & Brown General Contractors submitted base bids below the $25,000 per project per home; some of the alternates exceeded the $25,000. The Commissioners took those bids under advisement to hear recommendations in July.
Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson updated the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety on several items during their regular meeting Monday evening.
Security Division of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department at the Courthouse Duane Culp, Dan Sammartano of Hyperwave Consulting, and Commissioner Stan Klotz presented the need for updated cameras in the County Building and Courthouse to the Marshall County Council.
PLYMOUTH — The Commissioners and Council both approved requests for the Marshall County Health Department and are researching the possible acquisition of one of the Bowen Center buildings to house the department.
The Council approved Marshall County Health Department Administrator Sandy Dunfee’s request to apply for the Public Health and Emergency Preparedness Grant in the amount of $25,000. The Indiana Department of Health offers this funding through its Emergency Preparedness Division. Dunfee confirmed that this money reduces the amount she requests from the General Fund which can be used by others across the County. Though the application process can be time-consuming, she considers fiscal responsibility a priority in her work. The Commissioners also approved the pre-payment purchase of washer and dryer sets from Lowe’s with grant funding for school nurse’s offices in schools that want to participate. Both government bodies discussed the possible purchase of one of the Bowen Center’s buildings to accommodate the Health Department. Rent at the Community Resource Center is costly, needed expansion of the department would result in a substantial increase. The Commissioners made a motion to allow Attorney Jim Clevenger to determine if the current appraisal is sufficient; and to pursue a second if necessary. It will be up to the Council to explore funding.
