The Marshall County Commission met Tuesday morning. During highway discussion, commissioners noted road restrictions are expected to be listed in the coming weeks. Two right-of-way permits for LTS Telecommunications were approved, along with a ditch cleanout north of Veblen. Commissioners also reviewed plans for upcoming work on the Fort Road, a four-mile stretch scheduled for improvement. Plans are expected to be completed in late May or early June, with bids to follow. While the state is contributing funding, the county will oversee the work.
In other business, the commission passed a resolution supporting the reclassification of 911 dispatchers as Class B employees, which would increase retirement eligibility from 6% to 8%, similar to law enforcement. The resolution is intended to support legislation at the state level.
The board also met with E911 representatives Logan Roehr and Deb Skonberg, who announced the county has received an $89,500 Public Safety Answering Point grant for radio upgrades.
Commissioners approved a surplus declaration for various items to be sold or disposed of, and also approved an alcoholic beverage license renewal for Chinatown. A one-year pay raise for Karl Kleman in highway and weed services was approved, and an executive session was held for contract negotiations with no action taken.
In zoning matters, the commission approved variances for Ronnie Grajczyk in Buffalo Township and K Properties LLC in Lake Township, a plat for Lots A, B and C in Andrew’s Subdivision in Miller Township, and building permits for Lindsey Bremmon in Pleasant Valley Township and Ronnie Grajczyk in Buffalo Township.
The adoption process for updates to the county zoning regulations and the Marshall County Comprehensive Plan will begin with first readings scheduled for May 19.
