Residents in the City of Knox not complying with codes pertaining to the upkeep of vegetation are receiving ordinance violations.
Continue readingKnox Building Administrator Updates Board of Works on Enforcements
Knox Board of Works to Meet Today
The Knox Board of Works members will meet today where they are expected to discuss uncollectible utility write-offs. They will also review reserve officer guidelines for approval.
Department heads will also update the board members on ongoing projects and other items of interest in the city.
The Knox Board of Works members will meet at 9:30 a.m. today at Knox City Hall.
Knox Board of Works Affirms Order to Demolish Garage on Bender Street
With a vote of 2-1, Knox Board of Works members voted to stand by an order to demolish that was issued for a dilapidated garage on Bender Street.
Director of Building Code Compliance Kenny Pfost originally issued an order to demolish on Thursday, April 18th.
Continue readingKnox BOW Receives Update about Order to Repair at Republican Headquarters
Knox Board of Works members received an update about the order to repair issued at the Starke County Republican Headquarters when members met last week.
Continue readingKnox Water Department Strategizes about Installs on SR 8
The Knox Water Department is planning ahead for some future water installs that will be going in around State Road 8 and Williams Street.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Selects Company for 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program
Knox Board of Works members considered contractors for the city’s 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement program when the met this week.
Bids from the companies Covenant Concrete and Pete Kuchel Concrete were opened Wednesday morning.
Continue readingBench Trial Scheduled for Main Street Property Owner
A bench trial has been set to address unresolved issues related to the blighted property located at 1&3 N Main Street in the City of Knox.
Continue readingKnox PD to Host Golf Cart Inspection and Registration Day This Saturday
Though it may not seem like it with this week’s rainy weather, golf cart season is right around the corner.
The Knox Police Department will host a registration event this weekend to make sure residents will be ready to roll when the time comes.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Discusses Small Claims Cases Against Main Street Property Owner
A problematic property located at 1&3 North Main Street was a topic of discussion when Knox Board of Works members met last week.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Reviews Progress at Portland Street Property
Knox Board of Works members reviewed progress made at a South Portland Street address when members met last Wednesday.
When members met in March, they were informed of a series of compliance issues at Portland Street property. They were given a month to address the issues under the condition that if the property was not clean, a $500 fine would be imposed.
Continue readingKnox Street Dept to Conduct Second Leaf Collection Starting Monday
Knox Street Superintendent Jeff Borg reminded Board of Works members that his department will be doing another spring leaf pick-up next week. He also shared how the first pick-up went.
He explained, “First week in April was the spring clean leaf collection. The guys vacuumed up 90 yards of leaves which is a fairly large amount.”
Continue readingRepairs Needed at Republican Central Committee Building Shared with Knox BOW
Knox’s Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost recently informed Board of Works members about an order to repair that was issued at 13 N. Main Street.
Continue readingKnox BOW Considers Bids for Sludge Removal at Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Knox Board of Works members amended their agenda Wednesday morning to include a bid opening for sludge removal at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Meets Today
Knox Board of Works members are expected to consider a utility bill adjustment request from a Lake Street resident when they meet today.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Determines All Properties Sent to Hearing to be Non-Compliant
All of the properties that came before the Knox Board of Work for review in public hearings last Wednesday were found to be non-compliant.
Continue readingKnox Street Department Preps for Community Crossing Projects
Knox Street Superintendent Jeff Borg informed Board of Works members last Wednesday that crews are currently preparing the city’s roadways for some upcoming Community Crossings work.
Borg explained, “The process is consisting of measuring and ordering manhole riser rings, edging the streets and then getting them ready for the asphalt.”
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Updated on Main Street Property
Knox Board of Works members received an update about the property on 1&3 N Main Street when they met last week.
Continue readingKnox Wastewater Department is in the Process of “Land Applying” for the Spring
Knox Board of Works members were informed this week that Wastewater Treatment Plant employees are currently “land applying” for the spring.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Members Approve Fire Truck Change Orders
A few different change orders related a recent fire truck purchase came before the Knox Board of Works members Wednesday morning.
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