The Marshall County Commissioners voted Monday morning to allow Auditor Julie Fox to receive certain items electronically during the time the county offices are closed to the public and during the Public Health Disaster Emergency.
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The Marshall County Commissioners will met today where Sheriff Matt Hassel will present a DNR Marine Patrol Assistance grant application request and Health Administrator Christine Stinson will present two grant application requests for a Local Health Department Trust Account and Local Health Maintenance.
Two representatives from different companies presented service contracts last week for consideration by the Marshall County Commissioners.
The Marshall County Commissioners are taking measures to save the county money in energy costs.
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today.
The Marshall County Council members will be discussing the budget in a meeting on Aug. 21 where department heads will go over line items and budget needs for 2019.
The system that records time and attendance of Marshall County employees recently underwent an update as well as the county’s financial system.
The Marshall County Safety Committee is moving forward with purchasing protective film on all of the windows in the Marshall County Building and the Annex.
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today.
The Marshall County Council members discussed a proposed salary ordinance for Marshall County Community Corrections.
The Marshall County Council members decided to wait before they vote on CF-1 Compliance reports.
The Marshall County Council members will meet this morning.
The council members will consider several CF-1 Compliance requests today. The companies are submitted documents saying that they are in compliance with tax abatement requirements.
Officials from the Department of Local Government Finance presided over a public hearing as a remonstrance was filed opposing the increase of the Marshall County Cumulative Bridge Fund.
A public hearing to record opinions for and against reestablishing the Cumulative Bridge Fund at a rate of $.0524 per $100 of assessed valuation will be held on Wednesday, May 9.
The Marshall County Commissioners will consider a speed limit and stop sign ordinance on Veterans Parkway and Linden Road. They will also discuss the 2018 road plan for Underwood Road in Union Township and 12th Road in Bourbon Township.
The Marshall County Council members took action Monday morning to fund upcoming road projects.
A salary ordinance amendment was discussed this week that would establish a part-time rate for a clerical position at the Marshall County Highway Department.
The Marshall County Commissioners approved a contract with Heavy Equipment Response Coalition (HERC) for flood emergency clean-up services.
The county and the City of Plymouth entered into an agreement with the not-for-profit agency where volunteer disaster response services, supplies and materials will be provided. Josh Walker helped solicit the organization out of Michigan to help with efforts during the flood event. The volunteers with the organization were coming back from relief efforts from hurricane activity in the south and stopped in at Plymouth to offer help.
The number of contested races is starting to add up, heading into the May primary. District 1 Marshall County Commissioner Kurt Garner has two challengers so far: David W. Hostetler and Stan Klotz. Three candidates are also looking to become the next Marshall County Recorder: Anna “Buffy” Breeding, William Cleavenger, and Janet Howard.
The Marshall County Council members approved a transfer of money to the Rainy Day Fund last week.
Auditor Julie Fox said the council is able to transfer 10 percent of the total of all county budgets from the General Fund to the Rainy Day Fund. She noted that the 2018 budget is just under $25 million and she felt comfortable with the transfer of an amount between $1 million and $1.5 million. Continue reading
