Public Access Counselor Luke Britt Clarifies Finding on Plan Commission Violation of Open Door Law

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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Marshall County Commissioners Hear Updates, Holds Public Hearing, Makes Appointments

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.

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