The Marshall County Commissioners will meet in their annual evening meeting tonight.
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
Marshall County Commissioners Address Damage to Trails in Forest
A complaint about damage to the trails in the Marshall County Forest may lead to an ordinance restricting motorized vehicles there and fines for violators.
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet this morning.
Highway Supervisor Jason Peters will have an update from his department and Jackie Wright from the Marshall County Council on Aging will present an INDOT proposal for 2019 and hold a public hearing for capital equipment.
Sheriff Hassel Looks for Digital Copy Fee Ordinance
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel would like to increase fees for public records. He told the Marshall County Council Monday morning that his department is getting a lot of requests for digital copies of various items.
Contracts Approved for Stone Storage, Bridge Inspections
The Marshall County Commissioners took action this week to approve two contracts for the highway department.
Commissioners to Amend Speed Limit Ordinance, Remove Stop Signs
The stop signs at Veteran’s Parkway and 7th Road will be removed, but not before a speed limit ordinance adjusts the speed limit on the road.
David’s Courage Working to Prepare Facility for Participants
The officials behind David’s Courage, Inc. program are working to get things ready to start hosting addiction programs for those who are seeking a life without drugs and/or alcohol.
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today.
Highway Supervisor Jason Peters will give an update on activities at the highway department and Matt Pitney from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department plans to talk about Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
David’s Courage, Inc. and Marshall County Arrive at Transfer Agreement
The transfer contract between David’s Courage, Inc. and Marshall County for occupancy of the Shady Rest Home has been approved with a few modifications.
According to County Attorney Jim Clevenger, facilitators Gregg Erickson and Ted Hayden asked the commissioners to drop the requirement that the facility continue to be named Shady Rest Home. A different designation was not provided at the time of discussions.
Commissioners Approve Transfer Documentation for Shady Rest Home
The Marshall County Commissioners discussed a proposed transfer documentation for the Shady Rest Home.
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today.
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters will present the 2018 proposed road plan to the commissioners. Marshall County Museum Executive Director Linda Rippy will have her quarterly report and Health Administrator Christine Stinson will present a nomination for the board of health.
Marshall County Commissioners Discuss Proposed Program at Shady Rest Facility
The Marshall County Commissioners discussed the Shady Rest Committee’s recommendation of allowing the addiction recovery program, David’s Courage, to be run out of the Shady Rest Home on Lincoln Highway in Plymouth.
Committee Chair and County Commissioner Kurt Garner explained that the committee approved a favorable recommendation for the program and if the commissioners did not decide to approve the program then the county would divest the property.
Marshall County Commissioners Discuss Copier Agreement
The Marshall County Commissioners were presented with a master agreement for the lease or purchase of copy machines for all county departments.
County Councilman Bill Githens worked with Ricoh representative Patrick Nau to formulate an agreement to be presented to County Attorney Jim Clevenger for review. There are five departments who have copier replacement requests in their budgets this year and it is the hope that this contract would save the county thousands of dollars in copier leases or purchases and maintenance and service fees.
Argos Clerk-Treasurer Seeks Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement
Argos Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney asked the Marshall County Commissioners to consider an intergovernmental agreement between the county, Town of Argos and Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt for building and planning services.
The Town of Argos is looking toward economic growth. Mullaney said town officials need help with planning and Board of Zoning Appeals assistance to move forward. Mullaney commented that the members of these boards are volunteers and not qualified professionals so guidance from DeWitt would be appreciated.
Intergovernmental Agreement Pertaining to Planning Services to be Reviewed Monday
The intergovernmental agreement between Marshall County and the City of Plymouth for planning services with Planning Director Ralph Booker will be discussed by the Plymouth City Council members on Monday.
County Attorney Jim Clevenger told the Marshall County Commissioners on Tuesday morning that Plymouth City Attorney Sean Surrisi was off much of the last part of December and didn’t have a chance to review the paperwork prior to Tuesday’s commissioners meeting.
Marshall County Commissioners Consider E-Gov Contract
The Marshall County Commissioners discussed an E-gov contract with IT Director Michael Marshall last week.
Marshall presented the contract at a previous meeting which calls for a contract with E-gov out of Indianapolis for web hosting and web design. He said they have the skills necessary to produce a user-friendly county website and give it a fresh look. Marshall said he would still be responsible for content.
Marshall County Approves Resolution to Transfer Property to Argos
The Marshall County Commissioners discussed the transfer of two parcels of land to the Town of Argos.
Haeck Court Hearing Continued
A hearing to consider a motion to return restitution in the case of former Marshall County Highway Superintendent Neal Haeck has been continued until Thursday, Jan. 4.
Marshall County Prosecutor Nelson Chipman told MAX 98.3 FM News that Marshall County Superior Court No. 1 Judge Robert O. Bowen was unable to be in court on Thursday for the 9 a.m. hearing so it was continued. Prosecutor Chipman said it’s preferred that Judge Bowen preside over this hearing.
Marshall County to Join National Opioid Litigation
Marshall County will join an Indianapolis firm in pursuing a multi-district, federal litigation against the opioid manufacturers and distributors of highly addictive prescription medications.
The Marshall County Commissioners discussed the issue in detail in an executive session in November. During their regular business meeting on Monday morning, Commissioner Mike Delp asked about fees to be collected by the firm Cohen and Malad. The firm handling the case would collect 33.3% in attorney fees and any expenses incurred in the event of a recovery. The expenses will be shared with all clients in the litigation process.
Marshall County Commissioners Wait to Make Restitution Decision
The Marshall County Commissioners will wait to make a decision on whether or not restitution will be paid to former Highway Superintendent Neal Haeck.
Haeck was accused of stealing money from the sale of scrap metal while acting in his position held in the county in 2012 and 2013. Haeck maintained his innocence from the time he was accused of the action in 2014, but he was found guilty on one count of theft during a two-day trial in March of 2016. He was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $12,358.41, which was paid in full to the county, plus court costs and fines. Continue reading
