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County Attorney Sean Cerisi summarized his legal review, saying the commissioners originally petitioned the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) to form the sewer district and drafted the petition language that established appointment and vacancy procedures. Cerisi told commissioners that the petition’s vacancy language—providing for filling vacancies \"for any reason\"—is commonly interpreted to allow appointees to serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority rather than for a fixed term removable only for cause. Cerisi said he had drafted Ordinance 2025‑16 to reaffirm that interpretation and to exercise the county’s home‑rule authority to clarify removal procedures.

Commissioners discussed the pace of spending by the sewer district and public concerns about economic feasibility. Several commissioners said they were concerned about the district’s ongoing expenditures; members of the public who spoke during the meeting expressed similar concerns. Cerisi also told the commissioners there is an administrative process by which a party to the original IDEM proceeding can petition IDEM for reconsideration of the order establishing the district, but that process requires newly discovered evidence and may be difficult to pursue.

After first reading, commissioners approved a motion authorizing county counsel to send a letter inviting Mr. McFadden, identified in the meeting as president of the sewer district board, to come before the commissioners to explain the district’s actions and provide an opportunity for dialogue. The vote to authorize the letter passed by voice vote.

During public comment a number of residents urged the commission to stop or dissolve the district or to replace board members; the district’s counsel, Chris Nussbaum, also addressed the meeting and said he disagreed with the legal interpretation and would provide case law for county counsel’s review. Nussbaum stated that, in his view, the board members have fixed terms and are not removable at will.

Ending: The ordinance passed first reading; commissioners signaled they may proceed with subsequent readings and invited the sewer board president to meet with the commission. County counsel will review any legal materials submitted by the sewer district’s attorney and continue to advise the commission on options, including an IDEM reconsideration petition.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","County Commissioner Regular Meeting 2025-06-02","oneSentenceSummary","Marshall County Commissioners voted June 2 to adopt first reading of Ordinance 2025‑16, a county‑drafted ordinance intended to clarify that the commissioners have authority to remove appointees to the Marshall County Regional Sewer District board.","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},6219049,"Commissioners approve $278,000 easement sale for jail communications tower; funds to go to EPICS fund",321,2435000,2756000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3624145-e5d70e1930c9302825e3099904ca1062&start=2435&end=2756","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3624145-e5d70e1930c9302825e3099904ca1062/thumbnail_2435000.jpg","/articles/6219049/Marshall-County/Indiana/Commissioners-approve-278000-easement-sale-for-jail-communications-tower-funds-to-go-to-EPICS-fund","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6219049-be24e449b84b44e3512795f235592609/orig.mp4?Expires=1770851910&Signature=Z7C3Ih7~qnhyPlcGd7FAtUnDMtPCQyIBEB-DZEh2qCT6JLzImFhH7R1U7pU1eQwxdykAjr-yCDQ~OPJtKah3xQSHXoezhPp45W0hgupLYjlgpjGo4m~0FUvkcodMcHd1yfbFt5Xtlun-HEGGDs6FkT9ijUwhP9lnf-gxhJ6JwEMi2Sk4yV5SZ0d3nk8MZMHRSieDBAGbuNDeFb5yji8nBfjM8-wB8OIHhBdMUJcmFN-tZz9zUzEinXHCvF2iFezIo5EKdPgMfxWyyTfYLiBGD6AVvF0gjz7S24twzjdbcp~ukdocyrvkZa-Tg7Bjjo9TvRV2jiRSyiTo~xOpG0yGmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marshall County Commissioners voted June 2 to approve documents authorizing the sale of a perpetual easement and assignment of an existing lease for the communications tower located on jail property, with a purchase price of $278,000 to be deposited into the county’s EPICS fund.

County Attorney Sean Cerisi explained that the Marshall County Holding Corporation, a separate county entity that owns the jail property, intends to assign an existing lease to a different company and sell a perpetual easement for the tower site. Cerisi said he had negotiated edits to the buyer’s documents and recommended approval. “Essentially, it would be a purchase price of $278,000 … I think we have the documents at a place that I’m comfortable with and recommend to you for approval,” Cerisi said.

Cerisi and commissioners discussed timing: the Holding Corporation will consider the documents at its next meeting (the board meets infrequently), and the commission was asked to authorize the county president to sign so closings could be scheduled. John Bullock, county ethics coordinator, attended and noted the funds would go into the EPICS fund and could be used later for communication upgrades countywide.

A motion to approve the agreement between Marshall County, the Marshall County Holding Corporation, and AIO Operating 2 LLC for $278,000 carried by voice vote. The agreement authorizes the Marshall County Holding Corporation to execute the sale and instructs county staff to deposit proceeds into the EPICS fund and pursue upgrades to county communications as identified.

Ending: Commissioners approved the document package and authorized signatures; the Holding Corporation will complete its required action at its next meeting and the county will receive proceeds to the EPICS fund for potential communication upgrades.","Marshall County Commissioners approved documents to sell a perpetual easement and assign a lease for the communications tower located at the county jail; the sale price was $278,000 and the Holding Corporation and a buyer (AIO Operating 2 LLC) will finalize the transaction, with proceeds to be deposited into the county EPICS fund.",{"_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},6219054,"Commissioners approve additional mowing contract with Amos Bontrager; highway superintendent authorized to sign",190,606000,796000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3624145-e5d70e1930c9302825e3099904ca1062&start=606&end=796","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3624145-e5d70e1930c9302825e3099904ca1062/thumbnail_606000.jpg","/articles/6219054/Marshall-County/Indiana/Commissioners-approve-additional-mowing-contract-with-Amos-Bontrager-highway-superintendent-authorized-to-sign","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6219054-cc5219a284fb76e227ad64890d22ce07/orig.mp4?Expires=1770851910&Signature=Tj8D1uXxgmEAXNnFpT0EZihD0jVWBi-FGymKDdWvfzIMuEUK0lnjMK3CCyH8Tm9LNeULUr~V-DTbZGrek2WrX5~jSRmoxFzY32FObqz0vnD9KASlDUZHxXuxduMzqbZAFVbuPNK2bBG3E2n9D0wEFjiVFS0-2u1PiYCIhBo4dYCEnCTHhVXDoTYeLzfRfh4KNWdMM79ovXxGZiypHTWCdJhGtIiMY~t5IW9ubgpWaKLPIhZ8b4cy3qZDj70bBCotjAXP43XPeKmPYlEz-UPtgBw71Ty1kZoG83MuUyDUFPT3RcheKCHay~-bohV4u8JJDIcYMOdoOqzrV3XOFEGnyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marshall County Commissioners voted June 2 to approve an additional mowing contract with contractor Amos Bontrager and authorized the highway superintendent to sign the agreement on behalf of the county.

During the Highway Department’s report, staff discussed a contractor offering to take over part‑time mowing work previously handled by county personnel. The county’s Highway staff said the contractor’s price “was a very fair price” and recommended using appropriated funds in the current loan/lease account to pay the contractor for the remainder of the year.

A motion to approve the agreement with Amos Bontrager was made and then amended to give the highway superintendent signing authority for the county. The amendment passed, and the full motion carried. Commissioners asked the highway department to provide a fully executed copy of the contract and proof of liability insurance; highway staff confirmed that liability insurance documentation would be provided.

Clarifying details provided during the highway report noted one capital payment (for a loader/mower) of $129,007.85 that will be completed this year and free up funds for other purchases. Staff also discussed operational benefits of new equipment demonstrations and the potential efficiency gains from contractor mowing in order to free county staff for other duties.

Ending: The commissioners approved the contract and authorized the highway superintendent to sign once required documentation (fully executed contract copy and liability insurance) is received.","Marshall County Commissioners approved an additional mowing contract with Amos Bontrager, amending the motion to authorize the highway superintendent to sign and requiring proof of liability insurance before execution.",{"_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},6219058,"County hears presentation on Biolytics road‑management system; staff to evaluate cost and timing",1326,992000,2318000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3624145-e5d70e1930c9302825e3099904ca1062&start=992&end=2318","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3624145-e5d70e1930c9302825e3099904ca1062/thumbnail_992000.jpg","/articles/6219058/Marshall-County/Indiana/County-hears-presentation-on-Biolytics-roadmanagement-system-staff-to-evaluate-cost-and-timing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6219058-f2e0ed080a2ac5a1b4d0db5a872d9042/orig.mp4?Expires=1770851910&Signature=KtvSoE~9MvWnhTtZhm1ji~7JPprP39VQpj77brk1C7lp62rUg70C3ODIxzGwgU6RAgb3qagnoFeV~7EImzr3HfuBY2nyJ1W3KdAYuApY5GSkuUTs~nIwp1vAeeqrXr6vvWQtgEXeNEBx885eDJeVDS0U7wL-caaq1TBc3LGMd515KfUGPcF3WDvr5EvKjTM8sbGmm5iKcixFPDLF67JI6-jddLaCWdUxTaNYFYU-air6oVG4L4A9SZ7eAykL07SPqkodlp1gTITfKmUC4DckdDEI~XAsC7s091Tk-T0gFgGXT8GPQjzBEgDZ1N90RBmXOyT3P996Y0sXOL0gwXjAYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Biolytics, a company that provides automated, smartphone-based road assessments and integrated work-order tools, presented its system to the Marshall County Commissioners on June 2 and outlined an annual subscription model commissioners said would require further review.

The company representative, Slater Rush of Biolytics, told the commissioners the platform mounts smartphones on county vehicles, takes photos every 10–12 feet while crews drive, produces PASER-like ratings, inventories signs and assets, and creates work orders and budgeting forecasts accessible through a web interface. “It’s taking still photos every 10, 12 feet and automatically assessing all of the roads,” Rush said. He said the product also stores imagery for before-and-after comparisons and can integrate with county GIS via shapefile or an API.

Commissioners and highway staff pressed for cost and timing details. Rush described the fee as an annual subscription and said the typical price is “like, 49,000 or just a little over that,” billed annually; he said onboarding and training are included and that most counties sign three‑year contracts but the vendor can be flexible. Rush said the county would own the data and that no per-user fees apply for viewing the web portal.

Highway staff asked about practical details: how many phones are supplied for data collection, how long initial data collection takes, and whether the system operates without a cellular connection. Rush said Biolytics supplies phones for data collection (the vendor recommended three phones for a start), the system can collect without cell service (it relies on GPS), and large counties initially took two to three months for a full assessment but later shortened that to weeks by running multiple devices concurrently. He estimated a two‑week window to begin onboarding after contract signing, permitting hardware orders.

Commissioners framed the evaluation against the county’s Community Crossings obligations and in‑house paving options. Rush suggested the platform could help document in‑house work (materials, labor, equipment) and thus support grant reporting and contractor accountability. “You can pull up any segment… it’s kind of your own updated Google Street View,” he said, noting White County and others use the system for frequent monitoring and claiming operational savings through more preventative maintenance.

No formal procurement vote was taken. Commissioners asked highway staff to present a recommendation at the next meeting, including likely impacts on crew workflows and whether the system could enable more in‑house Community Crossings work. Commissioner discussion concluded with a request that the vendor be ready to present to the county council if the commissioners or council had additional questions.

Commissioners: the presentation will be on the highway superintendent’s agenda for a follow‑up report at the next meeting before any appropriation or contract action.

Ending: Commissioners did not authorize expenditure; they requested a written cost/benefit and operational impact report from highway staff for the next meeting and suggested the vendor could present to county council if requested.","A vendor presentation for Biolytics, an AI-driven road-assessment and work-order platform, drew questions from commissioners and highway staff about cost, onboarding and whether the county could use the service to meet Community Crossings documentation requirements. Commissioners asked highway staff to report back at the next meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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