Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters presented a request to the county council Wednesday morning for a proposed project for INDOT’s call for projects in 2025.
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The Marshall County Commissioners approved paperwork last week pertaining to a $600,000 Brownfield Assessment Grant.
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One of the reasons a Solarize Northern Indiana Workshop was hosted in Plymouth this week was to educate the public about how to start the solar energy process.
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A coalition including Marshall, Elkhart, Kosciusko, and St. Joseph Counties will receive $600,000 in funds from a regional Brownfield Assessment Coalition grant.
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Marshall County Assessor’s Office expects to save the county money with a new contract with MACOG.
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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.
The Bremen Town Council members received an update on a project put in place two weeks ago by the Hometown Collaboration Initiative members.
Officials around Marshall County are putting the finishing touches on the latest Stellar Community application. A group called Marshall County Crossroads – made up of the county government, along with the county’s six municipalities – is a finalist for this year’s Regional Stellar Designation.
Marshall County’s application to INDOT’s next round of Community Crossings grant awards is nearly ready.
Plymouth Board of Works members considered a few different requests during their meeting last Monday.
Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt presented board members with a contract from National Joint Power Alliance (NJPA).
Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver explained that the department is looking to buy a street sweeper and Marquardt was seeking board acceptance to move forward with the purchase through this company. The board provided unanimous approval of the contract with NJPA. Continue reading
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.
The City of Plymouth and Discover Plymouth are taking comments on what parking improvements could be made in downtown Plymouth.
A tentative list of proposed sidewalk projects for Plymouth’s ADA Transition plan was presented at the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting earlier this week.
Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt explained that the list is currently incomplete because he intends to meet with a representative from Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG). Together, they will assess the status of the walkways within the city and determine which areas are not in compliance with ADA specifications.
For the time being, he presented members with some sidewalks that are noticeably in need of upgrades. Continue reading
The Marshall County Commissioners addressed any remaining appointments when they met on Tuesday.
Randy Glingle and Dan Vories were appointed to the Drainage Board, Jan Fisher will serve on the Alcohol Beverage Control Board and Commissioner Kevin Overymyer was appointed to the Central Dispatch Committee as well as the Michiana Area Council of Governments or MACOG.
For the MACOG Regional Development Board, Joe Martin, Jr. was appointed as the private sector representative and Trend Weldy will serve as the Town of Bremen’s rep.
Commissioner Kurt Garner was appointed to the Unsafe Building Committee and the Shady Rest Committee. Continue reading
Officials are conducting a parking study in downtown Plymouth and need your help.
Plymouth city officials and members of Discover Plymouth along with the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) are working to understand the current parking capacity, identify areas of deficiencies, ease of parking, and the overall parking needs in downtown Plymouth. Information received in this study will help the city determine better parking options, signage or other parking improvements. Continue reading
An agreement with Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) was presented to the Marshall County Commissioners last week to perform the final pictometry flight in a six-year process.
The town of Argos is making plans for the future as the town council adopted a comprehensive plan this week.
According to Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney, the plan includes a road map for the town for future development and growth. Plans include industrial, residential and housing developments through the year 2030.
The Town of Argos hopes to fix dilapidated buildings, promote active transportation, and revitalize its downtown, all while maintaining its small-town values over the next decade. The town is putting the finishing touches on its 2030 Comprehensive Plan. It focuses on four core values: encouraging balanced growth, promoting economic prosperity and vitality, enhanced quality of life, and expanding transportation choices. Continue reading
The Marshall County Council has decided to step back and gather more information before moving forward with a Local Option Highway User Tax (LOHUT).
The LOHUT contains a surtax of the vehicle excise tax as well as a wheel tax. That money can be used to reconstruct, construct, repair or maintain streets under county, city or town jurisdiction.
Highway Administrator Laurie Baker and Supervisor of County Highways Jason Peters Monday morning spoke to the council about the funding they currently have for road projects this year. Of the $1.2 million available, the county plans to pug 13.5 miles of road and pave at least five miles of road that totals just over $500,000. The rest of the funds will be used for materials, dust control, and other actions conducted by the highway department.
