The Culver Town Council members opened a public hearing Tuesday night to take comments on the proposed pier slip rental fee increases.
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Knox School Board Holds Public Hearing on Collective Bargaining
The Knox Community School Board held a public hearing last week in order to take testimony regarding the collective bargaining process and salaries and benefits for teachers at the school corporation.
Continue readingCulver Community School Board Holds Public Hearing on Fifth Amendment to Lease for Upcoming Building Projects
The Culver Community School Board opened a public hearing Monday night to take comments on the Fifth Amendment to the Lease for the upcoming building projects.
Continue readingCulver Community School Board Appoints New Board Member, Holds Public Hearing on Superintendent Contract
The Culver Community School Board members took action Monday night to appoint a new member to the school board.
Continue readingCulver Planning Commission Holds Public Hearing Concerning Rezoning of Former City Tavern Property
A public hearing was held Tuesday night concerning a request to rezone 415 Lakeshore Drive in Culver from a Commercial-2 property to a Planned Unit Development property. The property is where the former City Tavern building used to stand.
Continue readingLast Public Hearings Concerning Fire Protection Territories in Knox, Hamlet Set for Tonight
The last in a series of three public hearings is scheduled for tonight which will give community members in Knox, Hamlet, Center Township and Davis Township information on the potential formation of a Fire Protection Territory.
Continue readingSecond Public Hearing Held on Potential Formation of Hamlet Fire Protection Territory
The second in a series of three public hearings was held Monday night at the Community Center in Hamlet where a few members of the community attended to learn more about the potential formation of a Fire Protection Territory in Hamlet.
Continue readingPublic Hearings Set for Knox Fire Protection Territory Formation Information
Three public hearings are now set for community members of the City of Knox and Center Township to receive information about the potential formation of a Fire Protection Territory in Knox.
Continue readingCulver School Board Opens Second Public Hearing on Proposed Building Projects
The Culver Community School Board members opened a second public hearing Monday night to take comments on proposed building projects and the financing of those projects which will result in a slight impact on property taxes, if eventually approved.
Continue readingCulver Community School Board Holds Public Hearing Concerning Upcoming Building Projects
The Culver Community School Board members opened a public hearing Monday night to take comments on proposed building projects and the financing of those projects which will result in a slight impact on property taxes, if eventually approved.
Continue readingWest Central School Board to Hold Public Hearing on Master Teacher Contract
The West Central School Board members will hold a public hearing Monday night to take comments on the proposed 2021-2023 Master Teacher Contract.
Continue readingCulver School Board Discusses Financing Options for Proposed Facility Projects
The Culver Community School Board members met in a work session Monday night to go over potential building infrastructure updates and how to fund those projects.
Continue readingNo Comments Offered on Oregon-Davis Budget Proposal
No one from the public came to comment on the Oregon-Davis School Corporation’s 2022 budget during last month’s public hearing, according to Superintendent Bill Bennett. The proposed budget totals more than $9.9 million. That includes an Education Fund of over $3.9 million, an Operations Fund of more than $3.2 million, and a Referendum Fund of almost $1.1 million.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Makes Moss Creek Solar Project Eligible for Tax Abatement
Another planned solar farm is eligible for a tax abatement in Pulaski County. The county council passed a preliminary resolution Monday to designate the Moss Creek Solar Project as an economic revitalization area. Brian Young cast the lone opposing vote.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Take Comments on Proposed Teacher Contract Tonight
The Knox School Board will take comments on the proposed teacher contract tonight. The base salary range, under the proposed agreement, is from $40,700 to $65,715. But teachers rated “effective” or “highly effective” would receive $4,000 on the base salary, or 11 percent increase on the base.
Continue readingNo Pay Raises Anticipated in Hamlet’s 2022 Budget
Hamlet town employees will not get a pay raise in 2022, under the town’s budget proposal. Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts told the town council last month that it just isn’t feasible.
Continue readingKnox Schools Budget Anticipates More State Education Funding, Lower Debt Service Expenses
The Knox Community School Corporation’s 2022 budget could result in lower property taxes, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart. “We have $2,399,849 to Debt Service, which is a reduction,” he explains. “So taxpayers should see a reduction on Debt Services on their tax bills.”
Continue readingNo Public Comments Offered on North Judson Budget Proposal
No comments were offered during last week’s public hearing on North Judson’s 2022 budget proposal. It totals just over $2 million, including a General Fund of almost $954,000.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Holds Second Public Hearing on Upcoming Park Project
The Culver Town Council members opened a second public hearing Tuesday night concerning the upcoming project in Culver Town Park.
Continue readingPulaski County BZA Grants Special Exception for Moss Creek Solar
Another Pulaski County solar farm has gotten the green light from the board of zoning appeals. The BZA approved a special exception Monday for the Moss Creek Solar project, with Board President Derrick Stalbaum abstaining. That was despite opposition from members of the public, as well as questions about the legality of the board’s actions from both opponents and the developer itself.
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