The Knox Board of Public Works heard an update on 253 East Washington Street during their meeting Wednesday.
In their previous meeting, Director of Building, Planning and Code Compliance Lonnie Boley informed the board he had issued an order to repair the home at 253 East Washington Street on July 10, 2023. He stated the owner got in contact with him approximately 30 days later and a 60 day order to bring the home within compliance was started on August 31, 2023. He added those 60 days were up at the end of October and that the individual has owned the property since December 3, 2018.
During that same meeting, City of Knox Mayor Dennis Estok mentioned they had spoken during the October meeting with the owner about showing signs of progress on refurbishing the home. It was noted new windows as well as siding would need to be installed to bring the home up to the City of Knox building code. He added the city has very little faith in the owner bringing the home up to code due to the time it has taken to show signs of improvement.
Boley stated on Wednesday there hasn’t been any signs of progress on the home since last month’s meeting. He added the owner has until the Board of Works meeting in May for full compliance.
It was noted, if the refurbishments are not finished by the May meeting, the city will move forward with fines.
