The dates for two summer-time concerts were confirmed by Culver Town Council members when they met for their final meeting of the year.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Permits the Sale of Alcohol at Two Future Concerts
Culver Utility Department Permitted to Carry Over or Be Paid for Unused Vacation Days
Culver Town Council members made a decision related to utility department employees and unused vacation days when they met at the end of December.
Continue readingProposal for Document Scanning Services Considered by Culver Town Council
A proposal from WTH Technology for document scanning services was considered by Culver Town Council members last week.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Locations for “On Street” Way-Finding Signage
A request for some unique signage to be installed around town came before Culver Town Council members last Thursday.
Continue readingRich West Appointed to Serve Out Unfinished Term on Culver Town Council
With Tammy Shaffer stepping down from her position on the Culver Town Council prior to the end of her term, Rich West was appointed to take her place.
Continue readingAmended Golf Cart and Animal-Drawn Vehicle Ordinance Approved by Culver Town Council
An ordinance amending and restating Culver’s current rules regulating the use of golf carts and animal-drawn vehicles operated for business purposes within the town limits came before council members Thursday evening.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Meets Tonight
Culver Town Council members are expected to revisit an amended ordinance regulating the use of golf carts and animal-drawn vehicles when they meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight.
In addition to considering the attorney’s contract and a contract with the Visitor’s Center, members are anticipated to take a look at amending an easement agreement with Culver Academies, related the trail project. Continue reading
Culver Town Council to Add Clarifications to Golf Cart Ordinance
Culver’s golf cart ordinance may soon be getting some clarifications. An amended ordinance was presented for first reading during last week’s town council meeting, by Council President Ginny Bess Munroe. “Basically, nothing is changing,” she explained. “We are clarifying our ordinance because we find that when we try to enforce it, people don’t have an understanding of the fact that you shouldn’t have a four-year-old driving your golf cart. So we’ve added some language here, throughout this.”
Money Continues Trickling In for Culver Fire Truck Fundraiser
Culver’s fire truck fundraiser may officially be over, but Fire Chief Terry Wakefield says donations continue trickling in. “Money keeps coming in,” he told the town council last week, “and hopefully it still does until we can get a number on this vehicle, to get it pegged down so everybody knows what’s going on.” Wakefield said that process was set to begin last week.
Culver Police Officers, EMS Employees to be Paid for Unused Holidays, Vacation Days
The Culver Town Council has agreed to pay police officers and EMS employees for unused holidays and vacation days. During last week’s meeting, Police Chief Wayne Bean explained that staffing issues have made it hard to provide coverage while still allowing officers to take time off. He didn’t think that carrying those days over into the new year would solve the problem. EMS Director Kathy Hart reported similar challenges.
Marshall County Health Department to Offer Narcan Training This Week in Plymouth, Culver
A few chances to learn to use the potentially life-saving drug Narcan are being offered by the Marshall County Health Department this week. Training sessions will be held today at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Community Resource Center in Plymouth. Health board member Tracy Fox told the Culver Town Council last week that a third training has been scheduled for this Thursday at 5:00 p.m. at the Culver Beach Lodge.
Stellar Community Designees to be Announced Tomorrow
Marshall County will find out tomorrow whether it’s been designated a Regional Stellar Community. The announcement was originally expected today, but Culver Town Council President Ginny Bess Munroe announced last week that it’s been pushed back.
Culver Council to Make Board, Commission Appointments in January
The Town of Culver is looking for residents to fill several board and commission seats that will be up for appointment in 2019.
Culver Town Council Approves Police Vehicle Purchase
The Culver Police Department is getting a new vehicle. The town council Tuesday approved the purchase of a Dodge Durango from Country Auto Center in Plymouth. It will cost just under $26,500, after trade-in.
Culver Town Council Finalizes 2019 Salary Ordinance, Town Manager Contract
The Culver Town Council gave its final approval to the town’s 2019 salary ordinance Tuesday. It was previously explained that the ordinance includes a 50-cent increase for all hourly employees, as well as an incentive for street, water, or wastewater employees who earn certifications. It also outlines how town employees who serve on the fire department will be compensated for responding to calls during business hours.
Culver Police Chief Voices Concern with Allowing Alcohol in Beach Lodge
The idea of allowing alcoholic beverages in the Culver Beach Lodge during private events drew a mixed reaction during a public input session held by the town council Tuesday. Such a move might make it easier to hold weddings at the new Damore Amphitheater, followed by a reception in the Beach Lodge. The town is looking at putting policies in place that would allow people to rent the amphitheater, including potential fees and guidelines.
Culver Town Council to Meet Tonight with Public Input Anticipated
The Culver Town Council members are seeking input tonight on facility rental fees and services offered at the Culver Town Park, including the Damore Amphitheater.
Culver Town Council Supports Action to Clean up Property
The Culver Town Council members continue to work to clean up nuisance properties.
Culver Town Council Approves Snow Removal Quote
A snow removal company will clear sidewalks in a snow event for ease of residents in the Culver business district.
Culver Town Council Approves 2019 Salary Ordinance
The Culver Town Council members held the first reading of the 2019 salary ordinance Tuesday night.
