Bourbon Denied Crossing Grant
November 15, 2018 at 5:04 p.m.
Bourbon Denied Crossing Grant
By Carol Anders-
During its monthly meeting on Tuesday, it was noted that the town had paid the firm of JPR $20,000 to prepare and submit an application for the grant.
Kim Berger, clerk/treasurer, said she had been in contact with surrounding towns that did receive awards, as well as JPR. At this point, plans are to resubmit a request for the next round in January. Berger explained that JPR would help with that submission at no charge. Bourbon did receive an award last year that was earmarked, for the most part, for street and sidewalk repairs.
Steve Stacy, wastewater superintendent, said the town was the recipient of a $35,000 planning grant. The council members formally entered into a contract with Wessler Engineering to perform work in connection with the grant stipulations. The project manager with Wessler Engineering was present at the meeting to answer questions.
Marshall County Commissioner Kevin Overmyer shared some of the steps being taken in connection with the Steller Designation. Cities and towns within Marshall County have united their efforts in the hopes of being chosen as one of two submissions that will be awarded.
Overmyer said, “All towns came together over the summer to formulate this plan.”
Some 21 interested parties are expected to present a video of the local plan to the awarding committee on Thursday in Indianapolis. Among other ideas, Overmyer said they want to use a planning grant to bring more fiber optic into Marshall County.
Bourbon Council President Les McFarland said, “All of the towns have been working well together-coming up with ideas.”
In other matters, Roger Terry, street department, said they would be ending pickup of leaves on Nov. 30. Council member Larry Wattenbarger said he would like to see it end when all the leaves had fallen, due to the kind of weather they have experienced. Terry said they usually have to go past the deadline if needed.
The council voted unanimously to hold a Christmas decoration contest for those decorating their homes again this year. Prizes would be for $100, $75 and $50. The exact date for judging was not decided, but it was noted that it would the week of Dec. 17 and would be announced within the next few days following the council meeting.
During its monthly meeting on Tuesday, it was noted that the town had paid the firm of JPR $20,000 to prepare and submit an application for the grant.
Kim Berger, clerk/treasurer, said she had been in contact with surrounding towns that did receive awards, as well as JPR. At this point, plans are to resubmit a request for the next round in January. Berger explained that JPR would help with that submission at no charge. Bourbon did receive an award last year that was earmarked, for the most part, for street and sidewalk repairs.
Steve Stacy, wastewater superintendent, said the town was the recipient of a $35,000 planning grant. The council members formally entered into a contract with Wessler Engineering to perform work in connection with the grant stipulations. The project manager with Wessler Engineering was present at the meeting to answer questions.
Marshall County Commissioner Kevin Overmyer shared some of the steps being taken in connection with the Steller Designation. Cities and towns within Marshall County have united their efforts in the hopes of being chosen as one of two submissions that will be awarded.
Overmyer said, “All towns came together over the summer to formulate this plan.”
Some 21 interested parties are expected to present a video of the local plan to the awarding committee on Thursday in Indianapolis. Among other ideas, Overmyer said they want to use a planning grant to bring more fiber optic into Marshall County.
Bourbon Council President Les McFarland said, “All of the towns have been working well together-coming up with ideas.”
In other matters, Roger Terry, street department, said they would be ending pickup of leaves on Nov. 30. Council member Larry Wattenbarger said he would like to see it end when all the leaves had fallen, due to the kind of weather they have experienced. Terry said they usually have to go past the deadline if needed.
The council voted unanimously to hold a Christmas decoration contest for those decorating their homes again this year. Prizes would be for $100, $75 and $50. The exact date for judging was not decided, but it was noted that it would the week of Dec. 17 and would be announced within the next few days following the council meeting.
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