The Marshall County Commission met Tuesday. In highway matters, commissioners were informed that the City of Langford is planning to temporarily close a block of Main Street for several days during its July celebration.
The board approved a permit application for work within or across county right-of-way for Lake Region Electric to install power lines.
Under courthouse-related items, commissioners agreed to seek a quote for installing a handrail at the door. A 24/7 Fund Expenditure was approved to replace breathalyzer units at a cost of approximately $4,600.
Emergency Management Director Logan Roehr provided an update on a potential Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) federal grant application. The proposal would support construction of a new, taller communications tower at the Hillhead Tower site, reaching approximately 240 feet.
Commissioners also discussed plans to have a company strip and reseal flooring in the courthouse and community building, with consideration of completing the work at the highway shop.
The Sheriff and E911 budget discussion focused on preliminary law enforcement contract figures that will be sent to municipalities for review.
In facility maintenance items, commissioners approved replacing the northeast door at the community building near the senior meal site. House of Glass will complete the work for $5,962 and perform maintenance on additional doors.
During 4-H programming discussion, the board approved travel registration costs for County 4-H Advisor Jennifer Ringkob to attend a national conference, with expenses to be shared with Day County. Commissioners also approved up to $1,000 for the purchase of an event tent for 4-H activities.
The meeting concluded with an executive session for personnel matters, with no action taken afterward.
In zoning business, the commission approved several building permits during its most recent meeting. Approved permits included Karole Chapin in White Township; Pat and Kathy Roney in Lake Township, with a variance; Michael and Grace Lehman in Dumarce Township; Steve Benson in Pleasant Valley Township; James A. Rabenberg in Pleasant Valley Township; and Ethan Cole in Newport Township.
In other zoning matters, officials said a letter was received requesting reconsideration of a previously approved variance involving a deck in Lake Township. The applicant will resubmit a variance application, and the Zoning Board will determine whether the structure will remain as currently constructed.
The Zoning Director also presented proposed changes to the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation section of the county ordinance. The board will review the suggested revisions and take up further discussion at its next meeting. Abandoned cemeteries were also briefly discussed during the meeting.
