Some local officials will continue to be able to attend government meetings virtually. Virtual meetings first became allowed in Indiana last year during the health emergency. House Bill 1437 made that option permanent, if the governing body adopts a written policy allowing it.
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An agreement between the Town of Culver and the Culver Academies concerning the third phase of the Lake Max Trail will undergo more work before it is presented to both entities for signature.
Continue readingCulver Town Manager Ginny Munroe asked the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning for right-of way access for the third phase of the Lake Max Trail.
Continue readingMembers of the Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) and Indiana Association of County Commissioners (IACC) are opposed to House Bill 1381, while leaders in nearly 60 counties in the state have filed resolutions opposed to House Bill 1381.
Continue readingThe Culver Town Council members were presented with an intergovernmental agreement with Marshall County last week concerning the former City Tavern building at 415 Lake Shore Drive.
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Government officials in Starke, Pulaski and Marshall Counties discussed President Donald Trump’s option of deferring payroll taxes for county employees, but they all decided to opt out of the deferral option.
Continue readingAbout 50 residents and officials attended a Department Natural Resources hearing on Tuesday afternoon concerning a petition to establish an East Shore Conservancy District.
Continue readingA petition hearing concerning the establishment of an East Shore Conservancy District in Culver is planned for Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Continue readingThe Marshall County Commissioners recently approved a resolution that would transfer the ownership of an area of West Jefferson Street, formerly known as 17C Road in the county’s road system, to the Culver Town Council, but Culver Town personal injury attorney costs in Orange County – Jim Clevenger found there’s more to the process than expected.
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The Marshall County Commissioners considered a resolution last week that would transfer the ownership of parcels so the Culver Town Council members can complete the annexation of parcels west of the town limits north of West Jefferson Street.
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The Marshall County Commissioners reviewed a resolution Monday morning that allows for the sale of equipment to the Starke County Highway Department.
Two pieces of equipment from the Marshall County Highway Department will be added to the fleet at the Starke County Highway Department.
The Culver Town Council members are looking for a Republican candidate to fill an unexpired term on the Culver Planning Commission.
The Starke County Commissioners made their appointments to the newly-formed Koontz Lake Conservancy District.
The Culver Town Council members reviewed an interlocal agreement between the town, Marshall County and Marshall County Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt.
It was the same document presented to the county commissioners last week for approval. Town Manager Jonathan Leist explained then that the agreement allows DeWitt to assist Culver with needs during county business hours on an annual basis. The fee was increased to $3,000 to bring it in line with the same services to the Town of Argos.
The Culver Town Council members held the first reading of an ordinance that would annex 71 acres of property into the town.
The five contiguous parcels include 17664 State Road 17 and 19456 State Road 10 owned by Thomas Beste. The annexation is for the purpose of a planned unit development (PUD).
The Culver Town Council will hold public hearings on several zoning changes recently approved by the Culver Planning Commission.
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Starke County EMS officials approached the Starke County Council members Monday night to request a transfer of funds to cover ambulance repair costs.
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary informed the board that an inactive rotation roster for primary and backup ambulances as led to a large amount of breakdowns recently. The costs for repairs have gotten to the point that funds have gone into the red with constant work being done.
There are five ambulances on the fleet: three primary and two backup.
The Culver Town Council will meet tonight. Town Manager Jonathan Leist will present his report which will include an update on the Stellar Communities Designation Program grant.
Council President Ginny Bess Munroe appeared before the Marshall County Commissioners last week where the county governing body agreed to support the town’s quest in becoming a stellar community. Munroe said the Town of Culver was looking to show a united front with the county to include in their finalist packet due by Aug. 25.
The Marshall County Commissioners approved an in-kind contribution to assist the Town of Culver in a quest to become a stellar community.
Culver Town Council President Ginny Bess Munroe explained to the commissioners that other Stellar Communities Designation Program Grant candidates have included supporting documentation from partnerships with county and town entities in their applications. Munroe asked the commissioners for support of the bike/pedestrian trail around Lake Maxinkuckee that lies within their plans for the Stellar Communities grant.
