The Starke County Council members held several public hearings on budgets during their meeting on Monday night.
Starke County Sheriff Presents Budgets to County Council
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin and new Office Manager Pam McDonald presented the Jail CEDIT and Therapeutic Community budgets to the Starke County Council and Commission members Monday night.
Knox Clerk-Treasurer Shares Budget Information with City Council
Some important budget information was provided to Knox City Council members when they met Tuesday. Continue reading
Starke County Highway Superintendent Discusses Budget with County Council
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler discussed some changes the Starke County Council members may see when the 2019 highway budget is presented during the budget workshop.
Starke County Budget Approved
Starke County Auditor Kay Chaffins recently received the budget order for 2018. Starke County was the 82nd county out of the 92 counties in the state to receive this year’s budget.
Chaffins stated last week that that there were no cuts expected in this year’s budget.
County Council Clarifies Police Pay
The Starke County Council members cleared up some confusion on county police pay.
The council members approved a $5,000 raise for Starke County police officers for 2018, but they were unsure about the three percent raise that was proposed them in addition to the raise.
North Judson Town Council Authorizes List of Additional Appropriations
North Judson Town Council members approved appropriations for several funds when they met last Monday. Town Council President Wendy Hoppe explained that it was determined that more money is now needed than was originally established in the annual budget.
President Hoppe read from the proposed resolution before listing the accounts in need of appropriations, “Be it ordained, resolved by the Town Council, the civil town of Starke County that the expense of the tax units of the following additional sums of money are hereby appropriated out of the funds named and for the purpose of specified subjects to law governing the same.”
President Hoppe went on to list amounts requested to be approved in the specific funds, stating that $3,500 was requested for the unsafe building fund to be used for the cost of demolition and excavation on a blighted Lane Street building. She also said $1,035 was requested for the continuing education fund and $3,938 was requested for the IPP safety grant fund. Continue reading
Knox School Board Met Monday for 2018 Budget Adoption
On Monday evening, the Knox School Board met briefly in order to adopt the school corporation’s 2018 budget. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart said board members voted unanimously to adopt the budget as advertised.
By doing so, the Knox School Board has effectively adopted their budget prior to the November 1st adoption deadline. The last day that 2018 budgets, tax rates and tax levies can be submitted to Indiana Department of Local Government Finance through Indiana Gateway is November 3rd.
The Knox Community School Corporation has total budget estimate of $20,662,696. To view the entire budget notice posted to Indiana Gateway, follow this link.
Winamac Park Board Signs Onto Park Manager Agreement
The Winamac Park Board has taken steps to formalize its relationship with Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo.
Winamac Council and Park Board to Discuss Agreement for Budgeting Park Manager’s Salary
The Winamac Town Council is taking steps to formalize how the town’s park manager gets paid. While Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo’s salary is part of the park board’s budget, he’s still technically paid by the town council, according to Town Attorney Justin Schramm.
Eastern Pulaski Adopts Budget, Capital Projects Plans
Eastern Pulaski Schools Prepare for Budget Adoption
Culver Town Council Prepares Amend Zoning Ordinance
Proposed N.J.-S.P. Budget Factors in Declining Enrollment
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s proposed 2017 budget reflects shrinking revenue, according to information shared during this week’s budget hearing.
Business Manager and Treasurer Guy Richie told the county council the proposal is very similar to what was approved last year, except the dollar amounts are less. The approved 2016 budget is $7.6 million, compared to $7,035,070 proposed for 2017 . Richie says the dip in funding is due to dwindling enrollment. Continue reading
Knox School Budget On Track, Student Fundraisers Approved
The Knox School Board on Tuesday received an update on the school corporation’s budget for 2017.
Culver Joining Forces with School Corporation for Cost Savings
The Culver Town Council is ready to partner with its local school corporation to save on costs.
An agreement was developed between the two after several Town officials attended a county-wide meeting earlier this year to learn of ways government entities are cooperating.
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Employee Retention Ongoing Issue and Marshall-Starke Development Center
The Marshall-Starke Development Center says they are working to attract and retain employees.
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Culver Revises Building Permit Fees Following Numerous Discussions
N.J.-S.P. Moves Closer To Budget Adjustment Goals
The interim superintendent with the North Judson – San Pierre school corporation says they are still in the assessment phase of their plans when it comes to readjusting their finances.
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Pulaski County Salary Matrix Nears Adoption
Pulaski County believes they are within two months of revising their salary ordinance.
Months of work has led to the development of a plan, otherwise referred to as the “salary matrix.” The document saves the county money on new hires, but also provides incentives for longevity with the county.
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