The Marshall County Council members considered a $250,000 additional appropriation for highway projects this year.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Discusses Budgets
The Marshall County Council members reviewed budgets again Monday morning before formally adopting them.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners, Council Receive Update on CARES Act Funding
Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer told the Marshall County Council members Monday morning that there has been a change with CARES Act funding.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Meet Today
The Marshall County Council members will meet today where they will hold additional discussions on the East Shore Conservancy budget, the Marshall County Solid Waste budget, and the Marshall County budget. The budgets are anticipated to be adopted during today’s meeting.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Review CARES Act Funding Requests
The Marshall County Commissioners took action Monday morning to review and approve projects for CARES Act funding reimbursement.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Reinstates County Building Security Officer Position in 2021 Budget
The Marshall County Council has reversed its decision to eliminate the County Building’s security officer. Council members agreed Friday to put funding for the position back into the 2021 budget, after a number of department heads who work there expressed concern.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Agrees to Let CARES Act Money Be Used for Mobile Medical Unit
A mobile medical unit to help bring a future COVID-19 vaccine to rural areas of Marshall County got the approval of the county council Friday. County Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm wants to use about $383,000 in federal CARES Act money to purchase a 38-foot Winnebago.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Reviews East Shore Conservancy District, Bremen Public Library Budgets
During the lengthy budgeting process on Monday morning, the Marshall County Council members reviewed the Bremen Public Library budget that would include funding for library renovations.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Discusses CARES Act Funding
Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer discussed with the Marshall County Council Monday morning a few of the projects that will be funded with CARES Act funding.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Supports Second Phase of Veterans Parkway Project
Two representatives from USI Consultants gave an overview of the proposed second phase of the Veterans Parkway project to the Marshall County Council members Monday morning. It is proposed that Veterans Parkway would extend two miles west from north of the roundabout on Michigan Road in Plymouth to Pioneer Drive in Plymouth.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Works to Trim 2021 Budget
In order to make sure expenditures are within the levy figures produced by Marshall County Auditor Julie Fox, the Marshall County Council members worked for three hours Monday to trim down the 2021 budget to meet that expectation.
Continue readingPenny Lukenbill Named 2020 Arthur R. Himsel Award Winner
Marshall County Councilwoman Penny Lukenbill was surprised Monday morning when she was awarded the highest honor from the Association of Indiana Counties during the council’s regular meeting.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Meet Today
The Marshall County Council members will hold a budget hearing for the 2021 budget this morning.
Continue readingMarshall County Council, Commissioners Approve Probation Department Grant Request
The Marshall County Council members and the Marshall County Commissioners reviewed a grant application request this month submitted by Chief Probation Officer James Bendy.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Works on 2021 Budget
Marshall County department heads went before the Marshall County Council members last week to go over budgets and funding requests for 2021.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Reviews Additional Appropriation Request for Work at County Building
Marshall County Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Director Doug Masterson asked for an additional appropriation to do some work at the Marshall County Building.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Considers MCEDC Grant Application Request for Business Relief
The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation is considering applying for OCRA funding for business relief after a conversation with the Marshall County Council this week.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Prioritize Projects for CARES Act Reimbursement
The Marshall County Council members fielded several additional appropriation requests that may be reimbursed with CARES Act funding, but the Marshall County Commissioners want to prioritize the projects to determine that reimbursement.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Meet Today
The Marshall County Council members will discuss the 2021 budget when they meet this morning. They have been meeting with department heads to discuss needs and potential budget cuts. The council will trim down the budget prior to its advertising in this morning’s meeting. Prior to those discussions, Auditor Julie Fox will review the estimated property tax levy and the estimated impact of the circuit breaker.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Job Descriptions for Health Department Positions
The Marshall County Council members met in special session Thursday afternoon to approve job descriptions for two positions in the Health Department.
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