Plans for road maintenance in the City of Plymouth will be considered during tonight’s board of works meeting. Earlier this month, City Engineer Rick Gaul gave board members a preliminary version of a pavement asset management plan. Tonight, he’ll present the final plan for 2017, as well as a five-year plan.
Plymouth City Building Renovations to Proceed, Following Approval of Lease Agreement
The Plymouth City Building renovation is another step closer to getting underway. A lease agreement was approved this week by both the Plymouth Redevelopment Commission and a newly-organized Redevelopment Authority, according to Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver.
Saturday-Plymouth BOW Receives Update on Gator Purchase, Approves Truck Quote
The Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department has replaced a 15-year-old Gator utility vehicle for use at the park during the Blueberry Festival.
Fire Chief Rodney Miller applied for a grant in the fall through the Marshall County Community Foundation to obtain the new gator at a cost of $13,000. The department only recently took delivery of the vehicle. It is currently being equipped with emergency lights. Once that is complete, the fire department will release ownership of the gator to the city. Miller said he spoke with City Attorney Sean Surrisi about the transaction and it was thought that the paperwork already had the City of Plymouth as the owner of the vehicle.
Plymouth Sidewalk Replacement Requests Reviewed
Plymouth Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt is reviewing a list of sidewalk replacement requests to see if they fall within the city’s ADA transition plan.
He brought a preliminary list before the Plymouth Board of Works this week. One request for sidewalk replacement on Garro Street would only benefit one house and is a dead-end sidewalk. He did contact the homeowner and explained that the replacement project may be delayed as it doesn’t meet the immediate needs of the program.
Plymouth Board of Works Approves Truck Ban for Residential Area
The City of Plymouth is taking steps to keep semi trucks out of a residential area. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Approves Engineering Proposals for East Side Water, Storm Sewer Projects
The City of Plymouth is moving ahead with a couple projects that would improve water quality and reduce flooding on the city’s east side. The board of works voted Monday to allow Midwestern Engineers to proceed with the design process for the Candy Lane storm sewer project and the Richter Road water main extension. Continue reading
Mayor Senter to Deliver State of the City Address Tonight
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter will deliver his annual State of the City Address tonight. It will take place during the Plymouth Common Council regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Continue reading
Plymouth Officials Report Increasing Success in Collecting EMS Bills
The Plymouth Board of Works voted this week to declare some EMS bills from 2012 delinquent and uncollectible, but one member wondered if there’s more the city can do to collect outstanding bills in the future. Jeff Houin noted that some people need a bit more motivation than collection letters and phone calls, before they’ll pay their bills. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Updated on Street Projects
The Plymouth Board of Works got an update Monday on a few street projects taking place in the city. Continue reading
Additional Staff Member Approved for Plymouth Clerk-Treasurer’s Office
The Plymouth Common Council has approved the addition of another staff member for the clerk-treasurer’s office, while renewing calls for an in-depth review of all the city’s jobs. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Approves Vehicle Purchases
The City of Plymouth will be getting some new vehicles, following action by the board of works Monday. Board members approved the purchase of two police utility vehicles and a truck for the street department from Oliver Ford. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Discuss Vehicle Purchases
The Plymouth Board of Works will consider a few vehicle purchases tonight. The board is expected to award a quote for a truck for the street department, while quotes for police department vehicles will be opened. Continue reading
Plymouth Receives IPEP Grants for Equipment Purchases
The City of Plymouth hopes to improve its employees’ safety with a couple equipment purchases, with some help from the Indiana Public Employers’ Plan. Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson told the board of works Monday that the city received two IPEP grants. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Reorganizes, Ecker Appointed to Plan Commission
The City of Plymouth finalized some arrangements for the coming year Monday. Bill Walters took his seat on the Plymouth Common Council for the first time, while Duane Culp was sworn in to the board of works. Both replace Mike Delp, who resigned following his election to the Marshall County Board of Commissioners. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Reorganize, Set 2017 Meeting Schedule
The City of Plymouth will finish making some preparations for the year ahead, during tonight’s meetings. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Approves Bids for Fuel Supplies, Street Materials
The City of Plymouth will be paying a bit more for fuel supplies in 2017. On Tuesday, the board of works voted to ratify the city’s contract with North Central Co-op for $2.221 per gallon for diesel and $2.182 per gallon for gasoline, including taxes and fees. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Consider Appointments, Budget Items
The Plymouth Common Council continues its preparations for 2017. During tonight’s meeting, council members are expected to make appointments to the Plymouth Redevelopment Commission and the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation Board. Mayor Mark Senter will also announce his appointments for several committees. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Receives Updates on Water, Sewer Projects, Parking Lot Repair
Work is wrapping up on Plymouth’s Boys & Girls Club Sanitary Sewer Relocation project. It paves the way for the replacement of much of the Boys & Girls Club facility with a new, larger one. Continue reading
Plymouth Officials to Research Potential Trash Can Ordinance
The City of Plymouth may soon be asking residents to move garbage cans away from the street, once trash has been collected. Continue reading
Developer Asks Plymouth to Reduce Its Share of Tech Farm Land Sale Proceeds
The Plymouth Board of Works is open to negotiating its share of the sale price of a land development. Continue reading
