Bids related to 2020 Community Crossings projects as well as paving work expected to occur in Wythogan and Sandy Acres Parks were opened during the Knox Board of Works’ Wednesday morning meeting.
Continue readingKnox BOW Considers Special Leak Adjustment for Star Court Resident
The Knox Board of Works heard about a leak that recently occurred that resulted in a Star Court Resident receiving a bill that was remarkably higher than average.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Meets Today
The Knox Board of Works will open multiple bids when they meet in City Hall this morning at 9:30 a.m.
Continue readingCompany Working on Knox Wastewater Treatment Facility to Start Mobilization
The company expected to work on upgrades to the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant plans to start mobilizing equipment soon.
Continue readingKnox Police, Code Enforcement Officers Deliver Reports to BOW Members
Knox City Police Chief Harold Smith told the Board of Works members last week that several officers are experiencing medical issues which has plagued the department.
Continue readingKnox Wastewater Department Saves Big on Furnace Repair
Knox Wastewater Superintendent Kelly Clemons recently told Board of Works members about how her Department was able to save more than $725 on a recent repair.
Continue readingKnox BOW Issues Order for Rehabilitation of Property on Lambert Street
The Knox Board of Works members voted to issue another order for rehabilitation of the home at 306 W. Lambert Street.
Continue readingKnox City Police Department to Purchase New Vehicle, Sell Surplus Vehicle
The Knox City Police Department will be getting a new police vehicle.
Continue readingKnox BOW, City Council to Meet Thursday
With the holiday season upon us, the regular meetings of the Knox City Board of Works and the Knox City Council are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 26.
Continue readingKnox Police Chief Reports Good Turnout for Second Women’s Self-Defense Class
The Knox City Police Department is reporting success with its second women’s self-defense class of the year. The free training session was held at Knox High School on November 23.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Updated on Well Rehab
Well rehabilitation is currently underway in the City of Knox. Back in September, the board of works agreed to let well two be cleaned and refurbished. At the time, Water Superintendent Tim Lindewald said it was running about 150 to 200 gallons per minute under par, causing more wear and tear.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Updated on Broken Sewer Line
Repairing a broken sewer line is estimated to cost the City of Knox about $16,000.
Wastewater Superintendent Kelly Clemons told the board of works last week that a break happened in a 10-inch line about 14 feet deep, in the area between Delaware and New York streets, east of Heaton Street.
Continue readingFinal Preparations Underway for Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
Work will soon begin on upgrades to the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant. Back in September, the board of works chose Thieneman Construction to do the work for just over $1.6 million.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Drops Fines on 253 West Locust Drive
The Knox Board of Works has agreed to drop the fines against the owner of 253 West Locust Drive. The property had racked up a total of $900 in fines, due to a number of vehicles and clutter in the yard.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Sets New Requirements for 6 North Pearl Street Repairs
The Knox Board of Works is taking steps to get the owner of 6 North Pearl Street to finish repairs.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Hold Hearing over 6 North Pearl Street Today
The years-long discussion on a house at 6 North Pearl Street continues this morning with a public hearing before the Knox Board of Works. The board had called for its demolition back in 2016 but later agreed to let the owner try to fix the structural issues.
Continue readingNight and Day Difference at Locust Drive Property Noted During Knox BOW Meeting
Knox Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost addressed progress made at a property on Locust Drive during the most recent Board of Works meeting.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Votes to Reschedule Bench Trial for 1&3 North Main Street
A bench trial over the property located at 1&3 N. Main Street that was scheduled for this week was discussed by the Knox Board of Works when members met last Wednesday.
Continue readingKnox BOW Schedules Public Hearing for Pearl Street Property
When the Knox Board of Works met earlier this month, members received an update on an unsafe structure located at 6 N. Pearl Street.
Continue readingKnox BOW Approves Purchase of Tractor for Street Department
The Knox Board of Works considered quotes for a tractor for the Street Department when members met last week.
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