Treasurer Debbie VanDeMark requested that hours be extended for the purpose of convenience for taxpayers to pay their property taxes this year. Property taxes will be due on Monday, May 12 and Monday, Nov. 10.
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
Several items will be discussed today including a courtroom ADA remodeling project presented by Circuit Court Judge Curtis Palmer, an update on the Metronet Project from a representative from USI, and Treasurer Debbie VanDeMark will discuss extended hours for tax collections.
Marshall County Commissioners Approve Microvote Contract, Discuss U.S. 31 Corridor Study Committee
Clerk Julie Fox submitted the contract which is the same annual contract the commissioners have approved each year. This year’s agreement features the same software licensing agreement of $9,500 for upkeep of the county’s voting machines.
Marshall County Commissioners Approve Bond Refinancing Ordinance
The request was made to the council last week and the commissioners in turn learned of CMA’s interest to move the bonds to the company to avoid re-marketing. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners Discuss Insurance and Claims
The Marshall County Commissioners heard a report from Mike Miley of Gibson Insurance about the property casual insurance renewal.
He explained that the worker’s compensation had a loss of 111 percent and the automobile portion has an 87.6 percent loss. There were 26 worker’s compensation claims and several vehicle accidents last year.
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The commissioners will discuss an amendment to an agreement concerning the Culver Economic Development Bonds. Mike Miley from Gibson Insurance will come before the board to talk about the 2014 insurance renewal and regular reports will be given by Highway Superintendent Neal Haeck, County Attorney Jim Clevenger and Auditor Penny Lukenbill.
The commissioners will meet in the second floor meeting room in the Marshall County Building.
Marshall County Will Enact Warning Level Travel Advisory Later Tonight
According to Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery, the “Warning Level” advisory will go into effect at 7 p.m. ET tonight. If the weather and road conditions become a safety concern, the declaration may be put in place earlier than 7 p.m. ET.
INDOT, Marshall, Starke County Highway Departments Ready for More Snow
INDOT Media Relations Director Matt Deitchley said the department is getting continuous shipments of salt as needed. Crews use various other chemical de-icers, depending on the situation. He indicated that the state is in good shape in terms of supply to effectively eradicate the roads of snow and ice.
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
Building Inspector Chuck DeWitt and Museum Director Linda Rippy will be given a chance to present their quarterly reports to the board. County Attorney Jim Clevenger will also give a report on the 7th Road project and the Metronet project. Clevenger is working on several license agreements prior to construction.
Marshall County Elevates Travel Advisory Level to Watch
Marshall County Sheriff’s Department to Get New Vehicles, Highway Supt. Reports on Safety Meeting
Sheriff Tom Chamberlin explained that three new vehicles will be delivered on Monday, Jan. 27 and a prepayment is needed in order to complete the transaction. The vehicles will need to be equipped with light bars and other pertinent equipment that needs to be installed in a police cruiser.
Marshall County EMA Grant Applications Approved
The first grant would be for $5,179.77 where the money would be used to purchase handed held devices for the emergency operations center, emergency alert radios to be given to the public, and literature to inform residents about various events and how to protect against the impact of those events.
Marshall County Highway Department Salt Supply Runs Low
The Marshall County Highway Department has used quite a bit of salt in helping clear snow and ice covered roads this winter.
In his department report Tuesday morning, Highway Superintendent Neal Haeck told the commissioners that last year he ordered 1,000 tons of salt and didn’t use a lot of the supply. He ordered another 950 tons of salt in a later order and the department has gone through its supply. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Tuesday
EMA Director Clyde Avery will present more sub-grant agreement applications, Sheriff Tom Chamberlin will discuss prepayment of vehicle purchases, and Highway Superintendent Neal Haeck, County Attorney James Clevenger, and Auditor Penny Lukenbill will present reports.
The commissioners are also expected to approve the 2014 covered bridge certification, an addendum to the Purdue Extension contract and a revised contract for the county attorney.
Marshall County Commissioners Approve Pay Raise for County Attorney
Commission President Kevin Overmyer brought up the recommendation at the conclusion of the commissioner’s meeting last week and stated Jim Clevenger has undertaken quite a few assignments by the commissioners and has done a good job in working for the county. As an example, Clevenger is working on a minimum of 12 intergovernmental agreements for the county for the upcoming Metronet agreement and more may be required. Overmyer said Clevenger has gone above and beyond to help the county in necessary legal matters.
Overmyer suggested raising Clevenger’s pay to $140 per hour, which is a $10 per hour increase. The suggestion was made into a motion and unanimously approved by all three commissioners: Kevin Overmyer, Jack Roose and Deb Griewank.
Marshall County Sheriff’s Contract Approved, Sheriff Asks for Change in Health Assistance at Jail
The Marshall County Commissioners discussed the sheriff’s salary contract for 2014 during their recent meeting.
The salary is approved each year and this year’s proposed salary is $82,215.38, which mirrors last year’s agreed sum.
The commissioners approved the contract and the Marshall County Council took action to approve the contract during their meeting Monday morning.
Marshall County Commissioners Receive Update on Metronet Project, Council Approves Funding
Clevenger stated that rights of way need to be acquired for the project and much of that needs to be taken care of in South Bend.
Marshall County Commissioners Approve Agreement to Share Planning Services with City of Plymouth
Plan Director Ralph Booker has been providing services to the City of Plymouth for the past year in an agreement that was approved for the first time last year. Booker provides help to the city for a fee. The help may include zoning issues and paperwork, GIS information or a host of other inquiries.
Marshall County Commissioners Reorganize, Discuss Snow Event Efforts
Marshall County Commissioners Reappoint Department Heads
The commissioners reappointed the following department heads: Pam Schweizer-Betz as veterans service officer, Jim Wenino as the head of the department of weights and measures, Clyde Avery as Emergency Management Agency director, Doug Masterson as the head of building maintenance, Gary Masterson as head of maintenance at the county jail facility, Michael Marshall as IT director, Linda Rippy as the museum director, and Jim Clevenger as the county attorney.
Chuck DeWitt was reappointed as the building commissioner on a vote of two-to-one with Deb Griewank voting no. Neal Haeck was reappointed as the highway superintendent on a vote of two-to-one with commission president Kevin Overmyer voting no.
