Database Sought for Tracking Registered Buggies

Sheriff-stARThe Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is hoping to be able to better track license plates for buggies registered in the county.

Earlier this year, the Marshall County Commissioners established an ordinance outlining the procedures and fees. Buggies used by local Amish populations are thought to cause damage to local roadways, but prior to the ordinance adoption, a fee is not applied to their registration to help pay a portion of the damage costs.
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Marshall County To Receive Update on Buggy Ordinance

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner
Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner

The Marshall County Commissioners will receive a report on a proposed buggy ordinance at their meeting, this morning.

Members of the board have expressed an interest in registering buggies used by local Amish populations to navigate local roadways. According to County officials, the equipment causes damage to Marshall County’s roads.

Using similar ordinances from neighboring counties, Marshall County has been working to develop their own. One of the commissioners has brought up the possibility of having a bank near the locations of the Amish collect the fees and register the buggies.

According to the agenda, Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger will provide an update on the ordinance.

The Sheriff’s Department will also be looking to request a vehicle purchase.

Today’s meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. EST at the Marshall County Building.