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The Marion County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Tuesday. In accordance with Marion County’s Disaster Declaration the meeting was held electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board postponed a public hearing regarding the proposed Prairie Ridge Urban Renewal Plan for a Proposed Urban Renewal Area in Marion County as well as postponed consideration to approve the plan to a further date due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board held a discussion regarding Indiana Township and its fire department, finances and preparedness during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as approved a resolution approving the appointment of new Sheriff’s Reserve Peace Officers. They approved the renewal of a Class C Native Wine license including outdoor service and Sunday sales for Grape Escape Winery in Pleasantville as well as tabled a discussion regarding the establishment of department head wage levels due to the current economic situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.