The Marshall County Council members will meet today where Health Administrator Christine Stinson will discuss the introduction of a task force to determine the feasibility of a county sewer district.
Marshall County Council Agrees to Staff Changes in Buildings and Grounds Department
The Marshall County Council has agreed to a personnel change for the Buildings and Grounds Department. “Jim Morgan just retired, and he was a maintenance/custodian,” Supervisor Doug Masterson told council members last week. “He would clean in the morning, maintenance in the afternoon. What we would like to do . . . we want to take Jim’s position and just make it a cleaner, so we can have it over here in [the Marshall County] building.”
New Member Sought for Culver-Union Township Public Library Board
The Culver-Union Township Public Library Board is looking for a new member. The Marshall County Council accepted Bill Cleavenger’s resignation Monday. Bill Githens abstained from voting since he’s also a member of the library board.
Marshall County Council Continues Working on 2019 Budget Proposal
Lower state funding distributions are causing challenges for the Marshall County Council, as it works on its 2019 budget. Council members found themselves trying to cut about $1.3 million from the highway department’s budget proposal Monday.
Marshall County Council Finalizes Pay Raise for Highway Supervisor
The Marshall County Council has put the finishing touches on a pay raise for Highway Supervisor Jason Peters. Last month, council members voted to raise his salary to just over $57,000, retroactive to January 1.
Marshall County Council Signs Off on Community Crossings Application
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he Marshall County Council agreed Monday to let the Highway Department proceed with this year’s Community Crossings grant application.
Marshall County Council to Discuss Salary Ordinance Amendments, 2019 Budget
The Marshall County Council will continue discussing the county’s 2019 budget today. A public hearing on the budget proposal is scheduled for this morning’s meeting.
Marshall County Commissioners Support Body Scanner Purchase
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is one step closer to getting a body scanner.
Marshall County Council Discusses Community Corrections Salary Ordinance
The Marshall County Council discussed the Marshall County Community Corrections salary ordinance.
Marshall County Plan Director Presents Budget Requests to County Council
The Marshall County Council received information from newly installed Plan Director Ty Adley about some requests for the 2019 budget.
Marshall County Sheriff Addresses County Council on Jail Population
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel presented jail statistics to the county council members this week. It was identical to the report given to the county commissioners last week.
County Council Discusses Additional Appropriation for Highway Department
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters asked the county council members for an additional appropriation for $300,000 to help finish the road program this year.
Highway Supervisor Pay Discussed by County Council
The Marshall County Council members approved a new salary for Highway Supervisor Jason Peters.
Marshall County Council to Meet Today
The Marshall County Council members will meet in regular session today.
Marshall County Commissioners Approve Pre-Pay for Security Upgrades
The Marshall County Commissioners approved a request to pre-pay Shade Master Tint in order to get security upgrades started at the Marshall County Building and the Courthouse Annex.
Marshall County Council to Hold Work Session, Budget Discussion
The Marshall County Council members will be discussing the budget in a meeting on Aug. 21 where department heads will go over line items and budget needs for 2019.
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.
Marshall County Building Commissioner Delivers ISO Report
Marshall County Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt gave the county council members an update on the recent report issued by the Insurance Service Office.
Marshall County Safety Committee to Install Window Film at County Building and Annex
The Marshall County Safety Committee is moving forward with purchasing protective film on all of the windows in the Marshall County Building and the Annex.
Marshall County Council Approves Grant Application for Preparedness Coordinator
Marshall County Health Administrator Christine Stinson will be applying for a grant to pay for the part-time salary for the emergency preparedness coordinator.
