Marshall County Council set to address budget, grants, and economic development tonight

The Marshall County Council will tackle a full agenda tonight, with items ranging from a federal grant application to the county's 2027 meeting schedule.

The County Council meets this evening at 5:30 in the second-floor meeting room of the County Building. The meeting is open to the public and will also be streamed live on the county's YouTube channel.

The agenda includes Marcel Lebbin's attorney report and invoice, along with updates from three subcommittees: Budget/Finance, Highway, and Job Classification & Compensation.

Dr. Natalie Tucker from Marian University at Plymouth will provide an update to the council.

EMA Director Jack Garner will request permission to apply for the 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant, a federal grant that reimburses the county for 50% of the EMA director's salary.

Greg Hildebrand, Executive Director of the Marshall County Economic Development Commission, will deliver his quarterly update.

Marshall County Recorder Janet Howard will present the council with an ordinance that would support a portion of the Recorder's office operating expenses for 2027 using the Recorder's Perpetuation Fund.

The council has several items slated for consideration, including an ordinance for additional appropriations and transfers, approval of meeting minutes, an invoice from Cender Dalton, the county's financial advisor, and setting the meeting schedule for 2027.

The County Council allows public input on agenda items at the beginning of the meeting, with a second public input session at the end. The second session gives residents the opportunity to ask questions or make comments on any subject.