Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel went before the Marshall County Council Monday morning to request a raise in wages for Lake Maxinkuckee patrol officers.
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Marshall County Council Considers Additional Appropriation for Plymouth Public Library Project
The Marshall County Council members were presented with an additional appropriation request Monday morning for a renovation project at the Plymouth Public Library.
Continue readingMarshall County Government Leaders to Meet with State Legislators on LIT Funding
Marshall County Commissioner Stan Klotz and Marshall County Council members Jesse Bohannon, Tim Harman and Jim Masterson will be meeting with State Representative Jack Jordan and State Senator Ryan Mishler to discuss LIT funding.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Prepares for Budget Season
Marshall County Council Discusses Highway Department Funding Shortfalls
The Marshall County Council members discussed a funding shortfall for highway department projects already on the schedule for this year.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Meet Today
The Marshall County Council members will consider a request from Highway Superintendent Jason Peters this morning concerning additional funding needed for Community Crossings Matching Grant program projects and additional paving projects. An increase in costs has created a need for more funding.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Superintendent Seeks $1.2 Million in Extra Funding for Community Crossings, Additional Paving Projects
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters asked the Marshall County Commissioners for support in appropriating additional funding for extra costs for Community Crossings Matching Grant projects and additional paving projects.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Holds Work Session Concerning Employee Pay
The Marshall County Council members held a work session Monday morning to discuss wages and benefits with department heads.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Reviews Salary Ordinance for Court Security
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel presented a salary ordinance amendment to the Marshall County Council members Monday morning.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Health Department Grant Request
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County Council approved Marshall County Health Department (MCHD) Public Health Nurse Sandy Dunfee’s request to apply for the second part of the Schools Reopening Grant in the amount of $110,000.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Discusses American Rescue Plan Act Additional Appropriation
The Marshall County Council members were presented with an additional appropriation request Monday morning for the county’s American Rescue Plan.
The county is expected to receive $8.9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds and half of that has already been sent to the county.
Marshall County Council Discusses Employee Wages, Work Session Scheduled
The Marshall County Council members spent time Monday morning to discuss the state of wages for employees who work for Marshall County government, especially in these economic times.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Meet Today
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters will be talking with the Marshall County Council this morning about wages.
Continue readingMCEDC and WorkOne Partner for Workforce Development
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
MARSHALL COUNTY — Laura Walls, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Marshall County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) updated the County Council on workforce development during the regular meeting in May. She brought with her Lorna Shively, Business Consultant for Fulton, Kosciusko, and Marshall County WorkOne to present the February 2022 Labor Market Review to shed light on some of the challenges facing employers to find employees.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Grant Requests and Hears Quarterly Updates
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Group Staff Writer
MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County Council approved the grant application request made by the Marshall County Health Department (MCHD) for the Immunizations and Vaccines for Children COVID-19 Supplemental Grant. MCHD Public Health Nurse Sandy Dunfee confirmed that all vaccines must have parental consent.
Continue readingMarshall County Missed Window for Refinancing Jail Bonds, Council has No Desire to Pay off Bonds until LIT is Extended
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Attorney James Clevenger and Marshall County Commissioner Kevin Overmyer updated the County Council during Monday’s meeting that the window has been missed for refinancing the jail bonds. The Council confirmed that they do not want to pay off the jail bonds until the General Assembly extends the Special Local Income Tax (LIT) at a rate of .15, .2, or .25 to ensure adequate financial support of jail operations.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Tables ARP Plan to Return to Commissioners, Public Input on Roads, Health and Wellness
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
The Marshall County Council tabled the $7,900,000 American Rescue Plan (ARP) budget previously approved by the Marshall County Commissioners 3-0; Kevin Overmyer, Stan Klotz, and Michael Burroughs. The council wants the commissioners to review and clarify their plan before sending it back to the council for approval.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Meet Today
The Marshall County Council members will meet today where they will hear from Sheriff Matt Hassel and IT Director Michael Marshall about the Dispatch Center computers and storage.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Discusses Courthouse Security with Marshall County Council
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel told the Marshall County Council members last week that he is reevaluating the courthouse security staff since the opening of the fourth court and since COVID restrictions have been lifted.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Gives Support toward Purchase of Highway Equipment with ARPA Funds
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters presented a request to the Marshall County Council members Monday morning concerning the purchase of highway equipment.
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