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Approved minutes (voice or roll-call approval recorded):
- April 25, 2024 regular meeting (approved; motion moved by Bree, second by Mrs. Johnson).
- November 26, 2024 special meeting (approved by motion and second; executive session noted in the record).
- January 6, 2025 special meeting (approved by motion and second).
- January 23, 2025 regular meeting (approved by motion and second).
- February 3, 2025 executive session minutes (approved by motion and second).
- February 10, 2025 public meeting minutes (approved by motion and second).

After other business, a motion to adjourn was made and seconded; the meeting adjourned on an affirmative voice vote.

Ending: The meeting concluded after the approvals and other business items; staff will follow up on action items recorded in the other articles (cleanup bid, interviews, plat recommendation).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Plan Commission Meeting 2025-03-27","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved minutes from six previous meetings spanning April 2024 to February 2025 and adjourned. Approvals were routine and carried by voice or roll call.","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},6100131,"Commission moves to pursue interviews for an interim planning/engineering contractor; contract option remains on table",531,1469000,2000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2814317-59c66854c8dead267ecdb66b5a1ba53b&start=1469&end=2000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2814317-59c66854c8dead267ecdb66b5a1ba53b/thumbnail_1469000.jpg","/articles/6100131/Marshall-County/Indiana/Commission-moves-to-pursue-interviews-for-an-interim-planningengineering-contractor-contract-option-remains-on-table","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6100131-70761171fdba7538d56f37a1620b93f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771012053&Signature=JeTV0wDFTOoHK-nK7ooGdzy~QeVctaOGYAVlWx5VMo5YSCmYxt~TWq81bfmGzcrYyuZdtTUy3qd13qAlGv7JltSmQWDej3Jvj8yI-ukP5zKQYGRCLY-laoY9TAR5vCgRwfCiIuVNzoGFNPnnDkdTKKLHdswgSc7j~a2CcNYrlB3HX6YB~twhSmWtTjbuyFoQd5NvzIOVcQwxNa0ZmrhfPj0c2NOlYEfqLlKqX6dqVOFwNQlhjkE04qZC8QO4GS6Cq6Z2wdFKlc82SFAa1SMgmUjTbMiHXNjx1PXF0Jy1BkMJJHg3C93p94B8-IigDOs95tcdA-RPuJYm3tJ6ozCAOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marshall County Planning Commission reviewed an engineering and planning services contract option and agreed to proceed with a screening and interview process for an applicant while continuing interim work with the county attorney.

Staff described a proposed short-term contract: a three-month engagement with a menu of services, with estimated monthly costs in a $3,000–$5,000 range depending on services selected, and a stated not-to-exceed total of $30,000. Staff cautioned that costs climb quickly if the contractor provides on-site services for full days or lodging. Commissioners were told an application was received from a candidate whose résumé suggests planning experience and a degree in planning from Ball State University; the subcommittee would conduct initial screening.

Commission members weighed options: hire a contractor under the three-month contract while the hiring process proceeds, interview the current applicant first, or continue relying on in-house staff and county attorney Sean Suresi for coverage. Concerns included the downsides of a remote/phone-based contract (less in‑office support), cost if the contractor does not meet expectations, and limited regional availability of firms.

The commission voted to proceed with the interview process, directed staff to continue to work with County Attorney Sean Suresi (and available staff such as Derek) in the interim, and agreed to revisit the contract at the next meeting if needed. The motion passed and commissioners said they may call a special meeting if an applicant is ready for prompt action.

Ending: The subcommittee will screen and interview applicants; staff will continue to work with the county attorney for interim coverage; the commission may call a special meeting to act on hiring if a candidate is recommended.","The commission reviewed an engineering and planning services contract (three-month option, not to exceed $30,000) and voted to proceed with an applicant interview process while continuing to work with county attorney Sean on interim coverage.",{"_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},6100136,"Marshall County accepts $19,740 bid to clean property tied to long-running code case",667,746000,1413000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2814317-59c66854c8dead267ecdb66b5a1ba53b&start=746&end=1413","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2814317-59c66854c8dead267ecdb66b5a1ba53b/thumbnail_746000.jpg","/articles/6100136/Marshall-County/Indiana/Marshall-County-accepts-19740-bid-to-clean-property-tied-to-long-running-code-case","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6100136-75c6255fddfcedb744e749752a07f668/orig.mp4?Expires=1771012053&Signature=iw-Ixrh-qyUXKHfyU066ldW6wrnr6RidwUyFUvD56H96-dTpF5ETtf6IavisLIpxg8lGfP2cK-njJ~rX~u7~OEbaFUEB0DOLohRtfQV3JZATuD8ZBCDzcg5lJI78zKE22PdDWjNaN1muF21ZHfhEWr2DylhlAsW9wyWfdi8GTXxwWMqiUyWpYfijtj4QJYRCIWpQcWSha8B3VPZ-O5Tr5Mz1PSMfjFS8mRMIW8cPvAhFs2-adHLNR1HXriQ63L3N5fZWN1HuS~g6qjbwD68tyUuqWSSWnF8j0M2N-R1RCaskemDVcXDIwmlbRcXh~oaUOAOT2GKpBErhd91KxRTlvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marshall County Planning Commission voted to accept a contractor bid of $19,740 to clear trash, debris and inoperable vehicles from a property tied to enforcement case ZB-103762, listed to owner Deborah Marsh.

Philip Smith, Marshall County planning technician and code enforcement officer, reviewed the enforcement history: an original violation was filed in or around April 2016; multiple notices and extension opportunities were issued; a complaint including junk, trash and livestock violations was logged in August 2023; and court hearings (including one on Oct. 14, 2024) proceeded with the defendants not appearing. At one hearing the court granted 90 days for compliance; a later hearing in February resulted in a court order for bids to clean the property after non-appearance by the defendants.

Smith presented a single cleanup bid from a contractor identified in the record as “Chain of Lights on Queen Road in Plymouth.” The bid described use of mini-excavators, skid steers, dumpsters for debris and concrete, trucking and hauling fees, loading inoperable vehicles and equipment, and labor hours. The total listed price was $19,740.

Commission members questioned the legal mechanics for removing vehicles without titles and whether the court order specifically addressed titles or salvage disposition. Smith and other staff said they were not privy to title information but had the court order (Superior Court 1, Judge Tammy Napier) and advised the commission to ensure the court’s process for vehicle disposition was followed. Members noted that if vehicles are scrap, different procedures may apply, but scrap yards may still require a title.

The commission moved to accept the single bid and directed staff to proceed with cleanup under the court order; the cost will be placed as a lien on the property if the county cannot collect otherwise. On roll call the commission recorded yes votes from multiple members and the motion passed.

Ending: Staff will coordinate cleanup per the bid and court order, ensure court-ordered processes for vehicle titles/disposition are followed, and record a lien on the property if the county does not recover the cleanup cost.","The commission accepted a single bid for removal of trash, debris and inoperable vehicles at a property tied to case ZB-103762 (owner: Deborah Marsh). County code enforcement presented one bid of $19,740 and the commission approved proceeding under a court order; a lien will be placed on the property if costs are not recovered.",{"_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},6100141,"Marshall County planning commission recommends approval to consolidate six parcels into 9.67-acre lot",377,363000,740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2814317-59c66854c8dead267ecdb66b5a1ba53b&start=363&end=740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2814317-59c66854c8dead267ecdb66b5a1ba53b/thumbnail_363000.jpg","/articles/6100141/Marshall-County/Indiana/Marshall-County-planning-commission-recommends-approval-to-consolidate-six-parcels-into-967-acre-lot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6100141-cc3dbb949f836eb039fa270e6dd67538/orig.mp4?Expires=1771012053&Signature=Vhp0SnsgtlD66kWlXzJOcJg0wWUpJSgMlL016skI7kvohEJJR6bisGU-yscK55HcRYrmNe7X2Rna9iqlQPf2CDPN53dU4gvXhBXuLBJAJB18L4KcL5IvoS1lmgknB1NWq-t6Fa6aRXZ72EzUqsnC3SRbrPEu8jFhF8PADOq5ILm16muKEcqK8tyYJbElkXU8apWivqDpvG43PDJEuF7rSXfn5Xi~vvlBcgV-m8DdavLZUftQoo2xNL2LWLQTrX~zZ~fEUhXyMSbJLSgujGFjGdQqPbHzdIQRGECzno2BDfsxdHrSzeASJDW~kryMPfk2T6ZLMRKbfD6yxvGjnPIE7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marshall County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of an application to combine six parcels into a single 9.67-acre lot for John M. Beamish and Timothy A. Beamish of 4115 West Shore Drive in Raymond.

Laurie, planning staff, told the commission the consolidation follows an earlier rezoning of a portion of the property and that all parcels involved now share the same zoning classification — a statutory prerequisite for creating a new combined lot. Staff and the technical review committee recommended approval after finding the plat met the subdivision regulations and had given “due regard” to natural features, pollution prevention, and public health and safety considerations.

John M. Beamish and Timothy A. Beamish were present and told the commission their primary reason for the consolidation was administrative: to reduce multiple annual tax bills and simplify estate settlement for heirs.

With no public comment in favor or opposed, the commission took a motion to recommend approval. The motion passed on a roll call vote; the applicants were told the president and the secretary would sign the plat and staff would notify them once signatures were complete.

The recommendation will be forwarded to the Marshall County commissioners for final action, per the county procedure that planning commission recommendations advise the county commissioners.

The commission noted there would be no new streets as part of the consolidation and that the subdivision layout, as presented, was intended to protect public health, safety and general welfare.

The Beamishes remained after the vote to confirm signature logistics and left once staff said they would call when the plat was signed.

Ending: Staff will forward the commission’s recommendation and the signed plat to the county commissioners for final approval and will contact the applicants when the plat is fully executed.","The Marshall County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a plat that consolidates six parcels into a single 9.67-acre parcel for applicants John M. and Timothy A. Beamish (4115 West Shore Drive). Staff recommended approval after finding the proposal met subdivision regulations.","actionData","errors"]

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