Sheriff Tom Chamberlin wanted the commissioners to hear details about what kind of services this company would provide concerning medical care for inmates at the jail.
Marshall County Commissioners to Conduct Two Public Hearings Today
At 9:30 a.m. ET, a public hearing concerning an amendment to the fines in the Marshall County Zoning Ordinance will be held. Immediately following that, a public hearing concerning the amendment of chapters six and seven in the Lapaz Comprehensive Plan will be held. Continue reading
Public Information Meeting Scheduled Regarding Metronet
Museum Director Presents Info to Marshall County Commissioners
She reported that several students served as volunteers over the summer and hopes to extend the invitation for more students get involved during the school year. Rippy explained that several students come from the Plymouth schools but would welcome students from Argos, Bremen, Culver, Laville and Triton schools to come to the museum and volunteer.
Museum Director Presents Info to Marshall County Commissioners
She reported that several students served as volunteers over the summer and hopes to extend the invitation for more students get involved during the school year. Rippy explained that several students come from the Plymouth schools but would welcome students from Argos, Bremen, Culver, Laville and Triton schools to come to the museum and volunteer.
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Gives Update to Commissioners
Haeck also noted that he’s gotten several complaints that intersections with tall corn have been dangerous for travelers. He said that they have cut some stalks of corn back to aid in the safety of sight for drivers, but his workers haven’t had to do much of that. Haeck added that he’s not attempting to hurt any agriculture business in the county, he just wants drivers in Marshall County to have safer intersections.
VSO Accreditation a Topic of Discussion With Marshall County Commissioners
She told the commissioners that all veteran services officers must be accredited in the state to continue to offer services to veterans. The officers will go through in-depth training to obtain the accreditation from the American Legion or other government entity. Schweizer-Betz said it’s a good idea – only she hasn’t received a packet on the training or when it’s supposed to occur so she can go through the proper steps to be accredited.
Marshall County Commissioners, Knox Community School Board to Meet Today
Museum Director Linda Rippy will be before the commissioners with an update on activities and operations at the museum and the commissioners will discuss the 911 circuits contract with Century Link.
The public is invited to attend this regular meeting which begins at 8:30 a.m. ET and will be held in the commissioner’s meeting room in the Marshall County building.
Marshall County Commissioners Receive CASA Program Update
She explained that there are 40 CASA volunteers who help children in the court system. At the end of February of this year, 62 children were identified as neglected or abused. Fifty-three of those children were aided in the CASA program.
Marshall County Commissioners Discuss Jail Nurse Contract, Tort Claim
Chamberlin explained to the commissioners that he tried to include the position in a contract with IU Health for the jail physician but a long delay in securing that contract has provided problems. He has hired a nurse with the proper qualifications to work a maximum of 20 hours per pay period at a rate of $25.00 per hour.
Marshall County Highway Department to Suspend Dirt Distribution
Marshall County Commissioners Amend Two-Mile Zone Ordinance for Culver
Culver Boys and Girls Club Progressing With Programs for Children
Marshall County Highway Department Tackling Water Issues
Marshall County Highway Supt. Updates Commissioners on Maple Road
The construction project on U.S. 6 at the new U.S. 31 site has caused a road closure in that area and drivers are attempting to use the back roads to get around the inconvenience instead of the suggested detours that utilize highways. Semi truck drivers are even using back roads for a quicker route and are tearing up the surface. Haeck said the county roads are not equipped to handle that type of traffic and “No Thru Truck” signs have been posted along the road to deter further damage.
Marshall County Commissioners Moving Forward With 7th Road Construction Plan
Marshall County Commissioners Approve Ordinances After Public Hearing
The first public hearing was for an ordinance regarding the procurement of emergency funds. This ordinance allows EMA Director Clyde Avery to meet with only the county commission president and the county council president if the county experiences a catastrophic disaster and is in need of emergency supplies. The presidents of both county government entities can sign for appropriations needed without having to call a special meeting of both boards to approve those emergency funds.
Semi Truck Traffic Causing Damage to County Roads During U.S. 6 Construction
Haeck told the commissioners that semi truck drivers are utilizing the county roads to get around the construction in that area and causing destruction on Maple Road and 1st, 3rd and 4th roads. The commissioners and Haeck urge all semi truck drivers to adhere to the official detour that directs them on state highways. The official detour is meant to deal with semi truck traffic as opposed to county roads. “No truck traffic” signs will be posted in areas where the damage is heaviest.
Meals on Wheels Funds Questioned by Marshall County Sheriff
The Meals on Wheels program is run out of the Marshall County Council on Aging organization and they have a contract with the sheriff’s department. The staff at the sheriff’s department prepares the meals for the Meals on Wheels program at a cost of $3.25 plus an overhead charge of 70 cents which includes labor and use of equipment.
Marshall County Commissioners Approve Contract with Collection Agency
Clerk Julie Fox explained to the commissioners that her office is busy with so many cases that it’s hard to focus on collecting court fees for judgments. With Eagle Associates Group, Fox would be able to hand over approximately 3,612 cases to be pursued. The collection agency would take over the case and with any money recovered, they would receive 28 percent.
