The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety heard an update from Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt and approved a Speed Hump on Baker St.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Public Works and Safety Hears Update, Approves Baker St. Speed Hump
Plymouth Street Department to Purchase Bucket Truck
The Plymouth Street Department will be replacing its current bucket truck with a newer model.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Approves Use of Flood Cleanup Money for Loader Repairs
The Plymouth City Council has agreed to use money set aside for flood cleanup to repair some of the city’s equipment. Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver told council members last week that the Street Department had problems with both of its loaders in the past year. The total repair bill came in around $24,000, according to Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt, which is more than what was budgeted.
Continue readingPlymouth City Officials Looking into Malfunctioning Stoplight
Plymouth Street Department officials are attempting to get to the bottom of the malfunctioning stoplight at Jefferson and Michigan Street (State Road 17).
Plymouth City Council Approves Donation for Long-Term Flood Recovery Committee
Plymouth City Councilman Jeff Houin spoke on behalf of the Long-Term Flood Recovery Committee during last Monday’s city council meeting.
According to City Attorney Sean Surrisi, Houin stated that after private insurance and FEMA funds are applied to relief efforts, there is still an additional $450,000 that is needed to help cover repair costs. During the meeting, Houin requested a $25,000 donation to assist with long-term efforts. Continue reading
Flood Clean-up Efforts Continue in Plymouth
Clean-up efforts from the recent flood event in Plymouth are ongoing.
Plymouth Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt told the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members on Monday that the department hauled in 42 loads of sand, or 434 tons, for sandbags in preparation efforts. The cost to the city was $3,414.02.
Debris Collection Underway in Plymouth
The Plymouth Street Department is working to help residents remove debris from the recent flood event. The collection effort will continue through the month of March.
It is encouraged to separate any unwanted debris on the curb in front of the residence or business. Separate electronics into its own pile as well as appliances and furnaces, tires, and sandbags. Drywall, carpet, wood and furniture needs to be in their own single pile.
Plymouth Street Department to Update Lighting
The Plymouth Street Department’s main building and cold storage will get a lighting upgrade.
Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt told the Plymouth City Council members last week that they are no longer able to find the fluorescent bulbs for the building at a reasonable rate. A light survey was done by the members of the company who completed other lighting projects for other city buildings. It was determined that the fixtures to accommodate LED lighting would cost nearly $30,000. The street department crew will install the fixtures.
State Road 17 Project on Schedule
The State Road 17 resurfacing project in Marshall County is on schedule.
According to INDOT Media Relations Director Doug Moats, the project manager indicates that side street approaches will be done by the end of the day today and all main line paving in Plymouth city limits is complete.
The surface paving project south of Plymouth will resume on Monday, June 19 and will be complete by Friday, June 23.
Parking space striping will soon be done by the Plymouth Street Department.
Plymouth Board of Works to Finalize Project Bids
The Plymouth Board of Works will consider awarding bids for various projects when it meets this evening. These include an extension of the Plymouth-Goshen Trail water main, sanitary sewer improvements, and the purchase of a loader for the Street Department. Continue reading
Restrictions Start Today for Plymouth Street Sealing
The City of Plymouth will be sealing streets over the next few days, weather permitting. Starting today and continuing through tomorrow they will be working on South Michigan Street between the Yellow River and Oakhill Ave. Continue reading
Plymouth Officials Remind Residents of Yard Waste Restrictions
The City of Plymouth will pick up grass clippings and a branch or two from residential yards but will not haul off waste from professional contractors. Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt says doing so costs the city too much money. He adds it’s still a perennial fight with some property owners. Marquardt told the board of works this week a resident asked him why the city cut down a chipped a tree two blocks from her house but couldn’t do hers. He explained the tree the street department cleared was owned by the city. Continue reading
