E&B Paving begins street and sidewalk work in the Town of Culver next week.
Continue readingCulver Beach Lodge Project to Begin Monday
Culver Town Council Opens Bids for Street Projects
The Culver Town Council members opened bids last week for the proposed street projects this year.
Town Manager Jonathan Leist said 12 different segments were bid. Bids were received from Phend and Brown at about $463,237, Rieth Riley around $479,600 and E&B Paving at $296,756.
School Street, Slate Street, and Madison are the main roads that will receive updates.
The town council voted to take the bids under advisement and award one at the next meeting on April 9. Leist and Utility Superintendent Bob Porter will review the bids and come back with a recommendation.
Marshall County Commissioners Discuss Culver Annexation Requests
Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist presented two requests to the Marshall County Commissioners concerning annexation proposals outside of the Culver town limits.
Continue readingMarshall County Citizens Asked to Weigh in on Stellar Process with 2-Minute Survey
Marshall County officials are looking for community input to help with their Regional Stellar Community efforts.
Continue readingTown of Culver Awarded Construction Grant for Walking, Biking Trail
Officials with the Town of Culver recently learned they are the recipients of a grant that will cover construction costs for the third phase of the Lake Maxinkuckee Walking and Biking Trail.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Discusses Demolition of City Tavern Building
The Culver Town Council members are continuing discussions about the demolition of the former City Tavern building at 415 Lakeshore Drive.
If the owner of the building does not demolish the building by Feb. 28, the town has authorization to move forward with demolition, as court ordered.
In case the town needs to perform the action, Town Manager Jonathan Leist he is going to contact firms so the town can move forward with environmental services. He will obtain information on costs for a phase of the process. Leist said he also spoke to Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt to put together demolition specifications for the property.
The condition of the former City Tavern building at 415 Lakeshore Drive in Culver has been discussed for several years and issues increase as time goes on. The reason for the environmental services is that there is mold inside the building and last year the neighbors complained of the pungent odor emitting from the rotting structure.
More information will be presented in March.
Culver Residents Charged for Broken Water Meters during Arctic Blast
During the arctic blast experienced at the end of January, Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist alerted the Town Council members last week that two utility customers were charged for water meters that broke after they were frozen. Leist said the meters were not well insulated at the time.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Discusses Employee Pay, Procedures during Arctic Blast
The Culver Town Council members discussed the procedures and employee pay during the last part of January when town officials made the decision to close Town Hall due to extreme temperatures.
Continue readingCulver Beach Lodge Renovation Plans on Track
The renovation plans for the Culver Beach Lodge are on track, according to Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist.
Continue readingMore Funds Needed for Culver-Union Township Fire Department Aerial Truck
The Culver-Union Township Fire Department still needs another $100,000 for a new aerial truck. After finalizing specifications, Fire Chief Terry Wakefield says the department has settled on a 101-foot ladder truck with truck LED lights. “We thought we wanted a basket,” he told the town council during a work session Tuesday. “We kind of went away from getting a basket. What we did was we came up with a vehicle that fits in our station, that we won’t have to alter the height or width of the doors.”
Continue readingCulver Moving Ahead with Town’s Stellar Communities Projects
Plans for the Lake Maxinkuckee Bike and Walking Trail and other Stellar Community projects are moving ahead in the Town of Culver.
Town Manager Jonathan Leist told the town council Tuesday that the first quarterly update meetings on the three INDOT-funded projects were held last week. Those include the Lake Maxinkuckee Trail, West Jefferson Gateway, and State Road 10 sidewalks.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Permits the Sale of Alcohol at Two Future Concerts
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 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 readingStellar 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 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.
Fundraiser Ends for Culver-Union Township Fire Truck
The fundraising effort for an aerial fire truck for the Culver-Union Township Fire Department has ended.
Culver Town Council Receives Update on Unsafe Structures
One unsafe structure in Culver is scheduled for demolition this week.
