The Marshall County Council worked to balance the 2017 budget on Monday, but it took a few breaks to accomplish the task.
Homestead Dairy Plans Multi-Million Dollar Investment, Receives Tax Abatement
A Marshall County business is able to expand their operations following a tax abatement approval by the Marshall County Council on Monday morning.
Marshall County Elects to Fund Courthouse Elevator Upgrades
The Marshall County Council is hoping to ensure smooth operations of its court system by updating the elevators inside the courthouse.
The building has a north and a south elevator that is used by court personnel on the third floor and to transport prisoners for hearings. The age of the elevators inside the courthouse is expected to cause difficulty locating parts if there’s a failure, prompting a recommendation for the elevator contractor to replace both.
County Council to Consider Major Replacement Projects
The Marshall County Council will consider a proposal to replace the air conditioning inside the County Building.
Marshall Council Approves Funding for Drop Ceiling Work
The Marshall County Council is prepared to help the Sheriff’s Department lower its utility costs.
Marshall County Approves Health Department Move
It’s been discussed for a few years, and now the Marshall County Council is ready to rearrange where some of its departments reside.
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Marshall County Considers Health Department Relocation, Tax Options
It’s a rare evening meeting for the Marshall County Council this week.
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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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County Council Considers EMA Expansion
The Marshall County Council will consider a request to expand the EMA Department after the matter was taken-up by the County Commissioners, last week.
County Commissioners to Consider Interview and Confession Upgrades
The Marshall County Council plans to review a proposal by the County Prosecutor and Sheriff’s Department during their meeting this morning.
Budget Transfer Policy Enacted by Marshall County Council
An issue that surfaced at the end of December was brought back up by the Marshall County Council, this week.
Several department heads attended the meeting to seek clarification on exactly how budget transfers between major categories are approved. Budgetary line items are required by the state of Indiana to remain in the black.
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Vote Centers Ready to Move into Planning Phase in Marshall County
Check another item off the list for changing Marshall County into a vote center county.
The idea is to reduce the number of polling sites, but to allow registered voters to cast the proper ballot from any of the locations based on a state identification. Marshall County has already purchased e-poll books to aid in the process.
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Marshall County Seats Newest Council Member
The newest member of the Marshall County Council took his seat for the first time, Monday morning.
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Caucus To Take Place for Marshall County Council Seat
Plans are now being laid for a new caucus in Marshall County following the resignation of Council President Matt Hassel.
The resignation follows Hassel’s election as Marshall County Sheriff on Tuesday night. His swearing-in took place on Wednesday. Prior to being able to officially serve as Sheriff, Hassel was required under state statute to first leave his post on the Council.
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Marshall County Council Makes Budget Cuts for 2016
The Marshall County Council reviewed budget requests during a meeting Monday morning, but with the aim of reducing quite a few expenditures for 2016.
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Marshall County Council Signs Onto Population Expansion Effort
The Marshall County Council has decided to give the go ahead for a project that could bring millions to the region.
In conjunction with Michiana Partnership, the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation advised the creation of a Regional Development Authority. The RDA would be formed along with St. Joseph and Elkhart counties in the pursuit of state grant funds.
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Culver Wind Ordinance Tabled Amid Uncertain Language
The matter was heard on first reading when they last met, but the Culver Town Council ran into additional problems with their wind energy ordinance when it came back for a vote.
The Town has been working to craft an amendment to the zoning ordinance focusing on Wind Energy Conversion Systems for some time. The proposal has run into problems with residents on a consistent basis.
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