Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Mike Delp, Kevin Overmyer, Kurt Garner

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.

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Certain Marshall County Emergency Personnel will Receive New Phones Thanks to IDHS Grant

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Mike Delp, Kevin Overmyer, Kurt Garner

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

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Mike Delp, Kevin Overmyer, Kurt Garner

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

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Mike Delp, Kevin Overmyer, Kurt Garner

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 Commissioners (L to R) Mike Delp, Kevin Overmyer, Kurt Garner

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

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Mike Delp, Kevin Overmyer, Kurt Garner

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