A resolution for the adoption of the 2018 budget and the 2018 salary ordinance were up for approval at the Knox City Council meeting yesterday evening. Mayor Dennis Estok asked for any questions concerning the budget and received none. The budget was adopted with unanimous approval from the members in attendance. Continue reading
Knox City Council Meets Tonight for 2018 Budget Adoption, Final Reading of Salary Ordinance
The Knox City Council will assemble in City Hall this evening at 7 p.m. Council members will act on the second and final reading of the 2018 Salary Ordinance as well as the adoption of the 2018 Budget. They will also revisit the 2018 Fire Protection Agreement between the City of Knox and Center Township and Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Departments. Continue reading
Potential Ordinance Readdressed During Knox City Council Meeting
Last Tuesday, Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston provided an update about an issue discussed during a previous Knox City Council meeting. Back in August, concerns over improper parking methods in town were addressed during the council items. Houston said he would look into whether or not an ordinance regarding those issues exists on the books.
“I looked back and saw what we had about parking on the sidewalk, also there have been some other issues about people parking their car in their front yards or parking RVs in the street so you’ve got wider than a vehicle,” Houston explained, “so I think that we’re going to have to come up with an ordinance.” Continue reading
Knox City Council Member Suggests Installing Line at Culver Road Stop Light
During the Knox City Council meeting on Tuesday, Council President Don Kring revisited an issue he discussed during the last council meeting. He asked the council to consider looking into painting a dotted line on Culver road, at the stop light located at the intersection of Main St.
Kring said the road there is wide enough where it should allow individuals turning left to be on one side, while people going straight forward can continue driving. An issue arises when people are stopped at the stop light in the center of the road. If the driver at the front of the line is turning left, that means all drivers must wait until they’ve turned before they can continue driving. Continue reading
Public Hearing over 2018 Budget Held During Knox City Council Meeting
Knox City Council held a public hearing over the 2018 budget during their meeting Tuesday night. If you missed it, don’t worry, the budget can be seen online through the Indiana Gateway for Government Units website. Click here to access the 2018 Budget for the City of Knox.
During the hearing, Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston went over specific items on the notice to the taxpayer. He explained that the max civil levy is the maximum amount of money that is allowed to be collected from property taxes. The estimated max civil levy is $1,567,438. He also described that the tax cap, the amount of money not allowed to be collected based on the classification of particular properties, is $221,292. The estimated general fund is $1,563,107. Continue reading
Knox City Council 2018 Salary Ordinance includes 3% Pay Increase, Raise for Part-time Police
The Knox City Council held the first reading of the 2018 salary ordinance during their meeting Tuesday evening. A three percent increase is being proposed across the board, with the exception of part-time police, which had a specific raise amount recommend by the Chief of Police.
Mayor Dennis Estok explained the three percent increase is being proposed across the board because of a recent insurance policy change. Continue reading
Knox City Council Votes to Increase Volunteer Fire Department Pay
During the Knox City Council meeting last night, members considered a change to the Fire Protection Agreement between the City and the Knox-Center Township Volunteer Fire Department.
As things were, volunteer firefighters would receive $10 per call, regardless of the time spent at a location. Mayor Dennis Estok said that whether they’re there for five minutes or five hours and they would still only receive $10. After attending a meeting recently Mayor Estok saw a need for an adjustment. Continue reading
Knox City Council Meets Tonight to Discuss 2018 Budget, Salary Ordinance & More
The Knox City Council has quite a few important matters on the agenda for their meeting this evening. A public hearing on the 2018 budget is scheduled as well as a resolution for the transfer of funds. Continue reading
Knox City Council Waits to Hear Back About Submitted Grant Proposals
Knox Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston presented the Knox City Council with updates about various grants during their meeting Tuesday evening. Houston has gone through the proper channels to apply for a grant that hasn’t been utilized by the city in a few years. Continue reading
Knox City Council Discusses Park Projects
During the Knox City Council meeting earlier this week, Mayor Dennis Estok informed the board that the required permit to build bathrooms and a new concession stand at Wythogan Park has been acquired. Construction on those facilities will not begin until the fall. Continue reading
Public Hearing About Wastewater Plant Project Added to Knox City Council Agenda
A public hearing about an estimated $2.7 million Wastewater Plant improvement project was approved by Knox City Council members and added to the agenda during their meeting Tuesday evening. Continue reading
Knox City Council Meeting Preview
Knox City Council will hear from an Economic Development Foundation representative during their meeting at Knox City Hall starting at 7 p.m. CT tonight. Continue reading
Knox Movies in the Park Done for Season, One More Summer Concert Planned
The City of Knox has wrapped up its Movies in the Park series for the summer. Continue reading
Demolition Planned for 202 North Pearl Street, As Part of Knox Blight Elimination Effort
The City of Knox is adding another house to its blight elimination effort. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday the owner of 202 North Pearl Street has agreed to sell the home to the city for eventual demolition. Continue reading
Funding Ready for Knox Community Center Renovations
Funding is in place for the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center renovation project.
Knox Employees May Get Three-Percent Pay Increase in 2018
Knox employees may be getting a three-percent pay raise in 2018. During the city council’s budget work session Tuesday, Mayor Dennis Estok said the city has saved money by switching health insurance providers, but that’s led to higher out-of-pocket costs for employees. Continue reading
Knox City Council to Work on 2018 Budget Tonight
The Knox City Council will work on the city’s 2018 budget tonight. Council members will meet for a budget work session at 6:15, followed by the council’s regular meeting at 7:00.
SCILL Center Expects 127 Students this Fall, Plans New Welding Facility
The Starke County Initiative for Lifelong Learning is gearing up for the start of the school year. As of last Tuesday, 127 students were signed up for SCILL’s three vocational training programs.
Fourth Annual WoodStarke Festival Scheduled for Labor Day Weekend
The WoodStarke festival will return for a fourth year this September. This year’s event will bring at least 15 bands, 10 to 12 artists, and a jiu-jitsu demonstration to Wythogan Park, according to event organizer Jacob Lippner. Continue reading
Knox Council Updates How It Compensates for Circuit Breaker Tax Credit
The Knox City Council had to change the way it compensates for the circuit breaker tax credit in the city’s budget.
