Marshall County Health Administrator Christine Stinson asked the county commissioners this week to apply for an emergency preparedness grant.
Digital Copy Fee Ordinance to be Considered for Sheriff’s Department
An ordinance will be considered by the Marshall County Commissioners in July that would include fees for electronic copies at the sheriff’s department
Marshall County Commissioners Discuss Interim Highway Superintendent Position
Without a county engineer in place since the position came open in December of 2017, the Marshall County Commissioners may move Highway Supervisor Jason Peters into an interim highway superintendent position.
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today.
Highway Supervisor Jason Peters will have an update along with County Attorney Jim Clevenger who will present an ordinance regulating off-road vehicles at the county forest and at the Mill Pond Forest.
Draft Ordinances Discussed with Marshall County Commissioners
Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger created two draft ordinances for County Commissioners to look over prior to official consideration.
When the commissioners met last Monday, Clevenger asked them to check their emails for a few draft ordinances that he recently drew up. Continue reading
Replacement for Marshall County Plan Director Found
An offer of employment has been extended to Ty Adley, who is scheduled to take over for Marshall County Plan Director Ralph Booker once he retires.
At last Monday’s Marshall County Commissioners’ meeting, Commissioner Mike Delp noted that as long as Adley passes the background check and the preliminary steps involved in the hiring process, he will officially replace Booker on July 1st. Continue reading
Long-Term Equipment Investments for Hwy Dept. Discussed with Marshall County Commissioners
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters informed County Commissioners about some long-term equipment investments that his department has been researching. Continue reading
Road Cut Request Presented to Marshall County Commissioners
A road cut request was submitted to Marshall County Commissioners when they met Monday evening.
County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters presented the commissioners with the request on behalf of REMC to make a cut between US 30 and 11th Road. Continue reading
Commissioners Receive Update About Marshall County Council on Aging
Marshall County Commissioners recently heard a presentation from Jackie Wright with the Marshall County Council on Aging.
Wright came before the commissioners previously to obtain permission to apply for public transit funds from INDOT. At that time, she was asked to gather some more specific details and come back to another meeting.
Commissioner Kevin Overmyer noted that one reason she was asked to return is because the County will soon be preparing their budget and since an $8,000 donation is provided to the Council on Aging annually, he just wanted the commissioners to hear a bit of an update organization’s operations. Continue reading
Officials Cut Ribbon on New Manufacturing Center in Argos
Argos Town Council members, Marshall County Economic Development Corporation members, Marshall County Commission and Council members officially cut the ribbon on a new Manufacturing Center in Argos Wednesday morning.
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
Marshall County Commissioners Approve Bridge Inspection Contract with INDOT
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters presented County Commissioners with a bridge inspection contract when they met Monday night.
Peters first stated that an agreement between the county and USI Consultants, the company that will be performing the inspections, has already been made and he noted that contract was approved during a past meeting.
He explained the contract presented this week is between the county and the Indiana Department of Transportation. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners Address Accidental Mowing on Pretty Lake Trail
The unintentional mowing of a man’s plants that are placed in the County’s right-of-way sparked a discussion during the Marshall County Commissioners’ meeting Monday evening.
Commissioner Mike Delp began by recognizing that the plants were mowed accidentally and explained that the mowing crews did not realize they were placed there intentionally.
Marc Eads, a resident of Pretty Lake Trail in Plymouth, went on to discuss the strategic placement of the plants. He said they are a part of what is called a “bioswale” which assists with drainage. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet in their annual evening meeting tonight.
Marshall County Commissioner Approve Signing a SolSmart Letter of Support
The Marshall County Commissioners were asked to consider a letter of support for a SolSmart designated community.
Marshall County Sheriff Discusses Lake Patrol
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel asked the commissioners last week to waive a medical examination requirement for reserve officers who are utilized to cover the Lake Maxinkuckee Marine Boat Patrol.
Public Hearing Held for Marshall County Council on Aging Grant Application
A public hearing was held earlier this week to gather comments on the grant application submitted by the Marshall County Council on Aging for a piece of equipment.
Marshall County Sheriff Asks for Prepay for Drug Task Force Money
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel asked the commissioners for permission Monday for a prepay of some money for the Marshall County Drug Task Force.
Marshall County Commissioners Adopts Speed Limit Ordinance Amendment
Motorists will need to watch the speed limit on Veteran’s Parkway east and west of the Linden Road intersection.
Marshall County Commissioners Consider Lighting Upgrade
The Marshall County Commissioners are considering an update in lighting to save on energy bills.
