Marshall County Treasurer Angie Birchmeier said her office has received about 90 percent of property taxes so far which is about normal, despite the effects of COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Treasurer’s Office Certifies Tax Collection
Marshall County Auditor Says Tax Distributions Will Occur in June
Marshall County Buildings Open to Essential Employees
The Marshall County Commissioners opened the Marshall County Building and Marshall County Courthouse and Annex to essential employees on Monday. The public remains restricted from accessing the offices for now.
Continue readingLocal Officials Honored during AIC Conference
Three local officials and 50 other officials statewide were honored this week during an Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) Conference for achieving education credits in Institute for Excellence classes.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Agree to Keep Election Days on County Holiday List, for Now
Marshall County employees will continue to have the primary and general election days off, at least for next year’s presidential election. The county commissioners approved the 2020 holiday schedule last week, but not without some debate.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Approve Drainage Board Appointment
A new member was appointed to the Marshall County Drainage Board during the County Commissioners’ first meeting in July.
County Auditor Julie Fox reminded the commissioners that following the recent resignation of Dan Voorhees, there was an open seat on the drainage board. Commissioner Kevin Overmyer noted that they were prepared to fill the position with Dave Stultz Continue reading
Marshall County Auditor to Seek GIS Deputy
Marshall County Auditor Julie Fox is looking for an Interim GIS Deputy Auditor.
Marshall County Auditor Discusses IPEP Unemployment Claims Tracker Contract with County Commissioners
Marshall County Auditor Julie Fox discussed a proposed agreement with the Indiana Public Employers’ Plan with County Commissioners last week.
Fox explained that the agreement with IPEP would help manage the County’s unemployment insurance claims. She said County Attorney Jim Clevenger looked over the agreement and mentioned that he would be in support of it.
She said the document was modified to show that it would be an agreement with Marshall County only and stated that it would only require the president’s signature. She elaborated a bit about what the agreement would provide. Continue reading
DLGF Reaches Final Determination about Tax Increase for Cumulative Bridge Fund
The Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) reached a final determination about the proposed tax increase that would help reestablish the Marshall County Cumulative Bridge Fund. In a document provided to the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning, DLGF officials stated that after weighing the available testimony and evidence they found no legal basis for denying the proposed fund reestablishment.
Commissioners initially approved the increase back in March. However, after at least ten residents signed a petition objecting to it, DLGF representatives held a public hearing and looked over all relevant information to assess the apparent necessity. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Looking toward Budget Time
The Marshall County Council members discussed what type of raises, if any, will be given in the 2019 budget.
Bremen Library Board Member Appointed During Marshall County Commissioner’s Meeting
Marshall County Commissioners made an appointment to the Bremen Library Board when they met on Monday.
Auditor Julie Fox informed the commissioners that their initial appointment, Alison Mayer, recently told fellow Library Board members that due to personal circumstances, she has to resign from her position prior to the end of her term. Continue reading
DLGF Decision on Cumulative Bridge Fund Still Pending
The Department of Local Government Finance has not produced a decision concerning Marshall County’s increase in the Cumulative Bridge Fund. The commissioners adopted a resolution in March that increases the fund $.0524 per $100 of assessed valuation to make sure that fund is solvent in order to make necessary repairs to the county’s bridges for public safety.
No Word Yet on DLGF Decision on Cumulative Bridge Fund Increase
Officials with the Department of Local Government Finance have not yet returned a decision on a Marshall County ordinance that increases the Cumulative Bridge Fund by $.0524 per $100 of assessed valuation. County officials are attempting to avoid a serious deficit in that fund next year to ensure there is enough money to fund repairs to the county’s bridges for public safety.
Marshall County Auditor Requests Full Time Staff Member
Marshall County Auditor Julie Fox requested another full-time staff member for her department.
Marshall County Council to Review Job Descriptions Soon
A few of the job descriptions worked on by Waggoner, Irwin and Scheele have returned to the county for review.
Petitions Filed Against Cumulative Bridge Fund Increase
Marshall County Auditor Julie Fox received petitions in her office that oppose the raise in the Cumulative Bridge Fund.
In order to file a successful petition, the document must have at least 10 certified signatures. Those signatures must be from property taxpayers.
Public Hearing Held on Proposed Cumulative Bridge Fund Increase
The Marshall County Commissioners opened up a public hearing Monday morning to hear opinions on their proposal to increase property taxes $.0524 per $100 of assessed valuation to reestablish the Cumulative Bridge Fund.
The rate is not at its maximum level, but the proposed increase would gather another $660,000 next year to help in the cost to repair the county’s bridges.
Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Cumulative Bridge Fund Increase
A public hearing is set for Monday, March 19 to hear comments on the proposed increase to the Marshall County Cumulative Bridge Fund.
The proposed property tax increase is for $.0524 cents per $100 assessed valuation. The fund helps collect funds to rebuild deteriorated bridges. The average taxpayer would see an increase of $26.20.
Marshall County 2018 Budget Approved
Marshall County officials will not need to make any cuts to this year’s budget.
Marshall County Auditor Julie Fox informed the county council members last week that she received the budget order from the state and there were no cuts to be made.
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