A stretch of U.S. 30 in Plymouth could be renamed next year if a resolution passes in the General Assembly.
Plymouth City Council Endorses Resolution for Highway Name Dedication
Plymouth City Council Holds Public Hearing for Marshall County Life Center, Inc. Tax Abatement
The Plymouth City Council opened a public hearing on Monday night to hear comments on a tax abatement request for the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation’s entity called the Marshall County Life Center, Inc.
Plymouth Water, Sewer Rate Increases Pass by Majority Vote
The Plymouth City Council members approved the second and third reading of ordinances that increase water and sewer rates beginning with December consumption, billable in January.
A public hearing was held on the matter Monday night which mostly gathered public opposition. Many cited senior citizens with fixed incomes and the impact it will have on those that may find an approximate $130 additional cost per year too costly once all phases come to realization in 2019.
Plymouth City Salary Ordinance Goes to Study Committee
The 2018 salary ordinance for the City of Plymouth appointed officers and employees, and fire and police personnel will go to a study committee.
The proposed salary ordinance was before the city council Monday night for second and third readings, but the ordinance died after a motion to approve a second reading was not put before the members.
Several Plymouth Officials Reappointed, Outgoing Council Member Honored
Several of Plymouth’s appointed officials will keep their seats for another term. On Tuesday, the Plymouth Common Council voted to reappoint Billy Ellinger and Mike Miley to the city’s redevelopment commission for another year. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves 2017 Salaries for Elected Officials, Lowers Increase for Council Members
The Plymouth Common Council has passed an ordinance setting 2017 salaries for the city’s elected officials, but not before some changes were made to it. Continue reading
Pretty Lake Conservancy Requests Waiver of Utility Bill Late Fee
To what degree government units should be responsible for late fees assessed on their utility bills was debated during Monday’s Plymouth Common Council meeting. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves 2017 Salary Ordinance, Reduces Some Pay Raises
The Plymouth Common Council has approved a 2017 salary ordinance, but not before some more changes were made to it. Back in August, the council rejected an earlier proposal, amid concerns that the ordinance no longer reflected the $1,000 across-the-board raise requested by council members. Continue reading
Plymouth Disbands Downtown Revitalization Committee, Concerns Remain Over South Gateway
The City of Plymouth is disbanding its Downtown Revitalization Committee. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves 2017 Budget, Revisits Salary Ordinance
The Plymouth Common Council approved the city’s 2017 budget Monday, but not without opposition. The budget had been cut by nearly $1.2 million from the initial proposal, in an effort to help balance it. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves Zoning Changes for Habitat for Humanity House, Historic Neighborhoods
Efforts to add a Habitat for Humanity home in Plymouth cleared a hurdle with the city’s Common Council this week. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Moves Ahead with City Funding for Regional Cities Projects
A pair of Regional Cities projects proposed for the City of Plymouth may soon be getting city funding, following action by the Common Council Monday. Council members voted four-to-two to appropriate $1.5 million from the city’s Rainy Day Fund to a public-private partnership to develop the South Gateway apartment project. Continue reading
Plymouth Railroad Crossing Repairs Stall
Progress appears to have slowed on efforts to repair some of the railroad crossings in the City of Plymouth. During Monday’s Common Council meeting, council member Don Ecker Jr. asked if there was any update on the crossings at Harrison and Jefferson Streets. Continue reading
Plymouth Appropriates Funds for Blueberry Festival Fireworks Upgrades
Fireworks at the Marshall County Blueberry Festival were again up for discussion during Wednesday’s special session of the Plymouth Common Council. Last month, the Common Council voted to give the festival an additional $25,000 for this year’s fireworks, after festival organizers asked the city to fund the upgrades in recognition of the Blueberry Festival’s 50th anniversary. On Wednesday, council members formally decided to take that $25,000 out of the city’s General Fund. Continue reading
Plymouth Moves Forward with Fire Department Helmet and Boot Purchase Ordinance
The City of Plymouth is moving ahead with efforts to allow retiring firefighters and paramedics to keep their helmets and boots. An ordinance giving fire department employees the chance to purchase their helmets and boots for a dollar was presented for first reading during Monday’s Common Council meeting. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Consider Wastewater Contractor Recommendation
The Plymouth Board of Works will soon choose a contractor for its Wastewater Treatment Plan improvement project. Utility superintendent Donnie Davidson is expected to recommend a company to do the construction work during tonight’s Board of Works meeting. He and two of the board members reviewed qualifications from four potential contractors. Continue reading
Plymouth May Allow Retiring Firefighters and Paramedics to Keep Helmets and Boots
The City of Plymouth may soon consider a policy to allow retiring firefighters and paramedics to keep their helmets and boots. During Monday’s meeting, Common Council member Gary Cook requested the city create an official policy to give firefighters and paramedics the opportunity to purchase their helmets and boots for a dollar. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Expands, Reorganizes
The Plymouth Common Council looked a bit different when it met for the first time in 2016. Continue reading
Plymouth Council and Board of Works to Reorganize
Three new members of the Plymouth Common Council will be taking their seats for the first time during tonight’s meeting. These are Shiloh Fonseca, Gary Cook, and Jeff Houin. Continue reading
