The John Glenn School Board members considered a resolution to move some money within the budget, according to Superintendent Christopher Winchell.
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Marshall County Council Cuts Budget
The Marshall County Council members Monday morning made the effort to cut about $1 million from the 2020 budget.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioner Expresses Concern over 911 Fund
Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer discussed the fate of the 911 fund in the county’s budget with the Marshall County Council members.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Adopts 2019 Budget
The Culver Town Council members approved the 2019 during their meeting last week.
John Glenn School Board Approves Advertisement of Budget
The John Glenn School Board members approved the advertisement of the 2019 budget during their meeting Tuesday night.
Bremen Town Council to Hold Public Hearing on Budget
The Bremen Town Council members will hold a public hearing on the wages and town budget on Monday, Sept. 10.
Marshall County Council Looking toward Budget Time
The Marshall County Council members discussed what type of raises, if any, will be given in the 2019 budget.
John Glenn School Board Discusses Budget
The John Glenn School Board held a work session Tuesday night on the 2018 budget.
Business Manager Tom Bendy gave information to the board about the proposed budget that will be advertised. A public hearing on the budget will be held at a later date.
The board did approve the advertisement of the 2018 Capital Projects plan and the Bus Replacement Fund. The corporation is advertising the purchase of two 84-passenger buses and two 14-passenger buses.
Culver Town Council Cuts Budget
The Culver Town Council met in a work session Tuesday afternoon to discuss the 2018 budget.
Council President Ginny Bess Munroe commented that every department worked hard to trim $17,000 from next year’s budget. The budget will be published with the public hearing on the budget set for a modified meeting date of Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Plymouth City Council Discusses 2018 Budget
The Plymouth City Council members discussed the 2018 budget in a special session Monday night.
The budget is tightened up for 2018, according to Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver. She said that every department worked diligently to cut their budget and department heads and managers are not to spend more than 95 percent of their budget.
Marshall County Council Discusses Pay Increases
The Marshall County Council will be entering into budget negotiations soon and discussed the potential for full-time employee salary increases.
Historically, the council has always recommended a three percent raise each year. Councilwoman Penny Lukenbill said it’s not known where the county will sit at the time the budget discussion begins and the three percent increase may not be met.
Plymouth Schools Again Report Declining Enrollment
The Plymouth School Corporation is reporting another reduction in its total student enrollment this year, meaning less money from the state.
Culver Town Council Prepares Amend Zoning Ordinance
The Culver Town Council intends to further discuss its zoning ordinance on Tuesday.
Culver Joining Forces with School Corporation for Cost Savings
The Culver Town Council is ready to partner with its local school corporation to save on costs.
An agreement was developed between the two after several Town officials attended a county-wide meeting earlier this year to learn of ways government entities are cooperating.
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Argos School Board Approves Budget Cuts in Face of Revenue Reductions
The cuts have started for the Argos Community School Corporation.
After failing to see voter approval for a property tax levy increase to fund operations, the school board met this week to implement the necessary budget cuts. Approval was granted, cutting several positions during the meeting. That saves the school corporation about $270-thousand.
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Argos Schools Begins Work to Prepare for Cost Reductions
Following the defeat of a ballot referendum to raise the property tax levy in Argos, local school officials say they’re still optimistic the community will come together for its students.
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Marshall County Analyzes Budget, Tough Decisions Ahead
A financial plan has been outlined, but the Marshall County Council will need some time to consider the details.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Council meeting, representatives from financial firm Umbaugh and Associates presented their analysis of the county’s financial position and spotted certain funds in need of attention.
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Culver Plans Banner Contest to Improve Community Look
The Town of Culver may be looking to invest in a bit of community pride in the coming months.
The Culver Town Council held discussions on Tuesday on an idea that’s been tossed around for a couple of weeks. A contest is in the works that seeks to develop banners to be hung on light and utility polls throughout the community.
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Marshall County Sees Insurance Premium Increase for Multiple Policies
The Marshall County government has decided to continue with the same companies for property and casualty insurance.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting, three representatives of Gibson Insurance made the recommendation and explained several of the changes planned for the coming year.
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Marshall County Council Adopts Budget for Sheriff’s Commissary Fund
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department now has a budget for spending revenue generated out of its Commissary Fund.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Council meeting, Sheriff Matt Hassel approached the fiscal body about the prospect of adopting a budget for certain purchases that hopes to improve the department. The Commissary Fund is the account where money gained from the sale of products to inmates incarcerated at the Marshall County Justice Center is placed.
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