The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today where they will hear from Sheriff Matt Hassel who will present an intergovernmental agreement to the commissioners for consideration. Sheriff Hassel is attempting to lower the jail population by housing inmates at neighboring facilities, but an agreement needs to be approved first with a daily rate.
Continue readingMitigation Site Paperwork Near Bridge 89 Almost Complete
The deed and easement paperwork for the mitigation site around Bridge No. 89 in Marshall County is nearly complete.
Continue readingMarshall County Officials to Look into Drain Request
Marshall County officials will look into a request by Robert Bosco regarding a mound septic system drainage plan on property he owns.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Discuss Financing for Highway Equipment
The amount financed for a new chipper box and distributor for the Marshall County Highway Department may be less, but that decision will be up to the County Council members next week.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Table Decision on Sheriff’s Vehicles
The Marshall County Commissioners would like a recommendation from Sheriff Matt Hassel before making a decision on the purchase or lease of new vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff May Consider Agreement to House Inmates in Another County
Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger discussed a possible intergovernmental agreement to help alleviate overcrowding at the Marshall County Jail.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today where Derek Willard from Enterprise is expected to discuss the quotes for the sheriff’s vehicles. The lease program would be a little more expensive than the county buying the vehicles outright so a few items will be clarified during that discussion today.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Research WIC Inquiry
Since the WIC office in Marshall County operates outside of normal county hours three days a week, Director Evelyn Shields asked if their office could be considered when county government may need to close for any reason.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Approve MCEDC Board Appointment
The Marshall County Commissioners approved a new member on the Board of Directors of the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC).
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Updated on Mitigation Sites
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters updated the county commissioners on the mitigation site at the 13th Road bridge.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Superintendent Reviews Funds with Commissioners
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters gave the commissioners an update on funds.
Continue readingNo Decision Made on Purchase of Vehicles for Marshall County Sheriff’s Department
The purchase or lease of four Durangos and one Ford F-150 truck for the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will wait until March.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Adopt Inmate Processing Fee Ordinance
An inmate processing fee ordinance was adopted by the Marshall County Commissioners on Monday morning.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Deny Zoning Change
The Marshall County Commissioners opened a public hearing Monday morning on the subject of a zoning change in the Burr Oak area in Union Township. The property is on the south side of the railroad tracks and it is currently zoned Agriculture-1. The rezoning request was to move it to Industrial-2 for heavy industrial operations.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet this morning where two public hearings are planned.
Continue readingMarshall County Officials Hold Work Session Concerning Septic Systems
The Marshall County Commissioners and Marshall County Council members held a joint work session Monday morning to gather more information about septic systems.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Discuss Contract with Advanced Products Group
A contract was discussed between Marshall County and Advanced Products Group to make sure current phone parts are under warranty and can be replaced.
Continue readingMarshall County Branding, Marketing Plan to Move Forward
A plan to brand and market Marshall County will move forward.
Continue readingNo Decision Yet on Purchase of County Police Vehicles
A decision on four new police cars for the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will wait for another week or so.
Continue readingExtended Hours Set for Property Tax Collection in Marshall County
Marshall County Treasurer Angie Birchmeier presented a schedule to the Marshall County Commissioners on Monday morning that includes property tax collection hours for the Spring and Fall installment payments.
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