David’s Courage Co-Founder Gregg Erickson appeared before the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members Monday night to request a waiver or reduction in the sewer deposit fee at the facility at 10924 Lincoln Highway in Plymouth.
Audit Prompts Plymouth School Board to Clarify Claim Payment Procedure
The Plymouth School Board is adding more clarity to the way certain bills are paid. Normally, claims are approved by the school board before they’re paid. But in some instances, the school corporation may be contractually obligated to pay them before board members have a chance to approve them.
Plymouth City Council Discusses Utility Fee Deferral for Upcoming Projects
The Plymouth City Council members took action on a request Monday night to defer the utility system development tap fees for the upcoming Aquatics Center and Early Childhood Development Center construction projects.
Plymouth School Board Approves Lease Amendment for Lincoln Junior High Project
Construction of a new Lincoln Junior High School cleared another procedural hurdle Tuesday. The Plymouth School Board approved a document that will allow part of the junior high property to be transferred from one building corporation to another.
Plymouth BOW Considers Economic Development Agreement For Early Childhood Learning Center and Aquatic Center Project
Plymouth Board of Public Works members considered an economic development agreement for the Aquatics Center and Early Childhood Learning Center project when they met last Monday.
City Attorney Sean Surrisi explained that the agreement sets up the terms of obligation for the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation entities, also referred to as the developers, to build the facilities with the money that’s being provided by all the different sources.
He said the agreement already went before the Redevelopment Commission at their last meeting where it was approved. He also explained the why the agreement needed to come before the board members as well. Continue reading
Plymouth BOW to Review Sidewalk Projects
Plymouth Street Department Superintendent Jim Marquardt presented the Board of Public Works and Safety members this week with a few requests for sidewalks.
Plymouth City Council Considers REES Theater Project Addition
The Plymouth City Council members considered a resolution Monday night to add the REES Theater project to the list of Plymouth Redevelopment Commission projects.
By adding the theater to the redevelopment commission’s list, a donation request of $575,000 over the course of two to four years to be funded out of TIF #1 could be financially researched by Umbaugh and Associates. The funding request would need to be approved by the redevelopment commission.
Phi Delta Kappa to Pay Water Bill Despite Appeal
The members of the Phi Delta Kappa will have to pay a $750 water bill despite not knowing what happened to the water that was registered through the city’s meters.
The issue was brought before the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members during the Feb. 12 meeting. The organization received a water bill for $750 and appealed the bill stating that they have a leaky toilet, but it’s not known how some 100,000 gallons of water was registered in January.
Plymouth School Board Reorganizes, Approves Yearly Appointments
The Plymouth School Board approved several yearly appointments when it met last week. No major changes were made.
Plymouth School Board to Reorganize for 2018, Consider Policy Updates
The Plymouth School Board will consider a few start-of-the-year items when it meets tonight. Board members are scheduled to reorganize, set their pay for the year, and approve their 2018 meeting schedule. Various appointments will be considered, as well as the renewal of the school board’s contract with attorney Jeff Houin.
Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety Discusses TechFarm Agreement
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members discussed an amended agreement for land sale proceeds in the techFarm when they met Monday evening.
Board member Shawn Grobe said the resolution presented outlines the three aspects he wanted to see in the agreement.
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 BOW to Continue Discussion Concerning TechFarm Land Proceeds
Discussions will continue concerning mechanics within a proposed lease between the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety and Van Vactor Farms.
David Miller from Van Vactor Farms presented a proposal to the board during their meeting earlier this month and the company’s attorney drew up a simple agreement that was presented to the board Monday night that gives guidance on how money sold from land sales from the techFarm be allocated. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety Approves Resolution
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety considered a resolution on Monday night pertaining to the ability to write off delinquent and uncollectible water, wastewater, garbage, and stormwater bills.
Board member Jeff Houin made a comment that City Attorney Sean Surrisi handles several small claims issues in court and he is working to collect what is owed to the city. The write-offs amount to just over $1,800.
Cars and Coffee Coming Back for One Final Show in 2017, Weather Permitting
On Saturday, October 7th Cars and Coffee will be returning to the old Mobilgas filling station on Jefferson Street in Plymouth one final time from 9 a.m. until noon.
Owner of Coffee Lodge and Bakery, John Montgomery came before the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety asking for permission to have a temporary street closure for the second and last Cars and Coffee in September. You can also taste Brew Espresso Coffee who are providing yummy coffee at affordable price.However, after receiving such great feedback and requests for another, he came before the board once again during their meeting last Monday, asking for one final street closure. Continue reading
Revisions to 2018 Salary Ordinance Result in Plymouth City Council Approval
The ordinance fixing the 2018 salaries of appointed officers and employees, as well as fire and police personnel of the City of Plymouth, was recently up for approval by the Plymouth City Council.
The salary ordinance has been a topic of concern since the end of August, when the initial proposal was rejected. A committee was formed in order to review and work on the ordinance to come up with a more suitable solution. The revisions were presented at the City Council meeting Monday evening.
The committee consisted of Council members Shiloh Fonseca, Bill Walters and Don Ecker Jr. They worked with Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver and Emyle Kruyer-Collins from Human Resources discussing alternative options and looking into the survey that was provided by the city’s consultants Waggoner, Irwin, Scheele and Associates. Continue reading
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.
Plymouth Council Members Voice Concern with Mid-Year Police Salary Increase
Plymouth Police officers are a step closer to getting a raise, but not without some concerns from city council members. An updated salary ordinance was introduced to the city council Monday by City Attorney Sean Surrisi. Continue reading
Culver School Board Approves Collection Agency Contract
The Culver Community Schools Corporation will soon be cracking down on families who owe the corporation money. The school board approved an agreement Monday allowing corporation attorney Jeff Houin to also serve as a collection agent. Continue reading
Plymouth Officials Report Increasing Success in Collecting EMS Bills
The Plymouth Board of Works voted this week to declare some EMS bills from 2012 delinquent and uncollectible, but one member wondered if there’s more the city can do to collect outstanding bills in the future. Jeff Houin noted that some people need a bit more motivation than collection letters and phone calls, before they’ll pay their bills. Continue reading
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