Starke County Attorney Marty Lucas updated the Starke County Commissioners on the proposed rezoning requests in the Bass Lake area last week.
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Starke County Commissioners Discuss Treasurer Bond
The Starke County Commissioners held a special meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss an issue with Treasurer-elect Lauri Venckus’ bond.
Continue readingStarke County Veterans Memorial Maintenance Fund Now Accepting Donations
Now that the new Starke County Veterans Memorial Plaza has been dedicated, efforts are underway to make sure that both memorials on the courthouse square continue to honor fallen service members for generations to come. The Starke County Park Board last week established the Starke County Veterans Memorial Maintenance Fund at the Starke County Community Foundation.
Continue readingStarke County to Pursue Destination Development Grant for Yellow River Kayak Launches
Plans to add a series of kayak launches along the Yellow River continue to move ahead. Starke County officials have decided to pursue a Destination Development Grant of at least $50,000 from the state.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Delay Decision on Starke County Planning Commission Rezoning Recommendations
The Starke County Commissioners, along with County Attorney Marty Lucas and officials with Starke Solar, LLC, will take more time to review paperwork and submit additional documents before a decision is finalized pertaining to rezoning properties in the Bass Lake area.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Votes to Raise Rent on Bass Lake Beach and Campground
The Starke County Park Board is raising the rent on the Bass Lake Beach and Campground. Park Board President Richard Ballard made the recommendation during Tuesday’s meeting.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Move Forward with Action on Hamlet West Property
The Starke County Commissioners took action Monday night that would move the county forward in the legal process concerning the upcoming auction of the Hamlet West property.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Looking to Raise Rent on Bass Lake Beach and Campground
The Starke County Park Board is looking to raise the rent on the Bass Lake Beach and Campground. Callahan Development, LLC currently pays the county $5,400 a year to lease the facilities from the county.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners Discuss Former Sysco Property in Hamlet
The property that was once owned by Sysco for construction of a facility in Hamlet is now going to auction on November 11 with no reserve.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Hires Firm to Conduct Kayak Launch Feasibility Study
The Starke County Park Board has hired an outside firm to help figure out where to install kayak launches along the Yellow River. Board members voted Tuesday to hire Jones Petrie Rafinski to conduct a feasibility study, at a cost of just under $4,000. That was about $3,000 cheaper than the other proposal the county received.
Continue readingStarke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program Continues
Starke County Auditor Rachel Oesterreich updated the commissioners last week about the progress of the Starke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program.
Continue readingStarke County Council Starts Looking at Funds to Budget the Sheriff’s Department Retirement Fund
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin is looking to fund the retirement line item in the budget for 2021.
Continue readingStarke County Planning to Launch Parks Website
Starke County’s park facilities will soon have their own website. The county park board recently approved a $3,500 quote from Martin Services for the setup.
Continue readingBass Lake Beach and Campground Manager Outlines Opening Plans
The Bass Lake Beach will remain closed to the public until July 4. Manager Larry Clarich discussed this year’s opening plans with the Starke County Park Board Tuesday.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Extend Restrictions
The Starke County Commissioners voted Monday morning to extend restrictions at the Bass Lake Beach and Campground and at the Starke County Forest.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Update, Implement Measures Regarding COVID-19
The Starke County Commissioners Tuesday afternoon took action on a few measures related to the fight against the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingBass Lake Beach and Campground Operator Reviewing Liability Insurance
The operator of the Bass Lake Beach and Campground is making sure its liability insurance meets the terms of its contract with Starke County.
Continue readingBass Lake Campground Manager Asks Starke County Park Board to Reconsider Electrical Upgrades
The manager of the Bass Lake Campground is asking the Starke County Park Board to rethink its decision not to help fund electrical upgrades. Last month, board members voted to deny a request to deduct the $7,800 cost from Callahan Development, LLC’s rent payment to the county.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Approves Documents for Veteran’s Memorial Project
Several preliminary steps for the new Starke County Veteran’s Memorial were approved by the county park board Tuesday. The memorial will be placed on the southeast corner of the courthouse square. It will include the names of those killed in action in wars and conflicts dating back to the Civil War, etched in a black granite stone.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Member Questions Board’s Authority to Cut Its Own Pay
The Starke County Election Board’s authority to withhold its own pay is being questioned by one of its members. On Monday, the board voted two-to-one not to pay its members for 2020, if the board failed to approve a vote center plan to keep this year’s elections on-budget. Board Member Harrison Fields cast the opposing vote.
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