The City of Knox is giving residents a chance to clean up their properties. Dumpster Days are scheduled for Saturday, May 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Summer events may be coming back after a year off due to the pandemic, but in order for that to happen, they’ll need some help. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that things are lining up for the July 3 Family Fun Day, but they’re still trying to round up volunteers. “These events, it’s like starting all over,” he said. “You know, we’ve lost our continuity a little bit.”
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Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is urging residents to continue wearing masks when out in public. He notes that businesses still have the option to require employees to wear masks, even though Governor Holcomb eased the statewide mask mandate to an advisory.
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New security cameras will soon be coming to Wythogan Park, thanks to federal COVID-19 relief funding. The Knox City Council Tuesday approved the purchase of an eight-camera system from Vermillion Systems in Walkerton for close to $20,000.
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After two years, the City of Knox is finally about to close out its Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation grant. In March of 2019, the city got funding from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority to help homeowners make needed repairs.
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The Knox City Police Department’s staffing shortage continues. Chief Harold Smith told the board of works Wednesday that the department is still one officer down, following the departure of Alyssa Smrt.
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Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is confident that summer events and programs could make a comeback, but only if residents do their part. “I know there’s people that refuses to get the vaccine and all of that, but if everybody does their part and we get the vaccine, I guarantee you, we can have all of our events,” Estok told the city council Tuesday.
Continue readingThe Knox City Council will meet for a work session tonight at 6:00 before its regular meeting at 7:00. No specific discussion topics are listed on the advance agenda, but council members previously discussed the need to update the specifications for trash and recycling bids.
Continue readingThe City of Knox may have to rethink its approach when it comes to attracting housing. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that it doesn’t look like tax credits would be an option.
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The Knox Board of Works has chosen a contractor for upcoming paving work. Rieth-Riley Construction was recently selected for the city’s Community Crossings projects, as well as an additional parking area in Wythogan Park that isn’t eligible for the matching grant.
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The Knox City Council wants to seek bids for trash and recycling pickup. Mayor Dennis Estok told council members Tuesday that the current contract with Waste Management is up at the end of July.
Continue readingThe Knox City Council will consider a solid waste disposal contract when it meets tonight. Mayor Dennis Estok and Clerk-Treasurer Cyndi Mann-Kidder will also give their regular reports.
Continue readingThe City of Knox is moving ahead with its application for more COVID-19 relief for local businesses. The city council recently passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Dennis Estok to apply for $200,000 through the state’s COVID-19 Response Program and committing a $10,000 local match.
Continue readingThe City of Knox is cautiously moving ahead with plans for summer events. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that he’s booked two bands for July’s Fun Day in the Park, while Magic Bus will perform the night before, thanks to a grant from the Rural Indiana Performance Fund.
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The Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant project has hit another snag. Thieneman Construction has objected to the city’s deduction of $7,000 from its payment, following a concrete pouring accident last year that led to the need for an unanticipated cold joint in the basement wall.
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The City of Knox is lifting its Freeze Warning today. “So make sure you turn your water off, or else, you will get billed for it,” Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday.
Continue readingEfforts to get a Main Street designation for Downtown Knox recently got a financial boost from the city. The city council has agreed to provide $5,000 to Knox Main Street United from the city’s Riverboat Fund.
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Efforts to demolish the former Knox Moose Lodge continue to move ahead. The city council last week agreed to let Mayor Dennis Estok apply for Blight Clearance Program funding through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
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The frigid forecast has prompted some reminders from local officials. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok urges pet owners not to leave animals outside during extreme weather conditions.
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A Knox neighborhood may soon be getting streetlights. Mayor Dennis Estok recently told the city council that he got a request for lights on Short Drive. “They’ve got one streetlight,” Estok explained. “That’s 500 East, and the T right there, no streetlights whatsoever.”
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