Annette Haining, Tobacco Education Coordinator for Marshall County, approached the Bourbon Town Council to seek approval for a Smoke Free Policy or Ordinance to be written for the Bourbon Parks.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Hears Attorney Report
Town of Bourbon Attorney Alex Hoover updated the Council on the American Legal Publishing Corporation Editorial Report during the regular meeting in November.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves Resignations and Hires for Police Department
The Bourbon Town Council approved resignations and offers of employment requested by Bourbon Police Department Chief William “Bill” Martin.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council hears Police Department Concerns
Bourbon Police Chief William Martin requested permission from the Town Council to request back-up from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department when facing staffing shortages.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Updated on Police Report, Hiring Challenges
During the regular meeting held in October, Bourbon Police Department (BPD) Chief Bill Martin updated the Bourbon Town Council with his monthly report for September 2023; the council also approved the conditional hire of two new officers Brock Vermillion and Callie Prater.
Continue readingSusie Schaetzle Appointed as Bourbon Building Commissioner & Zoning Code Enforcement Officer
During their regular October meeting, the Bourbon Town Council members appointed Susie Schaetzle as Bourbon Building Commissioner & Zoning Enforcement Officer. That appointment is pending the review of her contract which will be drawn up by Attorney Alex Hoover. That contract will be drafted for a term of six months after which point her performance will be evaluated.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves to Increase Police Salaries
The Bourbon Town Council approved Ordinance 2023-10 Tuesday evening during their regular October meeting.
Continue readingBourbon Discusses Stipend and Retention Policies for Police Department
The Bourbon Town Council discussed the Bourbon Police Department during council comments in their September meeting.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Adopts 2024 Budget
The Bourbon Town Council met on Tuesday, September 26 at 6 p.m. to formally adopt the 2024 Budget.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves Rates and Charges Resolution
The Bourbon Town Council recently approved a resolution establishing rates and charges for the use and services rendered by the Town of Bourbon employees established by the Bourbon Town Council.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Holds Public Hearing on Plan Commission Recommendation
The Bourbon Town Council held a public hearing on Tuesday, September 12 regarding a recommendation from the Plan Commission to approve the sub-division of agricultural property.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Updated on Police Report, Hiring Status, Unused Vacation Time
Bourbon Police Department (BPD) Chief Bill Martin recently updated the Bourbon Town Council with his monthly report for August 2023, along with a hiring challenge and unused vacation time.
Continue readingBourbon Council Holds Budget Hearing
The Bourbon Town Council held a Public Hearing on the 2024 Budget for the Town of Bourbon during their regular meeting in September.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves Grant Application, Sidewalk Ordinance
The Bourbon Town Council approved the application of a $500,000 Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) grant that will be used for improvements to the Park Pavilion.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Grants Requests, Hears Public Input
During the regular meeting in July, the Bourbon Town Council approved a fund raiser request made by the Triton Music Department to use the employee parking lot at the Street Garage on Center Street to hold a car wash in August. The date was not reported during the meeting.
Continue readingBourbon Police Department Sergeant Delivers Department Report to Town Council
Bourbon Police Department Sergeant Carl Amsden submitted the Bourbon Police Department (BPD) report for June 2023.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Hears Department Head Reports
The Bourbon Town Council heard several department head reports during their regular meeting on July 11.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Hears Bourbon Fire Department Report
The Bourbon Town Council recently approved $500 requested by the Bourbon Fire Department Chief Chad Stepp for the annual fireworks show during the Bourbon Summer Fest which is held every second weekend of August.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Receives May Police Report, Hears Updates
The Bourbon Town Council accepted the May 2023 monthly activity report from Bourbon Police Department Chief William Martin and heard updates during their June meeting. Chief Martin reported that the hiring process is closed with ten applicants. Testing is scheduled.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council hears Downtown Sidewalk Discussion: Ordinance 2023-09
During the regular June meeting, the Bourbon Town Council discussed an outdated ordinance and potential amendments regarding sidewalk issues including outdoor seating and decor for business owners downtown.
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