Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter and other city elected officials will be sworn in later today. Marshall County Clerk Deb Vandermark will administer the oath to the mayor, clerk-treasurer, council members and city attorney at 1 p.m. in the city council chambers. Continue reading
Plymouth Prepares for 2016
The City of Plymouth made some preparations for the new year during Monday’s Common Council meeting. The council approved the 2016 fee schedule for the Department of Parks and Recreation on second and third readings. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves WestRock Tax Abatement Request
A Plymouth factory has gotten its tax abatement request approved by the city. The Common Council Monday approved a seven-year personal property tax abatement for WestRock. The company’s planning to make $5.2 million in equipment upgrades at its Plymouth facility. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves Fire Department Schedule Change
The Plymouth Common Council has approved an ordinance changing the Fire Department’s work schedule. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Hold Tax Abatement Hearing, Decide on Fire Department Schedule Changes
The Plymouth Common Council will hear comments from the public this evening regarding a tax abatement for the WestRock factory. WestRock is planning a $5.2 million upgrade at its Plymouth facility, which manufactures packaging used at fast food restaurants. Continue reading
Plymouth Renews Agreements with Service Providers
The City of Plymouth has renewed some of its agreements with service providers for the new year. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Considers Fire Department Schedule Changes
Emergency responders in Plymouth could see a change in their work schedules in the new year. The Plymouth Common Council is considering an amendment to next year’s salary ordinance that would give Fire Department employees more consecutive days off. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Moves Ahead with Tax Abatement Request
A Plymouth industry is one step closer to getting a tax abatement from the city. The Plymouth Common Council Monday unanimously passed a resolution creating an Economic Revitalization Area for the WestRock factory. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Discuss Salary Ordinances
Salary ordinances will be on the agenda when the Plymouth Common Council meets this evening.
Second and third readings will be held for an amendment to the 2016 salary ordinance to address the fire department’s work schedule, while an ordinance fixing salaries for Plymouth elected officials in 2016 will be brought to a first reading. Continue reading
Water Treatment Plant Update on Tonight’s Plymouth Agenda
The Plymouth Board of Works will get an update on the status of repairs at the Ledyard Water Treatment Plant when they meet this evening. Utility Superintendent Donnie Davison will present substantial completion reports on Phases II and III of improvements to the plant. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves Grant for Building Improvements
The Plymouth Common Council approved a grant request Monday to help a local building owner make some improvements. Continue reading
Plymouth Common Council to Establish Grant Fund
The Plymouth Common Council will consider establishment of a dedicated fund for proceeds from a state grant when they meet this evening. The DNR recently awarded a $50,000 Lake and River Enhancement grant for Yellow River improvements. Continue reading
Plymouth to Realize Insurance Savings
The City of Plymouth will save money on employee health insurance premiums in the coming year. Council members had budgeted for a 30-percent increase but will actually save 7-percent. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Discuss Grant Application Tonight
The Plymouth Common Council will consider a grant application request when they meet this evening. Continue reading
Plymouth Moves Ahead with Greenway Projects
The Plymouth Park and Recreation Department is moving ahead with efforts to repair and extend the Greenway Trail. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Adopts 2016 Budget
The Plymouth Common Council unanimously approved the 2016 budget during last night’s meeting. The budget calls for more than $12.5 million in spending. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Consider Budget Tonight
The Plymouth Common Council is set to formally adopt the 2016 budget when they meet tonight. The proposed spending plan is $12.5 million. Visit http://www.budgetnotices.in.gov/ReportMaster.aspx?uid=2464&yr=2016&mode=ALL to view the budget proposal submitted to the state Department of Local Government Finance. Continue reading
Favorable Comments Offered During City Budget Hearing
Comments offered during Monday’s City of Plymouth pre-budget adoption hearing were all favorable. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Adds Teeth to Parking Enforcement
Repeat City of Plymouth parking ordinance violators will now be subject to hefty fines and possible vehicle impoundment. The common council last night passed an ordinance on second and third reading to increase the fine for a third offense in 30 days or less from $50 to $100. Continue reading
Plymouth Budget Hearing Scheduled Tonight
The Plymouth Common Council will conduct a pre-adoption hearing for the 2016 budget when they meet this evening. Their session will begin at 6:30 or immediately following the conclusion of the city board of works meeting, which starts at 6 p.m. Continue reading
