FEMA will be back in Marshall County today to do more assessments.
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today.
Highway Supervisor Jason Peters will provide an update on the summer work schedule and other items from the department. Boys and Girls Club President Art Jacobs will present information about the Plymouth/Bremen organization this morning while Sheriff Matt Hassel will discuss the jail.
Plymouth BOW Approves Resolution for Land Transfer
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members discussed a resolution Monday night accepting the transfer of property at 500 E. LaPorte Street from the Marshall County Commissioners.
Marshall County Commissioners Make Appointment to Koontz Lake Conservancy District
The Marshall County Commissioners made their lone appointment to the newly-formed Koontz Lake Conservancy District.
Highway Department to Seek Bids to Take Down Trees
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters told the county commissioners this week that he will be gathering bids to take down some trees that are outside the work of his highway crews.
Marshall County Auditor Advises of New Financial and Payroll Systems
The system that records time and attendance of Marshall County employees recently underwent an update as well as the county’s financial system.
Marshall County Highway Department to Seek Additional Funding
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters will be asking the county council members in August for additional funding to complete some of the road work yet to be completed this year.
Company Submits Quotes for Flooding Repairs on Bridges
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters submitted to the commissioners Monday morning a list of quotes from Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. for repairs to bridges damaged by the flooding event in February.
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today.
Certain Marshall County Emergency Personnel will Receive New Phones Thanks to IDHS Grant
At the Marshall County Commissioners’ first meeting in July, Commission President Kevin Overmyer shared that new cell phones will now be available to Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery as well as some patrol officers with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.
He said these phones are being provided to certain members of the county’s emergency personnel thanks in part to grant funding. Continue reading
Marshall 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 Commissioners Decide Not To Proceed with Ordinance Regulating Off-Road Vehicles in County Forests
An ordinance that was created to regulate the use of off-road vehicles in county-owned forests was not adopted by Marshall County Commissioners when they met last Monday.
County Attorney Jim Clevenger was asked to create an ordinance that would help address citizen complaints about excess noise and damage to the trails caused by these types of vehicles. He presented it to commissioners at last week’s meeting. Continue reading
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
EMA Director Discusses Salary Reimbursement Grant with Marshall County Commissioners
The Marshall County Commissioners were alerted of a potential grant opportunity when they met last Monday. Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery asked the commissioners for permission to apply for a grant opportunity being offered through the Department of Homeland Security. Continue reading
Marshall County Building Inspector Informs Commissioners of Important Policy Change
Marshall County Building Inspector Chuck Dewitt altered County Commissioners of a policy change that will directly impact his department’s permitting process.
When the Commissioners met Monday morning, Dewitt shared that Senate Enrolled Act 393 requires officials to report any kind of” advanced structural components. Continue reading
Emergency Management Agency Director Seeks Request Approval from Marshall County Commissioners
The Marshall County Commissioners considered a number of requests submitted by Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery when they met Monday morning.
Director Avery told the Commissioners that the Blueberry Festival security requested to use the Emergency Operations Center from August 30th through September 3rd. He explained, “They’ve used it in the past, they’ve been provided access to the building and to that room specifically so they can use the equipment.”
Next, Avery sought permission to attend two events that have no cost associated with them. Continue reading
Marshall County Attorney Creates Ordinance Establishing an Electronic Data Fee for the Sheriff’s Department
At the request of Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel, County Attorney Jim Clevenger created an ordinance establishing a fee for electronic data. The County Commissioners looked over the ordinance when they met Monday morning.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department has ordinances and fees for other public records requests for paper copies of things such as accident reports, gun permits and background checks but there was no fee set for digital copies. 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 Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today.
The commissioners will discuss the position of interim superintendent. They previously discussed placing Highway Supervisor Jason Peters into that position as a county engineer has not yet been selected. A pay upgrade would be involved with that position.
Old U.S. 31 Won’t be Renamed
Old U.S. 31 south of U.S. 6 will not be renamed.
The issue came up during last week’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting. Commissioner Kurt Garner commented that a homeowner on that stretch of road thought of renaming it State Road 931 rather than Michigan Road. Garner said the resident thought that it might entice people to drive on the road knowing that it’s a state road and provide more traffic.
