Knox Board of Works members were informed about the work that’s being done to address code violations at 1&3 N. Main Street when they met last Wednesday.
Continue readingMain Street Property Discussed by Knox Board of Works
Knox Street Dept. Meets Salt Commitment Requirement, Mayor Encourages Coordination About Summer Projects
The Knox Street Department has met the commitment
City of Knox to be Included in CAD System Switch After Entering into Agreement with County
Knox officials took action last week to get on board with the county-wide switch to a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
Continue readingKnox Wastewater Department Attends Annual Underground Digging Safety Training
Knox Wastewater employees recently attended some training related to underground digging safety.
When the Board of Works members met Wednesday morning, Wastewater Superintendent Kelly Clemons provided some details about the course that’s hosted by Indiana 811.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Updated on Roosevelt Road Property
Progress that’s been made on the property located at 207-209 N. Roosevelt Road in Knox was discussed during Wednesday morning’s Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.
Continue readingKnox Wastewater Department Receives Less From FEMA Than Expected
The City of Knox reportedly received less than they expected in flood reimbursement funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Scheduled to Meet This Morning
Members of the Knox Board of Works are anticipating an update about a property on Roosevelt Road when they meet today.
Continue readingDowntown Knox Building to be Demolished
The building that formerly housed the Independent Biker Association in downtown Knox will be demolished.
Continue readingDowntown Knox Property Owner Continues Rehabilitating Building
The owner of 1 and 3. N. Main Street in Knox promises to have more repairs done to the storefront in the coming month.
Continue readingPublic Hearing Held for Knox Property under Enforcement
A Knox property previously ordered for demolition will now undergo necessary repairs.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Meet Today
The Knox Board of Works will meet today where the members plan on receiving updates on several unsafe properties in the city.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Recommendation from Planning Commision
Knox City Council members considered at a recommendation from the Planning Commission when they met for the final meeting of 2018.
Planning Administrator Kenny Pfost explained that the recommendation had to do specifically with those who have a residential property in an area that is zoned as agricultural or general commercial.
Continue readingEnforcement Action Continues on Downtown Knox Property
A Knox downtown property is still under enforcement action under the unsafe building authority.
Continue readingStructural 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
