A Knox downtown property is still under enforcement action under the unsafe building authority.
Continue readingEnforcement Action Continues on Downtown Knox Property
Structural Engineer to Evaluate Building in Downtown Knox
The City of Knox will be hiring a structural engineer to evaluate the condition of a downtown structure.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Considers Demolition Bid
The Knox Board of Works members opened a single bid for the demolition of 313 Ostrander Court when they met last week.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves 2019 Holiday Schedule, Questions Arise Over Necessity of Election Days
While reviewing the holiday schedule for 2019, Knox City Council members discussed the possibility of potentially leaving election days off of future schedules. Continue reading
Knox City Council Meets Tonight
The 2019 Holiday Schedule for Knox City employees that was approved by the Board of Works back in November will come before the City Council for final approval tonight. Members are also expected to set their meeting schedule for next year. Continue reading
LiquiForce Crews Complete Sewer Lining Project in the City of Knox
A major sewer lining project that was being conducted in the City of Knox has been completed.
Wastewater Department Superintendent Kelly Clemons discussed the project with members of the Board of Works when they met last Wednesday. She mentioned that the videos taken during the project were received and viewed.
She added that the invoice for the project was submitted and noted that it was for about $1,400 more than the original bid that was submitted by LiquiForce back in the summertime. Continue reading
Knox Board of Works Members Consider Request from Main Street Homeowners
The Knox Board of Works members considered a request from residents at 205 S Main Street when they met this week.
Mayor Dennis Explained that the homeowners were seeking permission to place a dumpster in the road in front of their home as they complete some roof work. He explained, “They absolutely have no room in their yard to put a dumpster and they can’t put it in the alley because of the garbage and all that.” Continue reading
Knox Police K-9 to Receive New Ballistics Vest Thanks to Generous Donation
The Knox Police Department’s K-9 O’Neill will soon be equipped with a brand new ballistics vest thanks to a generous donation.
Sergeant Chad Dulin, who serves as the city’s K-9 officer delivered the monthly report for the police department at Wednesday morning’s Board of Works meeting.
During the report, Sergeant Dulin said a $1,000 donation was received and those funds were utilized to order a new vest for his K-9 partner. Continue reading
Knox Board of Works Approves 2019 Holiday Schedule
Members of the Knox Board of Works approved the 2019 Holiday Schedule when they met Wednesday morning.
The only question about the document came from member Steve Dodge who asked if there were city elections next year. Mayor Dennis Estok and Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston confirmed that local elections will be held in 2019. Continue reading
The Knox Board of Works Meets Today
The City Holiday Schedule for 2019 will be considered by the members of the Knox Board of Works when they meet today. Continue reading
Knox Board of Works Update on Unsafe Building
The owner of 6 N. Pearl Street in Knox gave an update to the Knox Board of Works members last week. The property was previously deemed unsafe, but Lucia Valladares purchased the property on a tax sale and has been working to remodel the home in the hopes to provide a nice home for a family.
Knox Board of Works Gets Renovation Update on Downtown Storefront
Repair work continues at 1 and 3 N. Main Street in Knox.
Work to Clean up Property Continues in Knox
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.
Crews Working on Knox City Street Design
Crews are working on the Knox downtown street design.
Knox Board of Works to Meet Today
The Knox Board of Works members will meet today where they will discuss an unsafe building at 8 S. Main Street.
Owner of Unsafe Structure in Knox Updates Board of Works on Progress
Remodeling efforts are stalled at 6 N. Pearl Street after owner Lucia Valladares told the Knox Board of Works members she fired the contractor for several reasons.
Knox Property Owner Working to Remedy Violations at Downtown Storefront
The owner of 1 and 3 N. Main Street in Knox continues to make improvements at the property after being cited nearly a year ago for several violations.
New Probationary Officer Approved for Knox City Police Department
A probationary patrolman is now on duty after a decision by the Knox Board of Works members last week.
Citations Issued to Knox Residents in Order to Clean up Properties
Several property owners in the City of Knox have been issued citations for having tall grass and excessive garbage on their properties.
Knox Board of Works Members Approve Fire Truck Change Order
The Knox Board of Works members discussed a change order for the newly purchased fire truck for the Knox-Center Township Fire Department.
