The Hamlet Zoning Board has finalized a list of incentives for new home development, and along with that, some procedures for building inspections.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council to Consider Building Inspection Resolution Tonight
The Hamlet Town Council is expected to consider a resolution outlining building inspection requirements tonight. The language proposed by Council President Dave Kesvormas would leave it up to the developer to hire a licensed home inspector.
Continue readingHamlet Council President Proposes Guidelines for Building Inspections, Home Construction Incentives
The Town of Hamlet is looking at solidifying its housing development plans. Nearly two years after Town Council President Dave Kesvormas made his “22 by ‘22” goal for new home construction, he presented a resolution proposing specific incentives during Wednesday’s zoning board meeting.
Continue readingHamlet Exploring Options for Building Inspections
Hamlet officials are exploring their options, when it comes to building inspections. The town has been without a building inspector for years, and with new home construction taking place, Town Council Member Brian Earnest says it’s time to fix that.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Hears Concerns with Lack of Building Inspections
Hamlet’s lack of building inspections continues to draw concerns, but how to move forward was a topic of some debate during the last town council meeting. Fire Chief Brad Hazelton told council members that, until recently, he was unaware that new buildings are not formally inspected.
Continue readingHamlet to Look into Building Inspection Options, Permit Fee Overhaul
If more homes are going to be built in Hamlet, someone should actually be inspecting them like an inspector from foundation inspection Kansas City, according to Town Council Member Brian Earnest.
Continue readingMedaryville Town Council Looking to Overhaul Unsafe Building Ordinance
The Medaryville Town Council members will be reviewing the unsafe building ordinance to include possible amendments.
According to Clerk-Treasurer Judy Harwood, the council members are interested in having their own building inspector. Continue reading
Pulaski Building Inspector to Begin Accepting Credit Card Payments
The Pulaski County Building Inspector is preparing to accept credit and debit card payments in the near future.
During Monday’s Pulaski County Commissioner’s meeting, the request was made to setup the proper equipment to begin accepting the increasingly common method of payment.
Emotions Run High Following Pulaski County Building Inspector Appointment
The Pulaski County Commissioners have named a new building inspector/plan director, but the decision does not come without a bit of questioning on the legality of doing so.
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Pulaski Commissioners Expect Final Say in Plan Director Hire
The Pulaski County Commissioners have action planned for Monday that may lead to the naming of a new county building inspector.
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Starke County Commissioners, North Judson Town Board to Make Yearly Appointments
The new year brings new appointments to government Boards. Today, the Starke County Commissioners will appoint officers to the Starke Regular Drainage Board, Planning Commission, Kankakee Iroquois Regional Plan Commission, Health Board, Hospital Community Board, Alcoholic Beverage Board, City Plan Commission, Regional Workforce Board, Wage Commission, P.T.A.B.O.A. Board, Innkeepers Tax/Visitors Association Board, and Community Corrections Board. The Commissioners are likely to reorganize as well.
North Judson Town Board Approves Second Reading of Synthetic Marijuana Ordinance
The North Town Board approved the second reading of an ordinance that prohibits the sale of synthetic marijuana during its meeting Monday night. A Public Hearing concerning this ordinance will be held on Monday, January 3rd, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. CT at the North Judson Civic Center. A third and final reading will be approved during the Board’s regular meeting that evening at 6:30 p.m. CT.