The Knox City Police Department has another new officer. Nicholas Brown was hired by the board of works Wednesday as a first class patrolman.
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Knox 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.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Once Again Calls for Demolition of Garage at 204 W. Bender
The Knox Board of Works continues pushing for the demolition of a garage at 204 West Bender Street. A demolition order was issued more than two years ago, but owner Lucia Valladares argued that the structure was viable and contractors could have it repaired in two weeks. She continued appealing the order through the court system, until the Indiana Court of Appeals dismissed the matter earlier this month.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Get Updates on 342-344 W. Spruce, 204 W. Bender Today
The Knox Board of Works will get updates on some ongoing code enforcement efforts this morning. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told the board last month that a lot of progress had been made at 342-344 West Spruce Drive, after he imposed a $2,500 fine. The board will get an update on that property today, along with 204 West Bender Street.
Continue readingKnox Wastewater Plant Project Continues to Create Challenges
Knox officials continue working out kinks with the upgraded wastewater treatment plant. Wastewater Superintendent Jason Clemons told the board of works last month said he was still dealing with “little bugs and glitches,” like gas and other alarms that keep going off.
Continue readingKnox School Board, Board of Works Approve Raised Crosswalk for Culver Road
Motorists who use Culver Road in Knox will soon have to slow down for a raised crosswalk. The school board last week agreed to add the safety feature to the ongoing building project, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingFew Apparently Interested in Joining Knox City Police Department
Openings at the Knox City Police Department appear to be generating little interest. Chief Harold Smith told the board of works Wednesday that an officer has resigned to run his own business, leaving the department shorthanded by two officers.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Get Updates on 342-344 W. Spruce Dr., 1498 E. John St.
The Knox Board of Works will get updates on code enforcement efforts at a pair of properties this morning. 342-344 West Spruce Drive and 1498 East John Street are on this morning’s agenda. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told the board last month that the John Street property was nearly cleaned up, but more work remained at the Spruce Drive property.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Gets Updates on 504 E. Culver Rd., 342-344 Spruce Dr.
The Knox Board of Works recently got an update on code enforcement efforts. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost said 504 East Culver Road has been under enforcement for quite some time, but there’s still quite a bit to clean up. “It’s still in the estate, so as far as penalties and everything, there’s really nothing, at this point, that we can do,” Pfost explained.
Continue readingKnox City Police Again Seeking New Officer
The Knox City Police Department’s staffing shortage continues. Chief Harold Smith told the board of works Wednesday that the department is still one officer down, following the departure of Alyssa Smrt.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Consider Police Department Hire This Morning
A new hire for the Knox City Police Department will be up for approval during this morning’s board of works meeting.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Agrees to Release Remaining Penalties on 8 S. Main
The City of Knox has taken some of the final procedural steps related to its takeover of a downtown building. A portion of 8 South Main Street’s roof collapsed years ago. The city took possession of the building last year, after the previous owners only reportedly paid $75 of the $2,250 fine.
Continue readingRieth-Riley Selected for Knox Community Crossings Projects
The Knox Board of Works has chosen a contractor for upcoming paving work. Rieth-Riley Construction was recently selected for the city’s Community Crossings projects, as well as an additional parking area in Wythogan Park that isn’t eligible for the matching grant.
Continue readingKnox Wastewater Project Contractor Objects to City’s $7,000 Deduction
The Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant project has hit another snag. Thieneman Construction has objected to the city’s deduction of $7,000 from its payment, following a concrete pouring accident last year that led to the need for an unanticipated cold joint in the basement wall.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Get Update on Wastewater Plant Projects This Morning
The Knox Board of Works will get an update on the wastewater plant project this morning. After numerous delays and cost overruns, it finally appeared to be complete, only for several more issues to turn up.
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