The Plymouth City auction was a success.
Park Superintendent Michael Hite was in the charge of the auction and reported to the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members on Monday night that almost everything was sold.
City of Plymouth Makes Plans for Holiday Parade
The staff at the mayor’s office is looking toward the holiday season and preparing for the annual tree lighting and parade.
Mayor Mark Senter presented the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members this week with a request to close streets for the holiday events.
Plymouth Business Granted Two Parking Passes for Patients
Those visiting a dentist’s office in downtown Plymouth may not incur a parking violation if procedures take longer than what the parking ordinance allows.
Two hour parking is allotted for patrons who visit downtown area businesses, but a letter signed by Dr. Louis Plumlee asked the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety if passes could be issued to his patients who may need to stay at his office for an extended period of time. The request mentioned that some root canals and other dental operations may take two or three hours, depending on the nature of the visit. Continue reading
Plymouth BOW Ratifies Bid
Plymouth Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt asked the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members Monday night to ratify a bid presented to them at the prior meeting for street and sidewalk work.
Plymouth City Attorney Sean Surrisi opened bids for the projects during the Oct. 11 meeting. Following the meeting Chris Marshall with the city engineer’s office reviewed them and the lowest bid provided by Walsh and Kelly was found to be within the specifications requested. Continue reading
Plymouth BOW, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety will meet tonight where Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson will present a change order for the Richter Road project. The change order should officially complete the project that includes better connectivity by looping the water connections from Baker Street down to Richter Road and then reconnecting at Jefferson and Warana. The board approved a request at the last meeting to hold a retainer of $6,230.25 upon the punchlist items and those items should now be complete.
Work Continues on Rees Theater
More masonry work will be conducted on the Rees Theater this week.
On behalf of the Wythougan Preservation Council and the Rees Theater committee, Randy Danielson asked the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety last week if the company could place barricades on the sidewalks on E. LaPorte Street in order to effectively complete the work. A dumpster may also be placed on the parking spaces on E. LaPorte Street if needed.
Police, Fire Department Receive Donation, Payment
Two monetary items were accepted for the Plymouth Fire Department and the Plymouth Police Department.
Fire Chief Rod Miller told the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety this week that the department received a check from Notre Dame for required medical services during practices in Culver. Miller said the check was in the amount of $3,080 and will be deposited in the gift fund.
Richter Road Water Main Extension Project Complete
The Richter Road water main extension project in Plymouth is done. Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson gave the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety an update on the project on Monday night.
“We have requested a substantial of completion letter. We are withholding retainer in the amount of $6,230.25 upon completion of their punchlist items which are fairly minor,” said Davidson.
Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety Approves Resolution
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety considered a resolution on Monday night pertaining to the ability to write off delinquent and uncollectible water, wastewater, garbage, and stormwater bills.
Board member Jeff Houin made a comment that City Attorney Sean Surrisi handles several small claims issues in court and he is working to collect what is owed to the city. The write-offs amount to just over $1,800.
Bids Opened for 2017 Fall Street and Sidewalk Projects
Plymouth City Attorney Sean Surrisi opened bids for the city’s fall street and sidewalk project list during Monday night’s Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.
There are about 30 individual projects that the city will be doing. Many will be done yet this year with others continuing in the spring of 2018.
Van Vactor Farms Looking to Amend Land Sale Proceeds Agreement
David Miller of Van Vactor Farms approached the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety Monday night to discuss an amendment to a land sale proceeds agreement.
Miller reminded the board members of the donation of 20 acres of land out in the techFarm area on Miller Drive and Pioneer Drive back in 2004. Miller stated that the donation of land was a partnership with the city to build a techFarm on the northwest side of town. The original agreement called for a split of proceeds between the Van Vactor Farms and the city as land is sold for development. According to the original agreement, the money split would be used to help development infrastructure and other projects at the techFarm.
Plymouth BOW/Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety will meet tonight where bids will be opened for the 2017 Fall street and sidewalk projects. Reports will also be given by the department heads. City Attorney Sean Surrisi will present a resolution that if approved would the board to write off delinquent and uncollectible water, wastewater, garbage and stormwater bills.
Cars and Coffee Coming Back for One Final Show in 2017, Weather Permitting
On Saturday, October 7th Cars and Coffee will be returning to the old Mobilgas filling station on Jefferson Street in Plymouth one final time from 9 a.m. until noon.
Owner of Coffee Lodge and Bakery, John Montgomery came before the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety asking for permission to have a temporary street closure for the second and last Cars and Coffee in September. You can also taste Brew Espresso Coffee who are providing yummy coffee at affordable price.However, after receiving such great feedback and requests for another, he came before the board once again during their meeting last Monday, asking for one final street closure. Continue reading
Water Main Extension Project Along State Road 17 Considered by Plymouth BOW
On Tuesday evening, Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson came before the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety with a request. He presented a proposal from Midwest Engineering Services that provided the design, bidding, construction and engineering plans and easement services for a water main extension project proposed along U.S. 17.
Davidson explained that recently there has been some interest in constructing an assisted living facility on a piece of property on the north side of SR 17. The piece of property was annexed several years ago and though a sewage system already exists in the area, Davidson said the main line will need to be extended approximately 900 feet from its current location. Continue reading
Mayor’s Youth Council of Plymouth Sees Fruition after Years of Planning
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety provided their support to a local group of students looking to impact the community in a positive way. The Mayor’s Youth Council presented their Adopt-a-Street Project to board members when they met Monday night.
According to the presenters, Vice President Nicole Keller and member Griffin Nate, the council has been trying for more than six years to establish the Adopt-a-Street Project and they now have a concrete proposal in place. The mission statement they provided stated that their main focus is to improve Plymouth for current and future generations by connecting local youth with local government. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety & Plymouth City Council Meetings Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety and the City Council meet tonight to discuss matters impacting the community. The Board of Public Works and Safety meeting will start first at 6 p.m.
Agenda items include a request from the utility superintendent about a water main extension at State Road 17 and W. Lake Avenue as well as an executive order from the city attorney regarding 408 Pierce Street.
Other requests consist of the Chamber of Commerce seeking permission to continue with downtown trick-or-treating this year and a temporary street closing by John Montgomery. The Mayor’s Youth Council will provide a request about the “Adopt a Street” project.
The City Council will convene at 6:30 p.m. or immediately following the adjournment of the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. Continue reading
Plymouth City Auction to be Held in October
The City of Plymouth will hold a surplus property auction in October.
Park Superintendent Michael Hite is in charge of the auction and told the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members last week that he contacted Sam Goble to assist in the auction on Oct. 18. Hite added that the sale will be held in the horse barn at the Jefferson School parking lot.
Safe Routes to School Project to begin in Plymouth Today
The Safe Routes to School project on Baker Street by the Plymouth schools.
New sidewalks, curbs and gutters will be installed to allow for a better walking path for students on their way to the schools. The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety previously approved a bid for just over $300,000 for the project. The city’s share of that is approximately $61,000.
City Engineer Rick Gaul and Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt are going to stress that the contractors from Northern Indiana Contractors stay off the street while they’re working or else they won’t get much done. They will be able to work off the side of the street. Gaul said rush hour traffic in the morning and afternoon may delay the project if the crews don’t heed the advice.
Plymouth BOW, City Council to Meet Tonight at Alternate Location
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety will open quotes for a crack seal project and discuss the final change order for the Plymouth-Goshen Trail water main extension project when they meet tonight. They will also approve a resolution regarding Halloween and designating surplus property for sale at auction. The members will also receive an update on the Fourway computer product tower equipment.
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety will meet at 6 p.m.
Renovation Causes Relocation of City Meetings
The renovation of the Plymouth City Building on Michigan Street is set to begin soon. Once the state approves the paperwork, environmental testing will start.
The renovation project will prompt the relocation of city meetings. The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety and the Plymouth City Council meetings will be held at the Plymouth Fire Department Training Classroom beginning Sept. 11. Those attending are asked to use the entrance on the south side of the Plymouth Fire Department building at 111 N. Center Street.
