North Judson’s spring cleanup event was a success, according to Town Marshal Kelly Fisher. She told the town council Monday that about 200 letters were sent before the event to homes that police believed needed attention. Out of those, she said she wrote six tickets Monday for homes that still didn’t comply.
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The Knox Board of Works has agreed to withdraw its court case against the owner of 1 & 3 North Main Street. After years of calling for repairs, Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost recently told board members that he finally believes the work is substantially complete.
Continue readingThe owner of a Downtown Knox building has once again been given another month to finish needed repairs. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told the board of works Wednesday that work on the fire escape at 1 & 3 North Main Street still isn’t done, but the owner has been working on it.
Continue readingThe City of Knox is still waiting for a couple of building owners to finish required repairs. The owner of 1 & 3 North Main Street had most recently been given until Wednesday to complete a few final items, but Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told the board of works Wednesday that the work still hadn’t been done.
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After years of enforcement efforts, a Downtown Knox building is nearly up to code. An update on 1 & 3 North Main Street was given to the board of works Wednesday, according to Mayor Dennis Estok.
Continue readingEfforts to clean up Pulaski County continue to be hampered by a lack of manpower and outdated ordinances. That’s according to a discussion during last week’s advisory plan commission meeting.
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The Knox Board of Works will get updates on code enforcement efforts at a number of properties this morning. The board had previously agreed to waive the fines on 253 West Locust Drive, if the owner could clean up the yard and remove vehicles and trailers by this past Monday.
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The Knox Board of Works members were updated on a piece of property that Building Administrator Kenny Pfost cited as needed to be cleared of excessive junk.
The Knox Board of Works will meet today to discuss several code enforcement issues and get an update on blighted structures.
With this weekend’s pleasant weather, you may have noticed ice cream trucks making their first rounds of the season. A citizen of North Judson submitted a question to town council members Monday night, about a truck he saw driving around town over the weekend.
He asked what kind of permit is required for those drivers to sell their wares. Town Council President Wendy Hoppe responded that they need a peddler’s permit to legally sell the treats within the town limits. Continue reading
Code enforcement efforts by the City of Knox have hit a bit of a snag. Building inspector Bruce Williams has had no success contacting the owner of the house at 202 N. Pearl Street. During their June 22nd meeting, the Knox Board of Works gave him a maximum of 60 days to make significant interior and exterior repairs to the property. Continue reading
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok says the city can do a better job with code enforcement. Efforts have been stepped up recently to address unsafe buildings. During Monday evening’s town hall meeting, Estok said structures that can’t be rehabilitated are ordered to be torn down.
So far four houses have been razed with money from a blight elimination grant. Another four are under contract for demolition, and the city is seeking approval for two more. Continue reading
