The Marshall County Commissioners discussed the creation of a highway department position when they met Monday morning.
Marshall County Commissioners Discuss Lake Latonka Resident Request
The Marshall County Commissioners discussed a request made by Lake Latonka residents for some work done on roads at the lake.
Commissioners to Detail Job Description for Highway Superintendent
The Marshall County Commissioners will work with Waggoner, Irwin and Scheele to work out wording for a highway department superintendent position.
Commissioners Address Semi Truck Traffic on County Roads
Since Bourbon resident Pat Walters approached the Marshall County Commissioners about the excessive amount of semi truck traffic on Fir Road, they are noticing more semi truck traffic on other county roads as well.
Marshall County Commissioners Discuss Speed Limit Ordinance
The Marshall County Commissioners discussed a speed limit ordinance that would lower the speed limit on 18B Road that includes State Road 117 ending at Queen Road South in addition to a half mile on Queen Road North.
Government Officials Express Frustration Concerning FEMA Reimbursement Paperwork
It’s been since the latter part of February that Marshall County residents, in addition to those in neighboring counties, have endured cleanup and repairs since the flooding event. A disaster declaration named Marshall County and several dozen others in order to receivefederal dollars to assist in the recovery effort.
Plymouth Resident Requests Signs on Lilac Road
The Marshall County Commissioners are considering the placement of signs on Lilac Road off of U.S. 6 to deter semi traffic.
Marshall County Highway Department Looking Toward 2019 Community Crossings Projects
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters is gathering information on what to include in the 2019 Community Crossings grant application to the Indiana Department of Transportation.
Salary Unchanged for County Engineer Position
The Marshall County Council members briefly discussed the salary for the vacant county highway engineer position, but did not make a formal motion to increase the proposed salary range.
Old U.S. 31 Won’t be Renamed
Old U.S. 31 south of U.S. 6 will not be renamed.
The issue came up during last week’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting. Commissioner Kurt Garner commented that a homeowner on that stretch of road thought of renaming it State Road 931 rather than Michigan Road. Garner said the resident thought that it might entice people to drive on the road knowing that it’s a state road and provide more traffic.
Commissioners to Consider Restricting Motorized Vehicles in County Forests
Off-road vehicles may be restricted when it comes to operation in the Marshall County Forest and the Mill Pond Forest.
Marshall County Council Approves $25,000 in Flood Recovery Efforts
The Marshall County Council members considered a request to appropriate up to $25,000 in funds to assist those homeowners recovering from the February flood event.
Marshall County Council to Meet Today
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.
Marshall County Council to Review Job Descriptions Soon
A few of the job descriptions worked on by Waggoner, Irwin and Scheele have returned to the county for review.
Commissioners, Council to Discuss Pay Raise for Highway Supervisor
The Marshall County Highway Supervisor may soon get a pay raise.
Commissioner Kevin Overmyer suggested the bump in salary for Highway Supervisor Jason Peters since he’s assumed more responsibilities that weren’t part of his duties when he began the position. Overmyer said the amount of overtime Peters has put in is extensive.
Marshall County Still Seeks County Engineer
Marshall County officials are still looking to hire a county engineer.
Commissioner Kurt Garner asked the county council members Monday morning to reconsider the salary range offered for the county engineer’s position.
Marshall County Council Support Tax Increase in Bridge Fund
The Marshall County Council members are in support of an increase to the Cumulative Bridge Fund.
The proposed increase is for $.0524 cents per $100 assessed valuation. The average taxpayer would see an increase of $26.20. County officials are anticipating a deficit in that fund in 2019 which causes concern about funds to rebuild bridges for public safety.
Marshall County Council to Meet Today
The Marshall County Council will meet today where Commissioner Kurt Garner will discuss a rate increase in the Cumulative Bridge Fund.
The proposed increase is for $.0524 cents per $100 assessed valuation. The average taxpayer would see an increase of $26.20. County officials are anticipating a deficit in that fund in 2019 which causes concern about funds to rebuild bridges for public safety. A public hearing on the matter is set for Monday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m.
Commission, Council Presidents Urge Resolution to Empty Highway Positions
Marshall County Commissioner Kevin Overmyer would like to see a resolution to the unfilled positions at the highway department.
He explained to fellow Commissioners Mike Delp and Kurt Garner Monday morning that the assistant clerk position needs to be filled as well as the county engineer position. He stated that the person who is currently doing the work of two clerks is up to 75 hours of comp time since Jan. 1. He mentioned that Highway Supervisor Jason Peters is at 80 hours of overtime.
Commissioners Update County Council on County Engineer Search
The search continues for a county engineer.
The Marshall County Commissioners are looking for a candidate who is a licensed engineer who could help add expertise to the qualified staff already at the county highway. Commissioner Kurt Garner explained to the county council on Monday morning that they received three applications with two of the applicants possessing an engineer’s license. They offered a candidate with a license, 12 years of highway experience and the ability to assist the county with matrix technology to help the county’s focus on prioritizing maintenance on roads, but that candidate turned down an offer from the county. According to Commissioners Garner and Mike Delp, who even offered part of their salaries to add to the proposed pay rate, the candidate wasn’t sure he wanted to take the risk of having an divided council and commission vote on the position and the loss in pay.
