Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel presented a salary ordinance amendment to the Marshall County Council members Monday morning.
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Marshall County Council Approves Health Department Grant Request
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Continue readingBaker Tilly Presents Jail Refunding Bond Information to Marshall County Council
Heidi Amspaugh from Baker Tilly presented information to the Marshall County Council Monday morning concerning the potential refunding of the 2014 bonds for the Marshall County Jail.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Discusses American Rescue Plan Act Funding
The Marshall County Council was presented with a joint resolution with the commissioners Monday morning that that would put a plan into place to spend $8.9 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Meet Today
The Marshall County Council members will meet today where they will consider a joint resolution concerning a plan for American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Hear Attorney Report, ACLU Lawsuit Dismissal Signed and Notice Prepared
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MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger updated the Marshall County Commissioners this week that the dismissal paperwork for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) lawsuit has been signed and notices have been prepared. That paperwork is still in a waiting period before it can be submitted to the judge for final approval of the dismissal agreement.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Considers Change to Clerical Pay in Salary Ordinance
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The Marshall County Council reviewed a request from Marshall County Coroner John Grolich concerning starting pay for a clerical worker.
Continue readingPlan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals Presents 2021 Report to Council
Marshall County Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals Director Ty Adley
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Director of Marshall County Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals Ty Adley presented the Annual Report for 2021 to the Marshall County Council during the regular March meeting.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Grant Requests for Health Department
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MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County Council approved requests by Marshall County Health Department (MCHD) Administrator Faith Freed to apply for two grants.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Votes on Joint Resolution that Contains Petition for Regional Sewer District Formation
The Marshall County Council members considered a joint resolution Monday morning that contained a petition for the formation of a Regional Sewer District. The Marshall County Commissioners approved a similar resolution during their meeting last week.
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