There is no new information on how much water and sewer rates will increase for residents in Bremen.
Culver School Board Hires Outside Help for Potential Referendum
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is gearing up for a possible operating referendum this November. The school board decided Monday to hire some outside help with the process.
Culver School Board to Consider Agreements for Help with Possible Referendum
The Culver School Board will continue preparing for a possible operational referendum tonight. Agreements with accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates and law firm Ice Miller to help with the referendum process will be up for approval. An operational referendum is designed to help a school corporation supplement its General Fund, which pays for things like teacher salaries.
Culver School Board Explores Referendum Possibility During Study Session
The Culver School Board is gathering information about a potential operational referendum. During a study session Monday, board members learned about the referendum process from representatives from accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates and law firm Ice Miller.
Bremen Town Council Discusses Rates for Water and Wastewater Utilities
A representative from Umbaugh and Associates reviewed water and wastewater rates with the Bremen Town Council members this week.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said the council may need to make a decision about rates soon.
Bremen Town Council Signs Contracts for Projects
The Bremen Town Council members took action Monday night to approve two contracts with Umbaugh and Associates for upcoming utility projects.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said one contract is for storm water utilities and the other contract will be for a study of utilities for a proposed annexation project north of town.
Plymouth School Board Approves Resolutions for Lincoln Junior High Project
The Plymouth School Board continues making preparations for the Lincoln Junior High School building project.
Plymouth City Council Holds Public Hearing on Wheel Tax, Excise Surtax
The Plymouth City Council discussed implementing a wheel tax and excise surtax during their meeting Monday night.
A public hearing was held where Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver clarified that the wheel tax money can be used for the construction and rehabilitation of roads and streets. It was suggested that implementing a wheel tax could take some relief off of other line items in the budget to help with other General Fund needs. She provided a list of roads that she traveled that could use a facelift. Continue reading
Plymouth City Council Plans Wheel Tax Public Hearing
The Plymouth City Council members will gather public comments on a proposal to impose a wheel tax to help bridge a budget gap in 2018 and beyond.
Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver explained that the bond rating for the 2017 lease rental bonds was an A+, but Standard and Poor noted that the city’s decision to increase public safety salaries with reserves money this year will put the city’s budget in a $500,000 gap for 2018.
To remedy this, it was the Standard and Poor’s recommendation to raise new revenue.
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.
Argos Water and Sewer Rates to Increase
Water and sewer rates will increase for the next five years in the Town of Argos.
The Argos Town Council gathered information in a recent water study and sewer study conducted by Umbaugh and Associates. Figures were given on how much the town should be charging for each utility opposed to what they are currently charging.
Plymouth Council Approves Updated Umbaugh Agreement
The City of Plymouth will soon be paying more for utility reports. The common council approved an updated agreement with accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates this week. 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
Culver-Union Township Public Library to Issue Bonds for Facility Upgrades
The Culver-Union Township Public Library hopes to make some facility upgrades, while refinancing some of its debt. Continue reading
Sewer Rates, Road Disbursement on the Docket for Plymouth Common Council
The Plymouth Common Council will consider an increase in the community’s sewer rates when they meet this evening.
A financial analysis was conducted by financial firm Umbaugh and Associates to understand how the current sewer rates are satisfying the City’s utility needs. The company recommended a 17-percent increase in the cost to consumers.
Plymouth to Take First Steps Toward Sewer Rate Increase
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 Sewer Rate Hike Recommended
Sewer rates may soon be going up for Plymouth residents. During Monday’s Board of Works meeting, John Julien with accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates presented a 23-page financial analysis of the city’s Wastewater Department. Continue reading
Negotiations Continue Over Wastewater Plant Construction
Plymouth’s Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project continues to move ahead. Continue reading
Jail Bond Refinancing to Save Marshall County over $630,000
The Marshall County Commissioners received some good news this week.
County Attorney Jim Clevenger told the board members that the prospective sale of the jail bonds to refinance the previous bonds went really well. Lower rates and hard work by Umbaugh and Associates and County Auditor Penny Lukenbill helped save the county $639,000.
Clevenger reminded the commissioners that they weren’t going to go through with refinancing unless the county realized a savings of at least $350,000.
