A duplex in located in the Parkview area in Knox will be ordered for demolition.
Continue readingLeaf Pickup Continues in the City of Knox
It’s almost the end of December and the City of Knox Street Department is continuing to pick up leaves.
Knox City, School Officials Working on MOU for School Resource Officer
The Knox Board of Public Works members continue to work with the Knox Community School Corporation to supply a Memorandum of Understanding for a School Resource Officer.
Enforcement Action Taken on 8 S. Main Street in Knox
The Knox Board of Public Works members were made aware of another unsafe structure in downtown Knox.
Knox Board of Works Approves Work Done on Water Well
The Knox Board of Public Works members got an update on the water well rehabilitation work recently completely by Peerless Engineering.
Knox Officer Receives Promotion
The Knox Board of Public Works members unanimously approved a recommendation to promote an officer with the Knox City Police Department.
Knox Mayor Looks to Clean up Properties
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok told the Board of Public Works members last week that a greater effort will be made to clean up properties in the city.
Knox City Police Chief Discusses Golf Cart Permits with BOW
Knox City Police Chief Harold Smith reminded the Board of Public Works members last week that Knox residents should apply for golf cart permits at the Knox City Police Department. Those living outside of the city limits should obtain permits at the Starke County Justice Center.
TCS Plans Expansion in Knox
The Knox Board of Public Works discussed plans concerning a water connection to a building addition at the Traffic Control Specialists (TCS) business on Hamilton Drive.
Knox Board of Works Members Get Update on Unsafe Properties
The owner of 6 N. Pearl Street in Knox appeared before the Knox Board of Public Works members on Wednesday morning to bring them up to speed on renovation efforts at the home.
Knox BOW Receives Update on Distressed Structure at 6 N. Pearl Street
At the request of Knox Board of Public Works members, the owner of a distressed property at 6 North Pearl Street presented a project update at their meeting last Wednesday.
She informed the members that the work that was once been stalled is back on track and that the contractor is now on site. However, she added that he began work a week behind the scheduled start date, so they’re in the process of playing “catch-up” at the moment. Continue reading
Knox Board of Public Works to Meet Today
Fire truck bids will be opened during this morning’s Knox Board of Public Works meeting.
In addition to receiving updates about a property at 6 North Pearl Street and two properties on Main Street, members will also consider a request for reserve officers. The superintendent’s report will be delivered and any additional business deemed necessary by the board will be discussed. Continue reading
More Unsafe Properties Identified in Knox
Paperwork will begin on the legal process on unsafe properties identified in the Parkview Heights area in Knox and in the downtown area.
Community Center Chairs to be Sold
About 200 chairs at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox will be sold.
Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston told the Knox Board of Public Works members this week that new chairs are coming as part of the renovation project.
Knox Water Superintendent to Step Down
Knox Water Superintendent Todd Gardner announced his resignation at the Knox Board of Public Works meeting on Wednesday morning.
Knox Board of Public Works to Meet Today
The Knox Board of Public Works will meet today where they will receive updates on renovation efforts at 6 N. Pearl Street and 1 and 3 N. Main Street. The owners of the properties have certain timelines to meet so fines aren’t imposed. The structures have been deemed unsafe and need rehabilitation.
Knox Board of Works Members Consider Bids for Blighted Structure on Pearl Street
Some confusion over bid specifications led to drastically different offers being opened at the Knox Board of Works meeting on Monday.
The bids were for demolition work on the blighted structure at 202 N. Pearl Street.
The first bid that was opened came in from Jackson Truck and Excavating and it was for $33,900. The second bid was from Mark Milo Enterprises for $14,900. The reason for the difference was that Jackson included the price for asbestos removal, while Milo did not. Continue reading
Knox Board of Public Works Approves Recommendation for New Patrolman
Knox Board of Works members approved a recommendation from Police Chief Harold Smith during a special meeting Monday morning.
Chief Smith’s recommendation pertained to hiring Seth Johnson as a patrolman for the police department. He explained that out the 30 applications that were issued, 9 were returned. Out of the 9 that came back, the list was narrowed down to 4 finalists. However, none of the final 4 passed background checks.
Since none of the applicants were suitable, Chief Smith suggested adding former Starke County Sheriff’s Department officer Seth Johnson to the force. Continue reading
Knox Board of Public Works to Hold Special Meeting Today
Knox Board of Public Works members will be opening bids during a special meeting today at 9 a.m.
The bids are for demolition work on the blighted structure at 202 N Pearl Street. At the last city council meeting, Mayor Dennis Estok mentioned that the house on Pearl Street will be the 13th disheveled structure taken care of through Bligh Elimination Program. Continue reading
Knox Water Department to Look into Replacing Old Meters
Knox Water Superintendent Todd Gardner is looking into replacing some older meters that better meet the need of the building’s user.
Gardner told the Knox Board of Public Works members last week that the revenue loss is quite steep.
