Officials from the Marshall County Council on Aging are looking to apply for public transit funds through the Indiana Department of Transportation.
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet this morning.
Highway Supervisor Jason Peters will have an update from his department and Jackie Wright from the Marshall County Council on Aging will present an INDOT proposal for 2019 and hold a public hearing for capital equipment.
Argos Town Council Approves $3,000 Annual Donation to the Marshall County Council on Aging
Argos Town Council members approved a $3,000 donation to the Marshall County Council on Aging when they met Wednesday night.
The executive director of the organization, Jacqueline Wright, came before the council to request a donation of $1,000 to $3,000 in order to help cover operation costs. She informed members that Argos has a substantial aging population.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney explained that since the organization provides a valuable service to the community, members voted to give the maximum amount requested. Continue reading
Bremen Town Council Considers Funding Request
The Bremen Town Council members are considering a request from the Marshall County Council on Aging to help fund transportation needs.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said residents from the town request transportation services from the organization each year. He said about 400 trips are made to assist residents in Bremen each year. Overall, the organization fulfills over 25,000 trip requests annually.
Culver Town Council Considers Donation to Marshall County Council on Aging
The Marshall County Council on Aging is stepping up efforts to gather funds for transportation services for the county’s veterans, disabled, and older population.
Jackie Wright from the Marshall County Council on Aging explained to the Culver Town Council members Tuesday night that the organization wants to meet the growing needs of the public and more funding can help expand routes and possibly add another route to service community members. She said that they had over 600 denials last year as not all requests could be handled due to availability.
Culver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will meet in regular session tonight where they will hear a presentation from students on park improvements.
Plymouth City Council Discusses Agreement with Marshall County Council on Aging
The Plymouth City Council members last week reviewed an agreement with the Marshall County Council on Aging for 2018.
City Attorney Sean Surrisi explained that the agreement is unchanged from last year’s terms. It confirms the city’s contribution of $8,000 to help support the community cab program. The program is an effort by the county and the city to provide public transportation to residents.
Marshall County Council on Aging to Apply for Two Vehicles
The Marshall County Council on Aging is looking to apply for a grant to purchase two new vehicles to update the fleet.
Executive Director Jackie Wright presented information to the Marshall County Commissioners this week asking to apply for $172,363 for two low-floor mini vans and equipment with a local match of $14,800. She noted that the grant match money will consist of donations, Older Americans Act dollars, United Way funds, local government entity budgeted dollars and Marshall County Community Foundation funds. Continue reading
Plymouth Hopes to Benefit from Potential Transportation Upgrades
The City of Plymouth may benefit from some big regional transportation upgrades planned for the future, and the city’s committing some funds to help with the process. The Plymouth Common Council voted Tuesday to contribute $10,000 to the U.S. 30 Coalition Project. Continue reading
Plymouth Renews Agreements with Service Providers
The City of Plymouth has renewed some of its agreements with service providers for the new year. Continue reading
Marshall County Council on Aging to Complete Transportation Funding Paperwork
Marshall County will act as a funding pass-through point to deliver transportation funding from the Indiana Department of Transportation to the Marshall County Council on Aging.
Executive Director Jackie Wright explained to the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning that she is submitting grant paperwork to INDOT for the annual request for transportation funding. She requested that the County be the pass-through point for the funds. She anticipates the reception of $277,000 this year.
The county approved a resolution to sign the contracts as presented for the necessary action. All signed paperwork needs to be submitted to INDOT by June 1.
Marshall County Commissioners to Discuss Several Items in Today’s Meeting
The Marshall County Commissioners will consider a change order request from USI Consultants’ Bart Trester when they meet today. Trester oversees the 7th Road project and the roundabout project on North Michigan Road in Plymouth. Trester indicated earlier this month that crews are waiting for word from the state to move ahead, barring any more issues with the HMX mix design. The mix of aggregate and asphalt binder is causing buckling pavement in other locations across the state. Crews are awaiting final approval of the combination to install the mix.
Requests Increase for Transportation at Marshall County Council on Aging
The Marshall County Council on Aging continues to cater to more and more patrons with transportation needs.
Executive Director Jackie Wright gave the Marshall County Commissioners an annual report this week and said they have been turning down requests for transportation as they aren’t able to accommodate all of the requests. About 60 denials were given in each quarter in 2014. She explained driver and vehicle availability and hours in the operation day were the main reasons why those requests were denied. The agency has nine vehicles with 15 drivers.
Fight for Public Transportation Funds Goes to Legislature
Public transportation offered by Marshall County Council on Aging is in high demand. Funding to keep up with the demand has caused legislators to get involved.
The Public Mass Transportation Fund has not received any additional money for seven years. The funding is distributed among 65 public and nonprofit agencies that are offering transportation by reservation or on-demand. Often officials at the Marshall County Council on Aging have to turn down requests for trips due to lack of drivers, vehicles and available money.
Marshall County Commissioners Approve Agreement for Meals on Wheels
The Marshall County Commissioners recently discussed a Memorandum of Understanding to continue the Meals on Wheels program at the Marshall County Council on Aging.
County Attorney Jim Clevenger stated that the current agreement expires Dec. 31 of this year and it needed to be renewed. The agreement allows the meals to be cooked at the Marshall County Jail at a cost of $3.25 per person. The personnel at the Marshall County Council on Aging pick up the meals at the jail and deliver them to those in need.
Marshall County Community Foundation Distributes $66,210 in Grant Funds
Over $66,000 in grants was awarded to 10 organizations in Marshall County Thursday afternoon.
The Marshall County Community Foundation held its second round of 2014 Community Fund grants where non-profit organizations submitted proposals for specific projects. Linda Yoder, Executive Director of the Marshall County Community Foundation explained that the Community Fund is one of the most flexible and responsive of the Foundation’s 318 funds.
The Plymouth Tennis Club received the largest grant worth $25,000 for improvement of the tennis courts in Centennial Park. The Crossing Educational Center was the recipient of $9,500 for startup costs for the alternative school for at-risk students.
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