An intergovernmental agreement was approved by several Marshall County government entities this week ahead of the Regional Stellar Communities Designation application presentation.
Bourbon Town Council Renames Street “Wagner Way’ in Honor of Former Town Attorney
The late Mark Wagner has been commemorated in the Town of Bourbon with a street named “Wagner Way.”
This matter was first considered during a meeting back in February shortly after Wagner passed away. It was then that town council members voted to move forward with the idea of dedicating a street in memory of the town’s attorney of many years. With the “Wagner Way” street sign ready to replace the “Third Street” sign, council members passed a resolution last Tuesday, making the name change official. Continue reading
Bourbon Town Council Passes Stellar Support Resolution, Commits Funds to Potential Projects
Bourbon Town Council members recently took action to document their Stellar support with a resolution they passed last week.
Town Council President Les McFarland shared that the resolution also indicates if the designation is received, Bourbon would commit up to $125,000 as a local match to offset the cost of the projects they’re hoping to tackle. Continue reading
Town of Bourbon to Work with Habitat for Humanity to Erect Housing Development Where a Blighted Structure Once Stood
Habitat for Humanity was given the “go-ahead” from Bourbon Town council members this week to apply for a community grant that would spur housing development in the area.
Bourbon Town Council President Les McFarland explained that the organization is looking to assist the Town of Argos, as well as Bourbon with the grant. Their plan is to build housing on pieces of property that the towns have acquired through the removal of blighted and abandoned structures. Continue reading
Town of Bourbon to Hold Primary Elections Rather than Town Conventions
Town conventions are now a thing of the past in the town of Bourbon.
When Town Council members met on Monday, they took action to pass an ordinance that replaces town conventions with a primary election. Town Council President Les McFarland said he felt the decision reflected the wishes of community members. Continue reading
Bourbon Town Council Decides to Switch Uniform Carries
Bourbon Town Council members decided to switch uniform carries when they met last Tuesday.
Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger shared that the town’s uniform carrier was Wildman Business Group. All members were in agreement that they should make the switch over to the company Cintas.
Bourbon Town Council Receives Reports from Department Heads, Utility Truck Purchase Approved
Bourbon Town Council members considered a vehicle purchase request when they met last Tuesday.
According to notes from Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger, Wastewater Superintendent Steve Stacy asked the council for permission to purchase a new utility truck. He estimated that the cost would be approximately $50,000 in all. Continue reading
Bourbon Clerk-Treasurer Shares Budget Schedule with Town Council Members
Budget season is here and municipality officials are marking their calendars for important dates to remember.
When the Bourbon Town Council members met on Tuesday, Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger informed them that the public hearing over the 2019 Budget will be held on Tuesday, September 11. Continue reading
Bourbon Town Council Considers Library Board Appointment and Bi-Weekly Recycling Pick-Up Request
Bourbon Town Council members made an appointment to the Library Board when they met Tuesday night. At the request of Library Director Nick Treber, members appointed Lindsey McIntyre to the library board.
Additionally, members considered a request from Republic Services’ Municipal Account Executive Pete Callan. Continue reading
Bourbon Town Convention Determines Candidate for Fall Election
A Republican Town Convention held Wednesday in Bourbon determined the sole candidate to move onto the Bourbon Town Council seat up for election in the November General Election.
Bourbon Town Convention Set for Wednesday
A town convention to determine the Republican candidate for the open Bourbon Town Council seat on the November General Election ballot is set for tomorrow (Wednesday, Aug. 15).
Culver Town Convention Set for Aug. 20
A Town Convention is set for Monday, Aug. 20 to select two Republican candidates for two Culver Town Council seats open in the November General Election.
No New Candidate Filings for Culver, Bourbon Town Council Seats
No additional candidates filed by yesterday’s deadline to be included in town conventions for available seats on the Culver Town Council and the Bourbon Town Council.
Culver, Bourbon Town Conventions to be Scheduled
Town conventions will be held to determine candidates for the November General Election Ballot for the Culver Town Council and the Bourbon Town Council.
Potential Internet Upgrades Discussed During Annual Bourbon Business Luncheon
High-speed internet is no longer a luxury, it’s more of a requirement and that’s something that Bourbon leaders recognize, according to Town Council President Les McFarland.
McFarland said that improving internet capabilities within the town was a topic covered quite thoroughly during last Thursday’s business luncheon. Continue reading
Bourbon Building and Zoning Commissioner Discusses Demolition with Town Council
Bourbon Building and Zoning Commissioner Bill Keyser discussed a few problematic properties with Town Council members when they met earlier this month. Continue reading
Bourbon Department Heads Fill Council Members In on Various Town Business
Some pertinent information was provided to Bourbon Town Council members when department heads delivered their reports during this month’s meeting.
Wastewater Superintendent Steve Stacy informed the council that hydrant flushing will be done this week – starting on Monday, July 24th and running through Friday, July 27th. Continue reading
Road Assessment Plan Discussed at Bourbon Town Council Meeting
Bourbon Street Superintendent Roger Terry provided council members with an update about the town’s Street Assessment Plan when they met earlier this month.
Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger explained that a Street Assessment Plan has to be completed every two years. She noted the town’s street department is coordinating with the firm JPR on their assessment this year. Continue reading
Water Rates in the Town of Bourbon to See An Increase Over the Next Three Years
The Bourbon Town Council held a public hearing over a proposed water rate ordinance when they met this month.
The council members received a presentation from Umbaugh representative Eric Walsh, who explained the basis for the proposed water rates. Continue reading
Business Luncheon to be Held in Bourbon Next Week
A business luncheon will be held in the Town of Bourbon later this month, following a decision made by town council members last week.
According to draft minutes from last Tuesday’s meeting, Council President Les McFarland discussed a business luncheon that is scheduled for 11 a.m. EST on Thursday, July 26th. Continue reading
