The City of Knox was among 200 counties and municipalities that received grant funding through the state’s Community Crossings Matching Grant program.
Continue readingCity of Knox Awarded Community Crossings Matching Grant Funds
Knox Board of Works Given Leaf and Brush Collection Data
The Knox Board of Works heard an update from Street Superintendent Jeff Borg during their meeting Wednesday.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Members Open Bids for Street Department Backhoe
The Knox Board of Works members opened bids during their most recent meeting for a new backhoe for the Knox Street Department.
Continue readingRieth-Riley Selected for Knox Community Crossings Projects
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.
Continue readingKnox to Pick Up Christmas Trees on Thursday
Knox residents with natural Christmas trees can once again place them outside for disposal. The city will be picking them up New Year’s Eve, according to Mayor Dennis Estok.
Continue readingKnox School Board Holds Off on Decision on Middle School Message Board
More electronic signs may be coming to the Knox Community Schools campus. Back in March, the school corporation installed a message board at the corner of Main Street and Redskin Trail. Now, the Knox Board of Works has agreed to let the middle school add its own sign in the city’s right of way along Main Street.
Continue readingKnox Street Superintendent Shares Leaf and Brush Collection Data with Board of Works
Knox Street Superintendent Jeff Borg recently informed Board of Works members about an annual report he’s required to put together.
Continue readingKnox Street Dept to Conduct Second Leaf Collection Starting Monday
Knox Street Superintendent Jeff Borg reminded Board of Works members that his department will be doing another spring leaf pick-up next week. He also shared how the first pick-up went.
He explained, “First week in April was the spring clean leaf collection. The guys vacuumed up 90 yards of leaves which is a fairly large amount.”
Continue readingKnox Street Department Preps for Community Crossing Projects
Knox Street Superintendent Jeff Borg informed Board of Works members last Wednesday that crews are currently preparing the city’s roadways for some upcoming Community Crossings work.
Borg explained, “The process is consisting of measuring and ordering manhole riser rings, edging the streets and then getting them ready for the asphalt.”
Continue readingKnox Street Dept. Meets Salt Commitment Requirement, Mayor Encourages Coordination About Summer Projects
The Knox Street Department has met the commitment
Knox Board of Works Members Consider Request from Main Street Homeowners
The Knox Board of Works members considered a request from residents at 205 S Main Street when they met this week.
Mayor Dennis Explained that the homeowners were seeking permission to place a dumpster in the road in front of their home as they complete some roof work. He explained, “They absolutely have no room in their yard to put a dumpster and they can’t put it in the alley because of the garbage and all that.” Continue reading
John Street Residents Ask Knox Officials to Add Speed Limit Sign
Speeding vehicles are drawing concerns from residents on the east end of John Street in Knox. Linda and Dave Metz told the city council Tuesday that there are no speed limit signs on eastbound John Street past Williams Street, and some drivers seem to think they may go as fast as they want. They said that with the number of children who live in the area, along with turkeys and deer in the woods along the street, there’s a high risk of an accident.
Knox Street Department Submits Community Crossings Fall Grant Application
Knox Street Superintendent Jeff Borg told the Knox Board of Works members on Wednesday morning that applications have been submitted to INDOT for consideration for the 2018 fall Community Crossings call for projects.
Knox Board of Works Awards Bids for Community Crossing Grant Projects
Knox Board of Public Works and Safety members considered bids for two Community Crossings projects when they met last Wednesday.
Street Superintendent Jeff Borg told board members that since the 2018 grant application has not been submitted yet, these proposed projects are not a done deal. Borg said, “The way this will work is, we have bid them out and we will award the contractor with the bid, providing that we are awarded the grant.”
He explained that the bids were broken up to account for two separate projects; a mill and fill job as well as an overlay project. The companies that submitted offers were E&B Paving and Reith. Continue reading
Knox City Council Adjusts Street Sweeping Schedule
The Knox City Council members were tasked with amending the street sweeping route ordinance when they met this week. Continue reading
City of Knox Now Accepting Applications for the 2018 Sidewalk Replacement Program
The City of Knox will be working with residents and business owners to replace damaged sidewalks.
The Mayor’s Office recently issued a press release that states they will receive requests for residential and business sidewalk replacements until all available funds are used, on a first come, first served basis until the money to support the program runs out.
According to the release, the street superintendent will measure and inspect the requested area and approve or disapprove of the work order. If it is approved, the next step is to bid the project out to contractors. Continue reading
Knox Citizen Voices Concern Over Heavy Trucks on Henry Drive
A member of the public voiced her concern about large trucks traveling on Henry Drive during the citizen’s comments portion of Tuesday night’s Knox City Council Meeting.
The resident said she understands that there are certain larger city vehicles that must come down that way, but she feels heavier semis that frequent the street are contributing to a road issue.
The resident of Henry Drive stated, “I noticed there is a huge crack that’s getting bigger and bigger and bigger from the big trucks going down. And I know that the garbage truck has to go down the street but there are big semis and delivery trucks, so why can’t they go on 8?” Continue reading
Community Crossings Paperwork Complete for Knox Projects
Knox Street Superintendent Jeff Borg told the Knox Board of Public Works last week that all of the paperwork has been submitted for the projects granted Community Crossings funds.
The grant agreement was signed and now the city is waiting for the funds to be deposited which could take four to six weeks. The city was awarded just over $455,000 in grant funds this year. Continue reading
Knox Street Department Replaces Signs
The City of Knox has new street signs and brackets in place. Street Superintendent Jeff Borg told the board of works this week crews recently completed the installation of 126 street name signs. Continue reading
Knox Board of Works Accepts Sidewalk, Street Paving Bids
The City of Knox has contractors lined up for the 50-50 sidewalk program and summer street paving. Continue reading
