At last week’s Starke County Commissioner’s meeting, the board meticulously went over two current ordinances in regards to solar projects, section by section.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners visit solar ordinances section-by-section
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office clarifies ORV ordinances
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office recently shared some clarification on the county’s ordinances on ORVs, or off-road vehicles.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners pass 3 ordinances clarifying language around job titles and duties
The Starke County Plan Commission shared a notice this week in regards to three ordinances that have been adopted by the Starke County Board of Commissioners.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners adopt ordinances to extend moratoriums
This afternoon, February 17th, it was announced that the Starke County Board of Commissioners have adopted two ordinances, both in regards to extending moratoriums on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Commercial Solar Energy Systems (CSES).
Continue readingStarke County Planning Commission approves resolution recommending ordinances that would extend moratoriums on BESS and CSES
The Starke County Planning Commission held two public hearings yesterday, Wednesday February 11th.
Continue readingNorth Judson Police Department Urges Residents to Follow Golf Cart Ordinance, Curfew Regulations
North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher told the North Judson Town Council members last week that residents should be following the golf cart ordinance when operating those motor vehicles on the roads in the town limits.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Holds Public Hearing on Amended Water, Sewer Rates
The North Judson Town Council held a public hearing Monday night that addressed ordinances that amend the waterworks and sewage works schedule of rates and charges.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves Ordinances Concerning Natural Energy
The Winamac Town Council members discussed two ordinances during their recent meeting that deal with natural energy.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Considers Several Traffic Ordinances
The Culver Town Council members considered several ordinances last week that regulate parking and traffic in the municipality.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Review Ordinances Proposed by Sheriff
Four ordinances were reviewed by the Starke County Commissioners Monday night that deal with dogs running at large, alarm calls, barking dogs, and an amendment to the golf cart ordinance.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff to Discuss Ordinances with Commissioners
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin will be presenting some updates on current ordinances, or new ordinances in some cases, to help put teeth into some of the calls that officers are constantly responding.
Continue readingHamlet Council Revising Ordinances, Amid Comprehensive Plan Preparations
The Town of Hamlet is moving closer to creating a new comprehensive plan. Up to 90 percent of the cost is expected to be covered by grant funding distributed by the state. In order to qualify, the town council has begun the process of updating two of its ordinances.
Knox Planning Commission Continues Accessory Building Discussion, Addresses Existing Violations
As the Knox Planning Commission continued their discussion over amending the accessory building ordinance, members also considered what to do about residents who are currently in violation.
During their meeting Tuesday night, President Greg Matt mentioned there are a few residences that have structures that are violating existing rules, such as one that prohibits breaking the plane of the front of the house and another that deals with proximity to sidewalks. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Adopts Ordinances
The Culver Town Council adopted several ordinances during their regular meeting on Tuesday night.
An ordinance that rezones the BP Good Oil property on 203 and 213 Main Street was unanimously approved on second and third readings. The ordinance now allows the parcels to be zoned C-1 so renovations can be made at the site. Developer Kevin Berger previously explained that the house at 213 N. Main Street will be demolished to allow for the extension of the convenience store. The current structure may be partially demolished in the process to make way for an improved store front. The store front will face southeast as opposed to the current eastern facing.
Culver Town Council to Hold Public Hearings Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will hold public hearings tonight on several different topics.
A public hearing concerning the annexation of the five contiguous parcels at 17664 State Road 17 and 19456 State Road 10 will be held as well as a public hearing for the rezoning of those parcels to a Planned Unit Development. The second reading of the annexation ordinance will be considered along with the first reading of the rezoning ordinance in this matter tonight.
Culver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council will discuss several ordinances when they meet tonight for their regular business meeting.
Two ordinances will be considered on second and third reading. One ordinance includes changes to the Code of Ordinances. The ordinance allows the current Code of Ordinances manual to be updated to current regulations. The second is a service weapon ordinance that allows a retiring police officer, who has served at last 20 years in law enforcement, the ability to retain his or her service weapon, badge and identification cards.
Culver Town Council Approves Readings on Several Ordinances
The Culver Town Council members took action this week to discuss several ordinances that were up for consideration.
An ordinance allowing additional appropriation requests to be carried out was adopted. It authorizes the expenditure of $17,500 toward the Stellar efforts. Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim previously explained that they couldn’t foresee expenses related to the efforts because it was unknown if the town would achieve the designation. These additional funds that are available in the budget are needed to fulfill needs.
Knox City Council Talks Plans to Alleviate Side Walk Obstruction Issues
The topic of vehicles obstructing sidewalks has been discussed during council items at a few Knox City Council meetings recently.
In past meetings council members discussed the possibility of creating an ordinance to prohibit parking on sidewalks. At their meeting last Tuesday, Council Member Jeff Berg presented everyone with an existing ordinance that addresses side walk obstruction. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council Schedules Work Session to Discuss Parks & Recreation
During the Winamac Town Council meeting last week, Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger approached the council about scheduling a special work session in order to discuss parks and recreation and the funding involved. The council members also voted on a few resolutions and ordinances that the clerk-treasurer presented. Continue reading
Starke County Ordinance Review Complete
The Starke County Commissioners heard this week that the codification of all county ordinances is about to be completed. The commissioners were notified that of the 180 ordinances reviewed by Municiple Code Corporation of Tallahassee, Florida, 121 were removed.
A review of the Plan Commission ordinances is still being conducted.
In all, the review cost the county approximately $15,000 but the ordinances will soon be listed on a website that will be constructed by MCC. The website, it is promised, will be easy to navigate by both county officials and the public.
Deputy Auditor Suzanne McCarty assisted with the project.
