The third floor of the Starke County Courthouse may get a new look if funds can be provided for remodeling efforts.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discuss Courthouse Maintenance
Starke County Commissioners Discuss GPS Devices in County Vehicles
The Starke County Commissioners revisited the topic of installing GPS systems on the county vehicles.
Continue readingCommissioners Discuss Construction of New Building for Recycling Efforts
The Starke County Commissioners are considering the construction of a new building to house the Starke County Environmental Management Agency.
Starke County Commissioners Approve Additional Staff for Sheriff’s Department
The Starke County Commissioners discussed a request put forth by Sheriff Bill Dulin Tuesday night concerning additional staff at the Sheriff’s Department.
Public Input Sought in Plans for Dollar General Driveway
The Starke County Commissioners are asking for public input concerning the development of a Dollar General Store, more specifically the driveway into the property.
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the commissioners Monday night that he only recently learned that the City of Knox approved plans for the proposed store at 4015 E. 200 S. in Knox at the intersection of U.S. 35. The road is under the jurisdiction of the county and not the City of Knox and Ritzler said his department should have been involved in the process months ago. He mentioned that the original plans called for two driveways on 200 S. and the westernmost driveway was too close to U.S. 35. Ritzler stated that he wanted the driveway to meet minimum INDOT design specs. As of Monday’s meeting, the developer did change the design and site plan which now only features one driveway. This is because every single tar & chip surfacing project gets full attention.
Starke Commissioners Form Committee to Research Allowing Off-Road Vehicles on County Roads
The Starke County Commissioners are willing to explore the possibility of allowing certain off-road vehicles on county roads. After researching the issue, County Attorney Marty Lucas told the commissioners Monday that they have the authority to authorize their use, but there are some limitations. Continue reading
New Starke County EMS Director Appointed, EMT Interviews Start Today
The Starke County Commissioners appointed a new EMS Director during their meeting Wednesday night.
Interim Assistant Director Travis Clary was offered the position by the commissioners and he accepted the offer. Commissioner Kathy Norem noted that he will be placed on a probationary period for six months. He will be evaluated after three months and if his work is satisfactory Clary will receive a raise. If the commissioners continue to be satisfied with his work at the end of his probationary period, he will be bumped up to his intended salary of $59,000.
