The Marshall County Council members reviewed a resolution Monday morning that would transfer $2 million from the county’s General Fund to the Rainy Day Fund.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Discusses Transfer to Rainy Day Fund
Marshall County Council Approves Additional Appropriation for Jail Program Director
The Marshall County Council members approved an additional appropriation Monday morning to pay the rest of the year’s salary for the jail program director by a vote of 5-1-1.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Considers Resolution for Bremen Public Library Bond for Renovation Project
Bremen community members, Bremen Public Library patrons, library board members, and town representatives from Bremen filled the Marshall County Council meeting room Monday morning to deliver opinions on the proposed Bremen Public Library renovation project during a public hearing scheduled on the matter.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Considers Joint Resolution of Support Regarding Special LIT Funds
The Marshall County Council members considered support toward a joint resolution with the Marshall County Commissioners last week that would direct use of the Special Local Income Tax (LIT) Funds.
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 Highway Superintendent Discusses Additional Projects with County
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters asked the Marshall County Council members for their support in doing some extra projects with appropriated money.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Asks for Clarification Concerning Leased County Vehicles
The Marshall County Council members reviewed vehicle purchase requests Monday morning which led to confusion on what vehicles the county is buying, and what vehicles the county is leasing through Enterprise.
Continue readingMarshall County Postpones Jail Ordinance Readings, Asks for More Input
The Marshall County Council would like to hear a recommendation from a committee who’s consulted with more of the players within the justice system in the county before deciding on a possible jail expansion.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Looks at Potential Operating Costs for Proposed Jail Expansion
With all of the discussions being held on how much a proposed jail expansion would cost, Marshall County Council members are analyzing preliminary figures on the operation of the jail pod once it’s built.
Continue readingHighway Superintendent Discusses Community Crossings Project Funding with County Council
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters asked the county council for support for the proposed Community Crossings Matching Grant Program project for this year.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Votes on Ordinances Pertaining to Jail Expansion Project
More discussion was held by the Marshall County Council Monday morning concerning two ordinances that coincide with the jail expansion project.
Continue readingMarshall County Council, Commissioners to hold Jail Information Meeting
Concerns voiced about the proposed jail expansion project during Monday’s Marshall County Council meeting prompted officials to support the scheduling of a public information session.
Continue readingEmployee Raises Pay Concerns to Marshall County Council
A Marshall County Community Corrections employee went before the county council members Wednesday morning to bring up an issue with pay for employees within that organization.
Continue readingDLGF Decision on Cumulative Bridge Fund Still Pending
The Department of Local Government Finance has not produced a decision concerning Marshall County’s increase in the Cumulative Bridge Fund. The commissioners adopted a resolution in March that increases the fund $.0524 per $100 of assessed valuation to make sure that fund is solvent in order to make necessary repairs to the county’s bridges for public safety.
No Word Yet on DLGF Decision on Cumulative Bridge Fund Increase
Officials with the Department of Local Government Finance have not yet returned a decision on a Marshall County ordinance that increases the Cumulative Bridge Fund by $.0524 per $100 of assessed valuation. County officials are attempting to avoid a serious deficit in that fund next year to ensure there is enough money to fund repairs to the county’s bridges for public safety.
