The Plymouth Common Council will start the process of raising sewer rates tonight. A sewer rate ordinance will be presented for first reading. Accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates has recommended a 17-percent increase to fund upgrades to the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, while continuing to cover day-to-day operations and existing debt payments. Continue reading
Plymouth Declares Support for Local Road Funding Options
The Plymouth Common Council has come out in favor of additional taxes in Marshall County to support road improvements and economic development. During a special session last week, the council passed a resolution supporting the adoption of a Local Option Highway User Tax (LOHUT) and a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT). Continue reading
Plymouth Appropriates Funds for Blueberry Festival Fireworks Upgrades
Fireworks at the Marshall County Blueberry Festival were again up for discussion during Wednesday’s special session of the Plymouth Common Council. Last month, the Common Council voted to give the festival an additional $25,000 for this year’s fireworks, after festival organizers asked the city to fund the upgrades in recognition of the Blueberry Festival’s 50th anniversary. On Wednesday, council members formally decided to take that $25,000 out of the city’s General Fund. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves Additional Tennis Court Funding
Centennial Park is one step closer to getting new tennis courts, after the Plymouth Common Council voted Wednesday to contribute an additional $329,000 in city funding for the project. That money, appropriated out of the city’s Cumulative Capital Development and Cumulative Capital Improvement funds, is in addition to the $750,000 the city has already pledged. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Discuss Road Funding, Additional Appropriations
The Plymouth Common Council will meet in special session this evening to consider some additional appropriations, following a public hearing. The resolutions under consideration involve the city’s General Fund, as well as its Cumulative Capital Improvement and Cumulative Capital Development Funds. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Get Update on Safe Routes to School Project
The Plymouth Board of Works will get an update on the city’s Safe Routes to School project when it meets this evening. During the previous meeting, City Engineer Rick Gaul told board members that preliminary engineering is underway. Now, he’s negotiating contracts for the actual construction work. Continue reading
Plymouth May Consider Removing Fluoride from Drinking Water
The City of Plymouth may be the next community to consider removing fluoride from its drinking water. Last week, the owner of a local naturopathic health business raised the issue with the city’s Board of Works. You can navigate here to know more about it. Joyce Maxwell-Downs told the board that although the chemical is added to improve dental health, it may also cause some health risks that people may not realize. Continue reading
Plymouth to Chip In $25,000 for Blueberry Festival Fireworks
The Marshall County Blueberry Festival will have a larger fireworks display this year, thanks to the City of Plymouth. Members of the Plymouth Common Council Monday voted to give the festival $25,000 for upgrades to this year’s fireworks. That’s in addition to the $39,000 already budgeted for fireworks by the festival’s organizers. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Award Quote for Police Vehicles
The Plymouth Board of Works will award a quote for new police department vehicles when it meets this evening. Board members are also expected to receive an update on possible ways to improve some of the rough railroad crossings in the city. Continue reading
City of Plymouth Creates Retiring Firefighter Perks During Ordinance Changes
The Plymouth Common Council has decided to move forward with an ordinance that may be to the benefit of retiring fire and EMS personnel.
State of the City Address Scheduled Tonight
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter will give his annual state of the city address this evening. It will take place during the common council meeting, which will begin at either 6:30 p.m. or immediately following the 6 p.m. board of works meeting. If you’re not able to attend, MAX 98.3 FM will share the address in its entirety on Sunday’s Maximum Impact public affairs show. Continue reading
Plymouth Business Owners Promote City with Video
The City of Plymouth is getting some promotional help, thanks to a video unveiled late last week. “Positively Plymouth” was commissioned by local business owners Randy and Eleanor Danielson. Continue reading
Plymouth Moves Forward with Fire Department Helmet and Boot Purchase Ordinance
The City of Plymouth is moving ahead with efforts to allow retiring firefighters and paramedics to keep their helmets and boots. An ordinance giving fire department employees the chance to purchase their helmets and boots for a dollar was presented for first reading during Monday’s Common Council meeting. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Consider Wastewater Contractor Recommendation
The Plymouth Board of Works will soon choose a contractor for its Wastewater Treatment Plan improvement project. Utility superintendent Donnie Davidson is expected to recommend a company to do the construction work during tonight’s Board of Works meeting. He and two of the board members reviewed qualifications from four potential contractors. Continue reading
Plymouth Ordinances Updated to Reflect Expanded Council
Starting this year, the City of Plymouth has a seven-member Common Council, and now the city’s Code of Ordinances has been updated to reflect that. The council unanimously approved the amendment to the ordinances on second and third readings Monday. Continue reading
Plymouth May Allow Retiring Firefighters and Paramedics to Keep Helmets and Boots
The City of Plymouth may soon consider a policy to allow retiring firefighters and paramedics to keep their helmets and boots. During Monday’s meeting, Common Council member Gary Cook requested the city create an official policy to give firefighters and paramedics the opportunity to purchase their helmets and boots for a dollar. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Open Wastewater Plant Construction Proposals
The Plymouth Board of Works will be opening proposals tonight from construction contractors for its Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project. The city has decided to use a Guaranteed Savings Contract for the project, which allows the city to choose a contractor based on qualifications, rather than who puts in the lowest bid. Continue reading
Plymouth to Study City Hall Upgrades
The City of Plymouth may soon be looking at an upgrade for its offices. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Expands, Reorganizes
The Plymouth Common Council looked a bit different when it met for the first time in 2016. Continue reading
Plymouth Council and Board of Works to Reorganize
Three new members of the Plymouth Common Council will be taking their seats for the first time during tonight’s meeting. These are Shiloh Fonseca, Gary Cook, and Jeff Houin. Continue reading
