Knox City Council and Knox Board of Works members will be meeting in special meetings this week.
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Knox Board of Works, Water Department Working to Fix Water, Filtering Issues
The Knox Board of Works members asked for more time to research an upcoming needed project at the Knox Water Department to fix media and the manganese levels in the water.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Meet Today
The Knox Board of Works will meet this morning where they will consider their meeting schedule for 2022, as well as the 2022 holiday schedule.
Continue readingKnox Council Agrees to Pay for Half of Water Filtration Updates with American Rescue Plan Money
The City of Knox will be dipping into its American Rescue Plan money to upgrade its water filtration system, but exactly how much it will cost still remains to be seen. The city council recently agreed to use the money to cover half the cost of replacing the filter media, at the recommendation of Mayor Dennis Estok.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Approves Quote for Sewer Lining
The City of Knox is resuming its sewer lining efforts. The board of works last week approved the lone quote from Insituform for almost $104,000, pending the review of Wastewater Superintendent Jason Clemons.
Continue readingKnox City Police to Start Carrying Narcan amid Spike in Overdoses
Knox City Police officers will soon carry Narcan. Chief Harold Smith told the board of works Wednesday that they haven’t until now, since EMS is already in town and certain regulations would have to be followed, “But here lately, we’ve been having overdoses left and right, so we’re going to start carrying it, each officer.”
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Consider Filter Media Change Today
The Knox Board of Works is expected to consider an upgrade to the city’s water filtration system this morning. A filter media change will be up for the board’s approval.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Approves Wastewater Equipment Update
The Knox Wastewater Department is updating its equipment. The board of works recently agreed to let Superintendent Jason Clemons buy a new self-priming, trailer-mounted bypass pump for just over $25,000, the lowest of the three quotes he received.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Orders Property Owners to Fix Buildings or Pay $2,500 Fine
Two Knox property owners have been given 30 days to finish repairing their buildings or face a $2,500 fine. Mayor Dennis Estok told the rest of the board of works last week that the front of 1 North Main Street has had broken glass for months, and while owner Pete Milev said he has some replacement glass, it hasn’t been installed yet.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Seeking to Collect Unpaid Penalties on Two Properties
The Knox Board of Works is going after unpaid fines on a couple of properties. Board members voted Wednesday to attach a $5,000 civil penalty on 401 East Lake Street as a special assessment on its taxes, if it isn’t brought into compliance by September 3.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Get Updates on Code Enforcement Efforts this Morning
Updates on code enforcement efforts are expected at this morning’s Knox Board of Works meeting. Public hearings are scheduled for 1 North Main Street and property belonging to Melvin Zeiters.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Adds $5,000 Fine for 401 E. Lake Street
The Knox Board of Works is increasing the fines on 401 East Lake Street. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost recently told board members that the owners were ordered to remove garbage from the property almost three years ago, but issues remain. “It’s been an ongoing battle with them,” Pfost said. “I can’t get them to do what is asked of them.”
Continue readingKnox Planning Water and Sewer Upgrades with American Rescue Plan Funding
The City of Knox is looking to stretch its federal COVID-19 money as far as possible. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that Knox has gotten the first $400,000 of its American Rescue Plan money.
Continue readingKnox City Police Department Hires another New Officer
The Knox City Police Department has another new officer. Nicholas Brown was hired by the board of works Wednesday as a first class patrolman.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Consider another Police Hire Today
Another new hire for the Knox City Police Department will be up for approval during this morning’s board of works meeting. The board is expected to hold a public hearing on code enforcement issues at 401 East Lake Street.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Approves Final Payout for Wastewater Plant Project despite Ongoing Problems
The Knox Board of Works has approved the final payout for the Wastewater Treatment Plant project, even though some issues remain. After months of negotiations with Thieneman Construction, the board approved a final change order during a special meeting last week. It accepts Thieneman’s offer of two consecutive five-year maintenance bonds, since a concrete pouring mishap last year could make the basement wall more prone to leaks.
Continue readingKnox City Police Department Hires New Officer
The Knox City Police Department has a new officer. The board of works approved the conditional hire of Ashley Vandemark during a special meeting Thursday.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Consider Police Hire This Morning
A new hire for the Knox City Police Department will be up for approval during a special board of works meeting this morning. An emergency hearing will be held on 401 West Bender Street, and board members will consider a final payment to Thieneman Construction.
Continue readingIssues Remain at Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant
Knox officials continue working through some issues with the upgraded wastewater treatment plant. Mayor Dennis Estok told the rest of the board of works last month that the city was still holding back some of the retainage from Thieneman Construction.
Continue readingKnox Wastewater Superintendent Urges Proper Disposal of Wipes
The City of Knox is urging residents to keep wipes out of their toilets. Wastewater Superintendent Jason Clemons gave the reminder during last week’s board of works meeting.
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