Knox Board of Works members will hold two meetings in City Hall today. First, a closed executive session will be held at 9 a.m. and then a public meeting will follow at 9:30. Continue reading
Knox Board of Works Considers Bids for JW Hicks Sewer Extension
Knox Board of Works members considered bids for a sewer extension at JW Hicks when they met at the end of June.
Mayor Dennis Estok said that the firm Territorial Engineering handled writing up the specifications and other aspects of the bidding process. There were two bids received for the project. Continue reading
National Rural Water Health Insurance Option Presented at Knox BOW Meeting
Knox Board of Works members received some health insurance information from Wastewater Superintendent Kelly Clemons when they met last Wednesday.
Superintendent Clemons said she wanted the board members to be aware that health insurance is offered through National Rural Water, just in case they’re considering a switch down the line. Continue reading
Knox Board of Works Receives Update About Pearl Street Structure
A progress report on a Pearl Street property was provided when Knox Board of Works members met last Wednesday.
Neighborhood Development Project Manager Rosie Levya provided the update and handed out the schematics of what is planned for the disheveled structure that stands at 6 N. Pearl Street. Continue reading
Knox Police Chief Updates the Board of Works About Ongoing Hiring Process
The Knox City Police Department will soon gain another officer. Police Chief Harold Smith provided a report to Board of Works members last Wednesday, filling them in on the hiring process thus far. Continue reading
Upgrades Needed at Pacific Lift Station Brought to the Attention of Knox Board of Works
Knox Wastewater Superintendent Kelly Clemons informed Board of Works members last Wednesday that an integral lift station that services much of the Industrial Park needs some upgrades.
The superintendent explained, “Our Pacific lift station, we want to rebuild the valve box in that. While we’re doing this we want to add a bypass so if the pumps go down, the power goes down or something happens we can get that water moved down the line.” Continue reading
Knox Board of Works Receives Progress Report Over Various Rental Properties
When Knox Board of Works members met Wednesday morning they discussed the ongoing repairs being made to several rental properties owned Melvin Zieters. Continue reading
Knox City Police Chief Assists Code Enforcement Officer
Code Enforcement Officer Kenny Pfost was recently assisted by Knox City Police Chief Harold Smith. When the Board of Works members met Wednesday morning, Chief Smith reported on the tag-team effort.
“Last week, Code Enforcement Officer Kenny Pfost wanted me to go with him to several residences here in town to enforce a couple ordinances, vehicle violations.” Continue reading
Knox BOW Addresses Non-compliance on Main Street Property
Members of the Knox Board of Works discussed a non-compliance issue with a Main Street property owner when they met this week. Continue reading
Knox BOW Approves Bid for 2018 Sewer Lining Project
Knox Board of Works members considered bids for the 2018 sewer lining project when they met Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Knox Board of Works Meets Today
The Knox Board of Works members will open bids for 2018 sewer lining and a sewer extension at J.W. Hicks, Inc. when they meet today.
Members will also receive updates on the properties at 1 and 3 N. Main Street and 6 N. Pearl Street. Property owner Melvin Zeiters will also be present to give the board a progress report on some properties that he has been cited for recently. Continue reading
Knox Clerk-Treasurer Free to Begin Budget Process After City Council Approves Fund Transfer
Knox City Council members had to move a little money around before the budget season begins.
When members met at the end of May, Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston explained that the budget process will begin in June. He noted that all accounts need to be in black and alerted them that there were only two funds that needed attention before he could proceed. Continue reading
Knox Landlord Addresses Code Enforcement Issues with Board of Works Members
The Knox Board of Works members addressed several code enforcement issues at 201 and 102 S. Heaton Street.
Knox Board of Works Members Get Update on Unsafe Properties
The Knox Board of Works members decided to extend a construction permit for four months in order for renovation work at 6 N. Pearl Street to continue. The permit expired on May 22.
Knox Community Crossings Projects Complete, Sewer Extension Project Nears Completion
The four projects for this year’s Community Crossings projects in Knox are complete.
Knox City Police Department Looking for Officers
Applications are available for a Knox City Police officer position.
Knox Property Owner Discusses Code Enforcement Violations
Melvin Zeiters appeared before the Knox Board of Works Wednesday morning to discuss several code enforcement violations.
Knox Board of Works to Meet Today
The Knox Board of Works will meet today to discuss several code enforcement issues and get an update on blighted structures.
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
Fire Truck Bid Opened at Knox BOW Meeting Comes in about $20,660 Less Than Anticipated
Knox Board of Works members approved a bid from the fire apparatus manufacturer Toyne, Inc when they met Wednesday morning.
Toyne was the only company to submit a bid on time and their proposal listed a cost of $579,334.71 for an available pumper truck. The bid came in about $20,665 less than the expected price of $600,000. Continue reading