The Knox Mayor’s Office extended their appreciation to everyone who participated in the city’s Holiday Decorating Contest and announced this year’s winners.
Carlson Drive was really feeling the Christmas Spirit, with the second and first place winners both residing there. Continue reading
With money remaining from the Blight Elimination Grant, Knox officials are looking for a few more eye sores to get rid of within the city limits.
In his report during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston stated that about $36,000 is left over from that grant.
Mayor Dennis Estok added that they can afford to eliminate two more structures and encouraged anyone who owns a blighted or abandoned building to contact his office as soon as possible. Continue reading
Knox City Council members considered an amendment to their existing water tap ordinance when they met Tuesday night. Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston informed council members that the ordinance presented was a combination of a few different documents. Continue reading
A resolution authorizing a grant to be submitted to the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority was approved by Knox City Council members Tuesday night.
Mayor Dennis Estok explained that officials will be applying for an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation grant that is geared toward helping low and moderate income individuals as well as those with disabilities.
Mayor Estok indicated that the funding would help offset the cost of various rehabilitation projects including those that have to do with electricity, plumbing or roof work. Continue reading
The 2019 Holiday Schedule for Knox City employees that was approved by the Board of Works back in November will come before the City Council for final approval tonight. Members are also expected to set their meeting schedule for next year. Continue reading
Knox Police Chief Harold Smith asked city council members to review the city’s no parking fines when members met Tuesday night.
Chief Smith mentioned that the fine is currently set at $5 and that doesn’t seem to dissuade people from parking in prohibited areas. Continue reading
One perk to the sun setting sooner around this time of year is having more time to appreciate all the vibrant decorations. In order to give Knox residents a chance to show off their Christmas spirit, officials are hosting a holiday decorating contest.
If you’d like to have your address added to the list of competing houses you must notify the Mayor’s Office by Monday, December 10th. Continue reading
Knox City Council members will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in City Hall for their final meeting of the month. Continue reading
The City of Knox was awarded $346,138.07 in the most recent round of INDOT’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Program.
When City Council members met earlier this month, Mayor Dennis Estok indicated they were fortunate to be a recipient this year since about 444 communities applied and only 283 were awarded funds. Continue reading
Employees who work for the City of Knox will see a 3 percent pay raise in 2019, following a decision made by city council members last week.
The 2019 Salary Ordinance was up for consideration during last Tuesday’s city council meeting. In addition to the raise, the ordinance had a few other changes as well. Continue reading
Knox City officials are once again applying for a Community Development Block Grant through OCRA’s Wastewater Drinking Water program to help fund an improvement project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The Kankakee Iroquois Regional Planning Commission (KIRPC) is serving as the grant writer and administrator for this project. KIRPC Community Development Planner Emily Albaugh attended Tuesday night’s Knox City Council meeting and presented some information during the public hearing over the grant application.
She informed council members that this grant application will differ from the initial one since they’re now permitted to apply for even more funding. Continue reading
A concern about the amount of handicap parking spots near the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center was brought before Knox officials during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Continue reading
A public hearing over a Community Development Block Grant for the Knox wastewater and drinking water project will be held during tonight’s City Council meeting.
Public attendance during hearings is valuable to the grant process so residents are encouraged to attend tonight’s meeting to ask questions and provide input. Continue reading
If you’re interested in being one of “Santa’s little helpers” during this year’s Peppermint Parade in Knox, be sure to attend the planning meeting scheduled for later this month.
When the city council met last Tuesday, Mayor Dennis Estok announced that a meeting to coordinate volunteer efforts event will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7th in the Nancy J. Dembowski Center.
Estok noted that the Peppermint Parade will take place on Saturday, December 1st. He added, “That’s when Santa Claus comes to town and then we go to the park to the Santa Claus house and he greets the kids. We give out hot chocolate and s’mores.” Continue reading
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok issued a reminder about some upcoming Halloween festivities at last Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Mayor Estok stated that trick-or-treating hours in Knox will be on Halloween from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. He added that there will be costume judging contest at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center once trick-or-treating ends. Continue reading
Do you have a tree that would make the perfect centerpiece for this year’s downtown holiday celebration in Knox?
When Knox City Council member met last Tuesday, Mayor Dennis Estok mentioned that the City is looking for somebody local who’s willing to donate a tree that’s at least 25 feet tall. Continue reading
During his report at Tuesday’s Knox City Council meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston discussed some internal controls training that’s required annually.
Houston explained, “This is where people working for the city are watching to make sure that there isn’t any kind of waste, fraud or abuse going on, that the accounting is being done correctly, that things aren’t being stolen or anything like that. The state has some training, it’s about 30 minutes, you watch a film.” Continue reading
Community members are invited to bring non-perishable food donations to the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center tonight in order to gain access to the Country Music and Gospel Bluegrass Jam event hosted by the City of Knox.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. and wrap up around 10 p.m.
Earlier this week, Mayor Dennis Estok told city council members and meeting attendees that there will be a few bands that typically perform during this annual event. However, he noted that it’s open to community musicians as well. Continue reading
The SCILL Center is once again teaming up with the City of Knox to provide some fall time lawn care assistance to senior citizens and physically disabled residents.
At Tuesday night’s Knox City Council meeting, Mayor Dennis Estok issued a reminder about this opportunity. He noted that the SCILL Center is only able to accommodate 15 residences and the service is provided on a first come, first served basis. Continue reading
The fire service contracts for Center and Jackson Townships were presented at Tuesday night’s Knox City Council meeting.
Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston informed the council that the contracts will remain the same except they will only be for 1 year versus 2 years. Continue reading
