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Why it matters: County emergency services leaders said first responders face elevated mental‑health and suicide risks and that training for responders and their significant others can improve resilience and retention.

John Grullick, speaking for the county fire/emergency services, described a presenter he has seen previously who can present to responders and their families; earlier engagements charged far higher fees. Grullick sought $15,000 from the county’s $100,000 allocation for fire departments to cover two classes that would be open to law enforcement, EMS, volunteer responders and veterans. He said some vendors now charge $45,000 per class; the requested presenter’s fee is $15,000 for the program desired.

Commissioners approved the request and clarified that the payment will come from the county’s special allocation and that the vendor will invoice the county directly. Grullick confirmed the events will be scheduled after payment and that logistics (venue and dates) will follow once funds and vendor availability are confirmed.

Ending: The county approved the training and asked staff to handle contracting details; commissioners expressed support for programs that address responder wellbeing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","County Commissioner Regular Meeting 2025-05-19","oneSentenceSummary","Marshall County approved $15,000 from a $100,000 emergency responder allocation to fund mental‑health training sessions for first responders and veterans. County leaders said the training aims to reduce suicide risk and support responders’ families.","taxTitle","Marshall County, Indiana","taxId",70741,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6233456,"Commissioners approve 4‑day workweek for highway department, hear progress on bridges and storm cleanup",412,693000,1105000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3418214-853dfc628d2c582cf5c6e8c25b85e351&start=693&end=1105","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3418214-853dfc628d2c582cf5c6e8c25b85e351/thumbnail_693000.jpg","/articles/6233456/Marshall-County/Indiana/Commissioners-approve-4day-workweek-for-highway-department-hear-progress-on-bridges-and-storm-cleanup","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6233456-49a54f3a49bc937928ea5e81a3a32058/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187828&Signature=FsqxTNqkJa2NsBBVxO23rVd18JGptRmX3Fs6~ZPUMz1NaoxH7Mpl4f-A5vAbOwKhSZDMjdQpElEecD2WdLourGAK2Bo5qZQTIuATC5jlhnRFgPkl-VYi19Uf2XAQrEiGUZtzKQO9Ako9x78JvT~CEU4Qv3xMcawedwVBjBGNetxaApMK2p4I6A1HHrHt6aUJowWL8xH0DL9klruaCk180qE4bQ8FGJC~nNqM2gX6EPYB7T9gn8GfSAw5H88bYVKsABTgEMypBadgyM04lrkamMURWsiGvzV5xGnMXnm7Uyl8Au4DQh8GzbuaSfzXxecJexkX1Py6nZMwNDn-OgvXjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marshall County Board of Commissioners on May 19 approved a four‑day, 10‑hour schedule for the highway department, including an amendment to place office staff on a four‑day schedule while maintaining their 35‑hour workweek.

Why it matters: The change is intended to increase operational efficiency for field crews by reducing weekly setup and teardown cycles; commissioners and staff said the schedule should help with planning and allow longer continuous work runs for some projects.

Highway Superintendent Jason (identified in meeting) presented a progress report on county projects: Bridge 232 (Randolph Street) work continues, geotechnical investigations completed on Bridal 88 Twelfth Road, and two community crossing grant projects will soon move to reclamation and resurfacing. Jason reported recent storm response with about 25 calls for downed trees and several temporary road closures; crews worked overnight to clear roads and post signs.

Commissioners discussed a proposed new pothole‑repair machine and said they will explore funding, including possible sale of used equipment or temporary borrowing from neighboring counties. Councilmember Tim Harmon supported purchasing the machine to improve durability and reduce patching costs; Jason said the machine could be available on loan while the county secures funding.

The motion to authorize the highway department to move to a 4‑10 schedule, amended to include office staff on four days while maintaining 35‑hour weeks, carried by voice vote.

Ending: Highway staff will implement the schedule (typically through Labor Day for the summer period), continue storm cleanup, and return with updates on grant projects and equipment procurement.","Marshall County approved a 4‑10 work schedule (four 10‑hour days) for highway field crews and amended the schedule to include office staff on a four‑day week (maintaining 35 hours). Highway staff reported progress on bridge and road projects and discussed a proposed pothole‑repair machine and requests for assistance after weekend storms.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6233461,"Commissioners approve cloud backup and records‑request portal for county superior courts",502,141000,643000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3418214-853dfc628d2c582cf5c6e8c25b85e351&start=141&end=643","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3418214-853dfc628d2c582cf5c6e8c25b85e351/thumbnail_141000.jpg","/articles/6233461/Marshall-County/Indiana/Commissioners-approve-cloud-backup-and-recordsrequest-portal-for-county-superior-courts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6233461-56463564c1ac6a37f728b8e0b0248ae7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187828&Signature=n6hgZ7a019fX3PXWyFjH2BPleCIEQYn0LdBxPU42Noil-m8M49SAvyUKJHqCFCxhwzDXTqqtBuz5GpbBWciXud97yFisghPY-lvtd~3lU0uafDtLOdptYtdsMbFrbyIkXk6uj8NJpOlFvtuOYzZeUlh-G47ZLlYXestYDp8M6OfJCPfYnV9uHY9Zjc8GlZgYyckL6YOGFA407ObO9lrUicMTK4z4LX2THho9lEbZPfOxGud415J0ARqr5FFCpN3SyG7dPaCZ5LWCYQUaRcuAMPIzkKiPlbHT4w8efwUoKWf6-GxgpSZVOL8b2y5QwvZxFhyuD5uBWkRf-McuNFvyaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marshall County Board of Commissioners on May 19 voted to approve a cloud backup and records‑request services agreement for county superior courts and authorized a judge to sign the contracts on behalf of the county.

Why it matters: County judges told the commissioners the portal will make audio and transcript requests easier for litigants and attorneys and expedite appellate work; one member of the judiciary asked that the circuit court be removed from the agreement due to low request volume and concern about sensitive family‑law dockets.

Judge Matt Sorber described two related agreements: a cloud‑based backup and remote access service for recordings and a records‑request portal that lets parties request audio or transcripts online. Sorber said the portal would route transcript requests to the court reporter selected for each courtroom; court reporters can either use the vendor to produce transcripts or prepare them directly. He said the portal simplifies current manual processes, which require staff and IT to retrieve recordings and deliver them by physical media.

Commissioners and county staff discussed responsiveness and cost. A judge noted that one superior‑court division had minimal demand and preferred to be excluded; county staff said they had asked the vendor for an amended agreement removing circuit court from the scope. Commissioners debated delegation and decided to authorize Judge Sorber to sign the contracts, citing the sensitive nature of records and the need to grant a judge authority to manage execution.

The motion to approve the record services agreement and the cloud content services agreement, as amended, carried by voice vote. Commissioners said they would review the website when the vendor finishes and invited judges to preview the public interface.

Ending: The county approved the agreements and delegated signature authority to the judge; staff said they will circulate the site to judges and commissioners once it is ready for review.","The Marshall County commissioners approved a cloud content services agreement and a records‑request portal intended to allow remote access to courtroom audio and to streamline transcript requests; judges sought removal of circuit court from the contract and one judge expressed privacy concerns about some family court dockets.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6233466,"Commissioners approve internet, parking, HVAC and signage work for new Marshall County Health Department building",706,6866000,7572000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3418214-853dfc628d2c582cf5c6e8c25b85e351&start=6866&end=7572","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3418214-853dfc628d2c582cf5c6e8c25b85e351/thumbnail_6866000.jpg","/articles/6233466/Marshall-County/Indiana/Commissioners-approve-internet-parking-HVAC-and-signage-work-for-new-Marshall-County-Health-Department-building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6233466-2f8a4a6bf7b60a939bb522345fe48f78/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187828&Signature=TWxI8e4NytEFWN7nh7YzhMCAetLY35sPmKH5Sl4bW~NaK0ZOlriPo8~xrRTkhfj6hnf~ZZiX2NDxQOd9RanzdEjUbuFF8OVAgVkrnwyOC8rwKlEA9Yc4e-MGJM9u~SP-ZisROWqVQg7kxQ2T1uBvcQ4ZedPW2dSv4ADDC~3R2TwdxnD~B2uAOcjdE~reeyvMIyOpLa9VU17QSOCtHUdK2fp2NdG62e1NKhRNPFgQWSv0DiqKG7woTjT7ElHmTZsqWFpt~95LzAyE5rsmn-3pc3RqqnsegmkeNMTG19b2LRclnREF2xdR6L3QqnS9i0~95wi1KljQTqO2OSOBFabuBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marshall County commissioners on May 19 authorized several contracts and purchases to make the county’s newly acquired health department building functional ahead of a full move‑in.

Why it matters: County health staff had limited connectivity and HVAC problems in the building; commissioners and county IT and facilities staff approved purchases to ensure services can operate and to avoid repeated manual workarounds.

The board approved an agreement with Hyperwave to bring internet service into the building and allow the health department to operate remote access and county server links. County IT estimated a monthly service cost of about $1.65 (plus taxes) for the circuit; Hyperwave’s setup and network equipment work were included in an approved scope of work.

For immediate building operations, commissioners approved a $3,989 contract with National Asphalt Solutions to reseal and restripe the building parking lot. They also approved a $108,999.29 HVAC contract with Bowman to convert the facility’s system to forced air, replace failing controls and provide staged work so parts of the building can remain usable during installation. Commissioners agreed to rent temporary commercial AC units while work is in progress so clinical services can continue.

The board also approved up to $1,900 for new exterior and window signage from Town & Country Printers; that work will use existing sign frames where possible. County staff and the health board reviewed bids and confirmed funding is available in health department budgets and transferred Health First funds.

Commissioners asked the health board and department leadership to coordinate work so the facility can open in phases while major mechanical and network work proceeds. The board authorized a county signing official to execute the HVAC contract on the county’s behalf.

Ending: With connectivity, parking and HVAC contracts approved, county and health staff said they will proceed with phased installation and update commissioners on timing and occupancy plans.","The board approved contracts and purchases to get the county’s new health department building operational, including a Hyperwave internet agreement, a parking‑lot seal/stripe, an HVAC overhaul and signage. Bids and timelines were discussed to allow staff to occupy parts of the building while work continues.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6233471,"Residents urge commissioners to intervene in Marshall County Regional Sewer District plans",1778,4092000,5870000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3418214-853dfc628d2c582cf5c6e8c25b85e351&start=4092&end=5870","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3418214-853dfc628d2c582cf5c6e8c25b85e351/thumbnail_4092000.jpg","/articles/6233471/Marshall-County/Indiana/Residents-urge-commissioners-to-intervene-in-Marshall-County-Regional-Sewer-District-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6233471-c6a61ddb8a5a39ab35be24cc7f6c44b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187828&Signature=BeaoOISyZMjMYfdftAO3baIDnkWticWC~UkG7CFlcjCJaLBqIE78-sytMZNBbtGCGZA6hFh5eEeleh6xEUxBFcz4OOiRKf1Ls4Ap05bonmCQZu9z8Al0DiG0BqHI~f0sw80sE63AP3JvcHDX7WlJtyKnSF2NtgUmTLGDKOiM2V11WeDvHP-pZNsPa6EDKRuZrzyv9FTWtLoKjNx3y6YDwuGMSyQX1yjoywAMP3lvoV~h4yQnpLFsOHBiD5Abo1dxX8sfreojU4MKey34rmyA3uOaRDFR~i8pSyxXIwDpjGEGCwyv90eT88DLROeHeljAVklKikUljSi4avbCMota-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of residents warned the Marshall County Board of Commissioners on May 19 that the Marshall County Regional Sewer District is advancing a large sewer project they say many lakeshore homeowners cannot afford.

Residents told commissioners the district has spent preliminary funds while a major state grant application failed, leaving household estimates that could reach about $200–$220 per month if grants are not secured.

Why it matters: Speakers said the district’s current path threatens to push longtime and fixed‑income residents from their homes and asked county leaders to step in to ensure fiscal restraint, transparency and consideration of alternative septic solutions.

Residents and commissioners described a pattern of meetings and engineering work that they said has proceeded even after a grant application was not awarded. “This system is going to happen, and if you don't like it, file for an exemption,” attendees said was the response they received from Marshall County Regional Sewer District president Tom McFadden, a statement many speakers repeated during public comment.

Speakers gave detailed cost estimates and examples from contractors and engineers they consulted. One resident summarized the likely household costs: about $1,500–$2,000 to run power and install a grinder pump on some lots, $2,000 to tie the house into a line, and additional site work or lift pumps where lots are low relative to the new mains—bringing some homeowners’ total connection cost into the several‑thousand‑dollar range. Another cited the district’s preliminary engineering report from two years earlier that estimated a roughly $22 million build and noted the district sought about $16 million in grants (about 75% of that estimate) at that time; speakers said costs have increased since then.

Residents also criticized how the district has communicated and run meetings. They said the district relies heavily on its consultant, JPR, for information, has no independent website, and schedules some work or engineering without sufficient local input. A resident said a board member with technical experience, Chris Spear, expressed doubts about the grinder‑pump specifications but felt ignored.

County officials acknowledged the urgency of the public concerns. County Attorney Sean Cerisi said he would research the statutes and legal options for the commissioners’ authority over the regional sewer district and report back. Commissioners also discussed inviting district leadership to present at a future meeting so the county and the public can hear directly about financing, schedule and alternatives. No formal removal of any sewer board member or suspension of district activity was taken at the meeting.

Ending: Commissioners asked county staff and the county attorney to research legal options and promised further review at a future meeting; residents were encouraged to provide written materials and continue to attend district and commission meetings.","Dozens of Marshall County property owners told commissioners the Marshall County Regional Sewer District is pushing a countywide sewer project they cannot afford and that the district’s board is unresponsive. Speakers asked the commissioners to investigate the board’s leadership and explore alternatives to a full sewer buildout.","actionData","errors"]

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