Plymouth Board of Works Updated on Water Tower Repainting, Building Permit Software Change

Upcoming work at Plymouth’s north water tower was discussed during last week’s board of works meeting.

Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson reported that Dixon Engineering has completed specifications for repainting the water tower, according to Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver, and board members agreed to let him proceed with advertising for contractors.

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Marshall County Courts to Bring Statewide Information

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner
Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner

Marshall County will be deploying a statewide case management system for its courts next year.

The county currently uses “CSI.” Officials from the county say the software has worked well, and they’ve been offered quality customer support. The state of Indiana, however, has made a push to put case management for their courts on a statewide system. The new system is called “Odyssey.”
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Expensive Assessment Software Brings Productivity, Dependability

The software isn’t in use just yet, but a few area counties have spent nearly $200-thousand to better assess real estate and personal property values.

“XSoft” software is currently used by 43 Indiana counties as well as the state Department of Local Government Finance. Marshall County gave approval to use the software in May hoping the new platform will streamline productivity.
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