A familiar face will soon be rejoining the Knox City Police Department. The board of works voted unanimously last week to hire Dave Combs for the open patrolman position.
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Knox Board of Works to Consider Filling Patrolman Position, Get Code Enforcement Updates
A decision on a new police officer may officially be made during today’s Knox Board of Works meeting. Board members will consider a recommendation to fill the patrolman position.
Continue readingKnox School Board Holds Off on Decision on Middle School Message Board
More electronic signs may be coming to the Knox Community Schools campus. Back in March, the school corporation installed a message board at the corner of Main Street and Redskin Trail. Now, the Knox Board of Works has agreed to let the middle school add its own sign in the city’s right of way along Main Street.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Approves Another Extension for Wastewater Project
The Knox Wastewater Treatment project has gotten yet another extension from the board of works. In September, Mayor Dennis Estok promised that there would be no more extensions, but when the board met again last month, members unanimously approved a third change order. It pushes substantial completion to this Thursday and final completion to December 11, while raising the cost by more than another $45,000.
Continue readingKnox City Police Department Seeking New Officer
The Knox City Police Department will soon be adding to its force. Police Chief Harold Smith told the board of works Wednesday that his department is currently down three officers. Mayor Dennis Estok added that officers are getting burned out and wouldn’t be able to use their vacation time, due to the shortage.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Consider School Corporation’s Crosswalk and Signage Plans
A couple of items related to the Knox Community School Corporation’s building project will be up for the board of works’ approval this morning. Board members will consider plans for a Culver Road crosswalk and signage for the middle school.
Continue readingFuture Still Uncertain for Remaining Portion of 8 South Main Street in Knox
A portion of 8 South Main Street in Downtown Knox has been demolished, but the future of the rest of the building remains up in the air. “The building’s not done. It’s in bad shape,” Mayor Dennis Estok recently told the city council. “But the demoed part of it is out of there, the rot and all that, so at least the other two buildings are safe now. They don’t have to worry about it or anything.”
Continue readingOwner of 204 West Bender, 6 North Pearl Faces Additional Penalties
The owner of a pair of Knox properties now faces additional penalties, after city officials say she failed to complete repairs by this month’s deadline.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Approves Another Extension for Wastewater Plant Project
Completion of the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant project has been delayed yet again. The board of works Wednesday reluctantly agreed to extend substantial completion to the week of October 12 and final completion to November 12.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Consider Additional Penalties on 6 North Pearl Street
The Knox Board of Works will consider additional penalties against the owner of 6 North Pearl Street today. The board had called for the home’s demolition back in 2016 but later agreed to give the owner a chance to fix the issues. Board members will also get updates on 253 East Washington Street, 8 South Main Street, and 204 West Bender Street.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Assesses Penalty due to Lack of Repairs at 401 E. Lake Street
The owners of 401 East Lake Street in Knox could have to pay a $2,500 penalty, after city officials say they failed to make necessary repairs for the past year. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told the board of works last month that he issued an order to repair the home last September, after getting numerous complaints about birds flying in and out through holes in the walls. Specifically, the owners were asked to finish the exterior siding, roof, and roof framing.
Continue readingWork Progressing at Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant
Work is picking up at the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant. That’s according to Engineer Steve Henschen with Jones Petrie Rafinski. He told the board of works last week that the building shell is up, and the building is almost completely enclosed. Henschen added that work inside the building was proceeding at a “rapid pace.”
Continue readingKnox Preparing to Take Possession of 8 S. Main Street
The City of Knox is moving closer to revitalizing a dilapidated downtown building. The city has been trying to take possession of 8 South Main Street, after a portion of the roof collapsed and the owner failed to pay most of the fine.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Hold Hearing on 401 E. Lake Street Today
The Knox Board of Works will get updates on a number of properties this morning. A public hearing is scheduled for 401 East Lake Street, while city officials are set to give updates on 253 East Washington, 8 South Main, and 204 West Bender.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Satisfied with Repairs at 1 & 3 N. Main St.
The Knox Board of Works has agreed to withdraw its court case against the owner of 1 & 3 North Main Street. After years of calling for repairs, Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost recently told board members that he finally believes the work is substantially complete.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Calling for Exterior Repairs at 253 E. Washington
The owners of 253 East Washington Street in Knox are facing a $2,500 fine, if they don’t start making visible repairs. The Knox Board of Works recently found the property not to be in compliance.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Grants 56-Day Extension for Wastewater Plant Upgrades
The Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant project has officially been extended by 56 days, but not without some concerns from the board of works. Board members approved the extension during a special meeting Tuesday.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Continue Discussing Wastewater Project Extension Today
The Knox Board of Works will continue discussing a proposed time extension for the wastewater plant project today. Thieneman Construction is asking for an extra 56 days to complete the work. Substantial completion had originally been scheduled for next Monday.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Not Ready to Give 56-Day Extension for Wastewater Project
The Knox Board of Works wants more information before agreeing to give Thieneman Construction more time to finish improvements to the wastewater treatment plant. Engineer Steve Henschen with Jones Petrie Rafinski told board members Wednesday that Thieneman has asked for a 56-day extension.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Hold Hearings on 53 E. Water, 253 E. Washington
The Knox Board of Works will get updates on a number of code enforcement efforts this morning. Public hearings will be held on the properties at 53 East Water and 253 East Washington. Updates will also be given on 204 West Bender and 1 & 3 North Main, and the penalty status of 8 S. Main Street will be discussed.
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