Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members were updated on operations at the Plymouth Police Department Monday night.
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Knox Box Installed at Plymouth High School to Assist First Responders in Rapid Crisis Response
Thanks to generous support from Surf Internet, Plymouth Community School Corporation will have Knox Box – Knox Rapid Access Systems installed on every school within the corporation. A media conference was held on Thursday to share the safety benefits with the public. Shown in photo from left to right: Director of Business Development for Surf Internet Scott Franko, Plymouth Community School Corporation Superintendent Mitchell Mawhorter, Plymouth Community School Corporation Director of Safety and Security Ward Byers, Plymouth Fire Chief Steve Holm and Surf Internet Chief Executive Officer Gene Crusie.
A Knox Box – Knox Rapid Access System will be installed at every school within the Plymouth Community School Corporation (PCSC) thanks to funding provided by Surf Internet.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Public Works and Safety Approves Requests
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety met Monday night for their regular meeting.
Continue readingPlymouth Common Council Approves Revitalization Grant
The Plymouth Common Council approved Resolution No. 2023-1078 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Plymouth to approve the application of Venti’s Casa, LLC for a Commercial Revitalization Program Grant.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council hears Police Department Concerns
Bourbon Police Chief William Martin requested permission from the Town Council to request back-up from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department when facing staffing shortages.
Continue readingPlymouth Common Council Revises Fire Chief Job Description; Approves Transfer of Funds
The Plymouth Common Council adjusted the job description for the Fire Chief.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Hears Public Input on Dispatch Costs
During Public Input Argos Council Member Gary Schue requested that the Council search for other ways to fund dispatch across Marshall County including but not limited to a county or convenience tax. Currently Argos pays $12,500 as part of an Inter-Local agreement for services from Marshall County Dispatch.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves 2024 Budget, Will Discuss Salary Concerns in November
The Marshall County Council approved the 2024 Budget, the East Shore Conservancy Budget and the Marshall County Solid Waste Ordinance 2023-22 during their regular meeting Thursday, October 12.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Updated on Police Report, Hiring Challenges
During the regular meeting held in October, Bourbon Police Department (BPD) Chief Bill Martin updated the Bourbon Town Council with his monthly report for September 2023; the council also approved the conditional hire of two new officers Brock Vermillion and Callie Prater.
Continue readingPlymouth Common Council Amends Zoning Ordinance to Include Agriculture Limited
Susie Schaetzle Appointed as Bourbon Building Commissioner & Zoning Code Enforcement Officer
During their regular October meeting, the Bourbon Town Council members appointed Susie Schaetzle as Bourbon Building Commissioner & Zoning Enforcement Officer. That appointment is pending the review of her contract which will be drawn up by Attorney Alex Hoover. That contract will be drafted for a term of six months after which point her performance will be evaluated.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves to Increase Police Salaries
The Bourbon Town Council approved Ordinance 2023-10 Tuesday evening during their regular October meeting.
Continue readingPlymouth Common Council Approves Utility Ordinance Amendment on Second and Third Read
The Plymouth Common Council approved Ordinance No. 2023-2220 An Ordinance to Amend The City Code Regarding Utility Payments on second and third reading.
Continue readingPlymouth Common Council Holds Public Hearing on Water Utility Improvement Project
Project Location Map for City of Plymouth Proposed Waterworks Improvement Project
The Plymouth Common Council held a public hearing on the Water Utility Improvement Project Monday evening.
Continue readingMarshall County EMA Director Garner Gives First Quarterly Report
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Jack Garner provided his first quarterly report to the Commissioners during their regular meeting Monday morning.
Continue readingBourbon Discusses Stipend and Retention Policies for Police Department
The Bourbon Town Council discussed the Bourbon Police Department during council comments in their September meeting.
Continue readingMarshall County Auditor Birchmeier Achieves Gold Masters Pin
Marshall County Auditor Angie Birchmeier achieved her Gold Masters Pin.
She began courses through the Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) Institute for Excellence in County Government when she first took office in 2017 and has continued to pursue training made available to her.
AIC offers a wide variety of courses from Human Resources to Budgets to Legal & Ethical Communication.
From this point Birchmeier will pursue her Platinum Master Pin and ultimately the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Bourbon Town Council Adopts 2024 Budget
The Bourbon Town Council met on Tuesday, September 26 at 6 p.m. to formally adopt the 2024 Budget.
Continue readingPlymouth Fire Department Receives Charter as Professional Firefighters Union
Anthony L. Murray – President of the Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana presented Plymouth Professional Firefighters Local 5443 Thursday afternoon with their International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO, CLC Charter to recognize PFD’s Career Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves Rates and Charges Resolution
The Bourbon Town Council recently approved a resolution establishing rates and charges for the use and services rendered by the Town of Bourbon employees established by the Bourbon Town Council.
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