The Starke County Commissioners approved an ordinance last week that would establish a fund in the budget for receipt of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Culver Town Council Adopts New Rates for EMS Services
The Culver Town Council members took action Tuesday night to adopt an ordinance that adjusts rates, charges and regulations for the services provided by Culver-Union Township EMS.
Continue readingForecast Heat Prompts Reminder about Pet Safety
A heat wave has its grip in Northern Indiana and Knox Mayor Dennis Estok wants to remind residents to keep pets safe while outdoors.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Reminds Residents of Fireworks Ordinance
The City of Knox has an ordinance in place regarding the discharge of fireworks within the corporate city limits.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Amends Police Department Ordinance
The Culver Town Council reviewed an amendment to the ordinance that addresses the organization of the Culver Police Department.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Adopts Rezoning Ordinance for Cord Associates
The Culver Town Council members approved the second and third readings of an ordinance that rezones a property owned by Cord Associates to R-2.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Adopts Annexation Ordinance
The Culver Town Council members took action Tuesday night to approve an annexation ordinance that would include 1.26 acres north of State Road 10 and west of State Road 17 into the town limits.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will hold a public hearing tonight on the proposed ordinance that would move the Culver Town Council candidate selection to the May Primary Election.
Knox Mayor Looks to Clean up Properties
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok told the Board of Public Works members last week that a greater effort will be made to clean up properties in the city.
Knox City Council Meets Tonight
An appropriation hearing will be held over the 2018 General Obligation Bond issue when Knox City Council members meet tonight at 7 p.m.
Additionally, members will consider two ordinances on second and final reading. One ordinance is to authorize the sale of the general obligation bond for the fire truck and the other will approve the appropriation of the bond. Continue reading
Knox City Council Votes to Establish Ordinance Defining the Official Duties of Council Members
Knox City Council members voted to move forward with establishing an ordinance that would define the official duties of city council members when they met last week.
Up until now, the duties of a council member have been implied but unspecified. This proposed ordinance would establish expectations and responsibilities for council members, including things such as attendance and constituent representation. Continue reading
Knox Planning Commission to Continue Accessory Building Discussion
The Knox Planning Commission members held a lengthy discussion over accessory buildings when they met Tuesday night.
Commission Vice President John Wilson said he found a definition for accessory buildings, stating that they are essentially any outdoor structure that is detached. He said none of the definitions he found specified whether or not they are considered permanent or non-permanent structures. Continue reading
Town of Culver Prepares for INDOT Requests for Civil Rights Act Compliance
The Town of Culver is preparing to make sure they’re in compliance with a section of the Civil Rights Act.
During Tuesday night’s Culver Town Council meeting, a draft Title VI plan was considered. That section of federal law outlines non-discrimination compliance. The federal government also links funding to matching provisions at the local level.
Culver Town Council Prepares Amend Zoning Ordinance
The Culver Town Council intends to further discuss its zoning ordinance on Tuesday.
Culver Begins Zoning Ordinance Changes
The Culver Town Council has taken the first steps toward changing the community’s zoning ordinance.
Culver to Consider Zoning Changes
The Culver Town Council will consider an ordinance amendment that looks to change the community’s zoning laws.
Pulaski County Adopts ATV Ordinance
The Pulaski County Commissioners have given approval to an ordinance allowing the use of ATV’s for agricultural purposes.
Pulaski ATV Ordinance Nearly Ready for Vote
Pulaski County’s proposed ATV ordinance is not yet ready for a vote.
The ordinance is designed to allow off-road vehicles on county roadways, largely for the purpose of agriculture. Licensing would be required for the ATV’s through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles under the current ordinance language.
Pulaski County Considers Adding Golf Carts to ATV Ordinance
Pulaski County intends to look into the use of golf carts on local roadways in the future.
The County has spent several weeks developing a draft ordinance for the use of ATV’s to observe and travel farm ground. Residents have asked, however, for Pulaski County to include golf carts in that ordinance.
Culver Plans New Park Department Operations
There are new arrangements pending for the Culver Town Park.
During Tuesday night’s Culver Town Council meeting, an ordinance was considered that repeals the community’s Park Board. The proposal was made for myriad reasons, but improving the park department’s operation was cited as among the primary reasons behind the change.
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