The Marshall County Council members met in a special, emergency session Monday morning to grasp the numbers associated with repairing the county’s roads, bridges and culverts after the flood event.
Marshall County Council to Meet in Emergency Session Today
The Marshall County Council members will meet in emergency session this morning to discuss the financial status of the county highway funds to support the cost of flooding repair work.
During last week’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting, Highway Supervisor Jason Peters submitted a cost estimate of damage to the county’s roads, bridges and culverts, as well as labor, equipment and rental costs. That estimate is nearly $5.395 million.
Marshall County Commissioners Hear Part-Time Security Proposal
A security guard will always be on duty at the Marshall County Building.
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel told the Marshall County Commissioners this week that it was brought to his attention that county employees were without a security guard when he was recently on vacation. He said it made a difference to the peace of mind of the county workers.
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Reports Damage Estimates
The preliminary figures are in concerning the amount of flood damage sustained on Marshall County roads.
Marshall County Supervisor Jason Peters gave the cost estimates to the county commissioners on Monday morning.
Public Hearing Held on Proposed Cumulative Bridge Fund Increase
The Marshall County Commissioners opened up a public hearing Monday morning to hear opinions on their proposal to increase property taxes $.0524 per $100 of assessed valuation to reestablish the Cumulative Bridge Fund.
The rate is not at its maximum level, but the proposed increase would gather another $660,000 next year to help in the cost to repair the county’s bridges.
Marshall County Council Members Discuss Salary Ordinance Amendment
A salary ordinance amendment was discussed this week that would establish a part-time rate for a clerical position at the Marshall County Highway Department.
Marshall County Council Discusses Part-Time Code Enforcement Officer Position
The part-time code enforcement officer position will have to wait.
Marshall County Planning Commission President Stan Klotz presented the Marshall County Council members on Monday morning with the proposed job description for the position. The wages would be between $17.40 and $20.05 an hour based on a 15-hour work week.
Marshall County Still Seeks County Engineer
Marshall County officials are still looking to hire a county engineer.
Commissioner Kurt Garner asked the county council members Monday morning to reconsider the salary range offered for the county engineer’s position.
Marshall County Council Support Tax Increase in Bridge Fund
The Marshall County Council members are in support of an increase to the Cumulative Bridge Fund.
The proposed increase is for $.0524 cents per $100 assessed valuation. The average taxpayer would see an increase of $26.20. County officials are anticipating a deficit in that fund in 2019 which causes concern about funds to rebuild bridges for public safety.
Marshall County Council to Meet Today
The Marshall County Council will meet today where Commissioner Kurt Garner will discuss a rate increase in the Cumulative Bridge Fund.
The proposed increase is for $.0524 cents per $100 assessed valuation. The average taxpayer would see an increase of $26.20. County officials are anticipating a deficit in that fund in 2019 which causes concern about funds to rebuild bridges for public safety. A public hearing on the matter is set for Monday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m.
Marshall County 2018 Budget Approved
Marshall County officials will not need to make any cuts to this year’s budget.
Marshall County Auditor Julie Fox informed the county council members last week that she received the budget order from the state and there were no cuts to be made.
Marshall County Overdose Death Statistics Rising
The opioid crisis continues to be a concern in all communities including Marshall County.
Marshall County Health Administrator Christine Stinson told the Marshall County Council members last week that the number of overdose deaths in the county is alarming.
Marshall County Health Department Receives Grant
The Marshall County Health Department is the recipient of a $2,500 mini grant from the Indiana State Association of County and City Health Officials.
According to Marshall County Health Department Administrator Christine Stinson, the grant funds would be used as a voucher program to test known IV drug users for Hepatitis C as she feels that is a population that needs more health study.
Marshall County Highway Department Looking Closely at Overtime Budget
A lot of snow has fallen on holidays and the weekends this winter and officials are starting to watch funds in overtime budgets.
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters told the Marshall County Council members this week that he may ask for an additional appropriation later this year to cover the fund through paving season.
County Council Discusses Community Crossings Funding
The Community Crossings funding for the Beech Road project in Marshall County is now available. Highway Supervisor Jason Peters told the county council Monday morning that the state’s portion will be $216,060 with the county’s match of $87,712.05. The invoice hasn’t been submitted yet but the project is ready for payment.
County Council Considers Additional Appropriation for Fingerprinting Machine
The Marshall County Council members considered an additional appropriation for a fingerprinting machine for the probation department.
Commissioners Update County Council on County Engineer Search
The search continues for a county engineer.
The Marshall County Commissioners are looking for a candidate who is a licensed engineer who could help add expertise to the qualified staff already at the county highway. Commissioner Kurt Garner explained to the county council on Monday morning that they received three applications with two of the applicants possessing an engineer’s license. They offered a candidate with a license, 12 years of highway experience and the ability to assist the county with matrix technology to help the county’s focus on prioritizing maintenance on roads, but that candidate turned down an offer from the county. According to Commissioners Garner and Mike Delp, who even offered part of their salaries to add to the proposed pay rate, the candidate wasn’t sure he wanted to take the risk of having an divided council and commission vote on the position and the loss in pay.
Marshall County Council to Meet Today
The Marshall County Council members will meet today where Highway Superintendent Jason Peters will discuss a probationary waiver of pay and Community Crossings fund.
Marshall County Museum Director Linda Rippy will provide a quarterly report to the council and Sheriff Matt Hassel will discuss the commissary budget.
Marshall County Council Approves Rainy Day Fund Transfer
The Marshall County Council members approved a transfer of money to the Rainy Day Fund last week.
Auditor Julie Fox said the council is able to transfer 10 percent of the total of all county budgets from the General Fund to the Rainy Day Fund. She noted that the 2018 budget is just under $25 million and she felt comfortable with the transfer of an amount between $1 million and $1.5 million. Continue reading
Proposed Job Description for Part-Time Code Enforcement Officer Goes to Consultant
Marshall County Planning Commission President Stan Klotz was before the Marshall County Council members this week asking to have consultant Waggoner, Irwin and Scheele to put together a job description for a part-time code enforcement officer.
The company’s representatives would finalize the description and recommend a salary range for the position for approval by the county council. The planning commission members recently unanimously approved the proposal to the company for development.
