Bourbon Town Council Hears Municipal Water Utility, Preliminary Rate Analysis Public Hearing February 14

Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer

The Bourbon Town Council heard the Preliminary Rate Analysis on the Municipal Water Utility during their regular meeting in January.  The Council adopted Bond Ordinance 2023-1 to authorize borrowing funds on first, second and third read. The Council adopted Rate Ordinance 2023-2 on first read; pending final adoption at a public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, February 14 at 6 p.m. Adopting the Bond Ordinance simply started the rest of the process and did not obligate the Town of Bourbon to a certain rate or loan amount. The Rate Ordinance had to be approved on first reading in order to advertise and hold the public hearing.

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Marshall County Council Questioned Actual Savings to Refinancing the Jail Bond

Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County Council and Marshall County Commissioners are caught between pending State Legislation that may impact the Local Income Tax (LIT) and an opportunity to refinance or pay off the Jail Bond with a looming deadline to determine and maximize potential savings.

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PCSC to Benefit from Improvements to Facilities including HVAC, Solar Installation, and Water Efficiency Upgrades

Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Community School Corporation (PCSC) Board of Directors adopted Project Resolution 2022-2 to move forward with $10.6 M worth of proposed upgrades and renovations including Heating Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) improvements, solar installation and water efficiency upgrades to schools. The projects will improve the long term sustainability of the school and enhance good stewardship of resources. 

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