The Knox City Council voted to adopt the city’s 2019 budget Tuesday. The total budget adds up to almost $3.1 million, with more than $1.6 million of that being the General Fund.
Knox City Council Approves $15,000 Loan for Park Operations
Making sure the Knox Parks and Recreation Department has enough money to keep operating is the goal of a temporary loan approved by the city council Tuesday. It lets the park department borrow $15,000 for operational expenses out of the Park Capital Improvement Fund, according to Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston.
Knox City Council to Vote on 2019 Budget Tonight
The Knox City Council is expected to adopt the city’s 2019 budget tonight. The proposal calls for a total budget of almost $3.1 million, according to the notice posted on the state’s Gateway portal.
Knox Parks Department to Benefit from Gator Purchase Approved by City Council
The Knox City Council approved the purchase of a John Deere Gator when they met last Tuesday.
Mayor Dennis Estok explained that the City has been considering purchasing a Gator to assist the individual who mows the lots around town. He currently pushes his mower from place to place because he doesn’t have anything to cart it around in. Estok added that it could also be utilized to supervise events down at the park.
Additionally, the Parks Department has been looking into options for a Gator with four seats to replace the one they have which only has two. Continue reading
Mayor of Knox Signs Proclamation Establishing Society of Saint Vincent DePaul Week
When Knox City Council members met this week, Mayor Dennis Estok informed them about a proclamation he signed on Tuesday.
He told members, “I signed a proclamation proclaiming the week of September 29th as the Society of Saint Vincent DePaul Week.” Continue reading
Knox City Council to Hold Budget Hearing Tonight
Citizens have a chance to weigh in on the 2019 Budget for the City of Knox when council members hold a public hearing during their meeting tonight. According to Indiana Gateway for Governmental Units, Knox has a total budget estimate of $3,081,175. Continue reading
Street Print Project Delay Addressed at Knox City Council Meeting
A portion of the street print project in Knox will be done this year, but officials will have to wait a bit longer before the city’s emblem is added.
Back in June, city council members cast a unanimous vote to move forward with a project that would allow the company Ennis-Flint to install a street print of the city’s logo and designed crosswalks at the intersection of Lake and Main streets.
At last Tuesday’s Knox City Council meeting, Councilwoman Bertha Blue asked when the project would commence. Continue reading
More Renovation Work Needed Before the Knox Redevelopment Pilot Program Can Start
Some more work still needs to be done to the building at 10 South Main Street before the Knox Redevelopment Pilot Program can get off the ground.
Mayor Dennis Estok announced at last week’s city council meeting that things are getting close but they’re not quite there yet. Estok told members, “There’s a possibility that it will be in good enough shape in probably about a month to start advertising that pilot program.” Continue reading
Knox City Council to Hold Work Session Over Budget Prior to Regular Meeting
Knox City Council members will hold a work study session to discuss the 2019 Budget before their regularly scheduled meeting tonight.
The work session will start at 6:15 p.m. At their last meeting, members decided to hold this session in order to get more familiar with all the details surrounding the proposed budget prior to the public hearing over it which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11th.
The council’s regular meeting will start at 7 p.m. Continue reading
Knox Clerk-Treasurer Delivers Community Center Renovation Project Update
Knox Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston updated city council member about the ongoing renovation project at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center at this week’s meeting.
Clerk-Treasurer Houston said the project is nearing completion, with just a few minor things remaining. He noted that they will, of course, still have to deal with upkeep and maintenance but for the most part, the major renovations are all finished.
During Tuesday’s meeting, he informed them about the function behind the most recent addition. Continue reading
Knox Clerk-Treasurer Shares Budget Information with City Council
Some important budget information was provided to Knox City Council members when they met Tuesday. Continue reading
Knox City Council Approves Amendement to Employee Sick Leave Policy
Knox City Council members approved a minor amendment to the employee handbook when they met Tuesday evening.
Mayor Dennis Estok explained that a few words were stricken from the City’s sick leave policy in order to clear up some confusion. Continue reading
Knox City Council Meets Tonight
Knox City Council members will discuss recommended changes to the employee handbook when they meet tonight at 7 p.m.
The tentative agenda for tonight’s meeting indicates that the proposed changes have to do with sick leave. Members will also discuss recommended changes related to the code of ordinances. Continue reading
Knox City Council Approves Golf Cart Exemption Request
Knox City Council members considered a golf-cart exemption request when they met Tuesday night.
The city’s golf-cart ordinance requires operators to hold a valid driver’s license. However, there is a provision that states individuals can appeal to the city council for an exception to the rule. A mother and her adult son came before council members this week to explain why they felt an exemption should be made. Continue reading
Knox City Council Reviews Cleaning Services Agreement
The cleaning service agreement for the City of Knox was reviewed when council members met Tuesday night.
Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston informed the board that the city has an agreement with an individual who performs cleaning services at City Hall where They Use Eco-friendly Products as they do in the Community Center and the Girl Scout Cabin. Continue reading
Knox City Council to Meet Tonight
When Knox City Council members meet tonight, they will consider a golf cart exemption request.
This item appeared on the agenda at the council’s last meeting but since the individual submitting the request was unable to attend, the matter was moved to this week’s meeting.
Hamlet Council Joins Starke County’s Stellar Communities Application
The Town of Hamlet is joining Starke County’s effort to become a Stellar Community. The county government plans to team up with the county’s three incorporated municipalities to apply for a regional Stellar designation in 2019. The Hamlet Town Council voted Wednesday to move forward with the process, along with the rest of the county.
Serenity Gardens Mural Project in Knox Could Possibly Start as Soon as This Week
As long as the weather cooperates and the necessary equipment can be accessed, the mural project at Serenity Gardens in Knox could get started as soon as this week.
Mayor Dennis Estok met with artist Joe Eskridge last Wednesday to go over details related to the project at the corner of Main and Lake Streets. When discussing the strategy of how he plans to tackle the wall mural, Eskridge said he is going to utilize a grid pattern to help break up the work. Continue reading
In Need of Volunteers, Director of Kid’s Closet Ministry Discusses Program with Local Officials
The Kid’s Closet Ministry provides helpful resources such as clothing, hygiene products and school supplies to children across Starke County and it takes a lot of kind, dedicated people to make this possible.
Director Linda Lewandowski recently provided presentations to both the Knox City Council and the North Judson Town Council, explaining the specifics of the program as well as highlighting the need for more volunteers. Continue reading
Knox City Council Holds Hearing Over Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project
Knox City Council members held a public hearing and considered two resolutions related to the proposed improvement project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant when they met this week.
At the start of Tuesday’s hearing, KIRPC Community Development Planner Emily Albaugh reminded those in attendance that the City of Knox is applying for OCRA’s Wastewater Drinking Water grant. Continue reading
