The Starke County Commissioners considered a resolution Monday night that would express their opposition to House Bill 1381.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Consider Resolution Opposing House Bill 1381
Starke County Commissioners to Keep Face Covering Requirement at County Buildings
The Starke County Commissioners discussed the option to require face coverings during Monday night’s meeting.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will meet tonight where they will have a discussion on COVID restrictions.
Continue readingStarke County Officials to Look Into Dirt Bike Track Noise Complaints
Starke County officials may soon be reviewing their zoning regulations, following noise complaints about a dirt bike track.
Continue readingStarke Commissioners Finalize Planning Commission Appointment, Discuss Highway Department Operations
A vacancy on the Starke County Planning Commission has been resolved. It was reported to the county commissioners Monday that the county’s township trustees voted four-to-three to have Oregon Township Trustee Mark Allen fill the trustee’s seat. The commissioners affirmed his appointment with a unanimous vote.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Consider Vehicle Requirements for County Business
Starke County employees will either have to use a county-owned vehicle for county business or show proof of business insurance for their personal vehicle.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners, Council to Meet Today
Beginning today, the Starke County Commissioners will begin meeting in the morning during their second meeting of the month.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve New Software for Treasurer’s Office
Residents visiting the Starke County Treasurer’s Office will soon get quicker service after the commissioners approved the purchase of new software and licenses for the Treasurer’s Office.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Look at Employee Use of County Cars
The Starke County Commissioners will look at insurance paperwork concerning the employees’ use of their own car while conducting county business.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Reports Increase in Hospital Transfers, Claims Process Reviewed
Starke County EMS Clerk Mary Lynn Ritchie presented her regular report to the Starke County Commissioners Monday night where she reported an increase in hospital transfers which makes up a large part of the department’s revenue. She said it will be interesting to see how revenues move forward as compared to last year.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Looking for Business Support Letters
The Starke County Commissioners are asking business owners in the unincorporated areas of Starke County or in the Town of Hamlet for help in applying for the third round of COVID-19 Response Grant funds in the amount of $250,000 from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA).
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Submits Resignation
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler handed in his resignation to the commissioners Monday night.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will meet tonight where Treasurer Laurie Venckus will present a request to purchase a computer for her office.
Continue readingStarke County Building Commissioner Position Open
Terry Stephenson apparently left his position as Starke County Building Commissioner at the end of January.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Finalize Rezoning Requests
The Starke County Commissioners finalized paperwork concerning the rezoning of the Swanson property at Bass Lake from residential to agriculture to make way for the future installation of solar panels on that property.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Hold Public Hearing on Third Phase COVID-19 Response Grant Program
The Starke County Commissioners opened a public hearing Tuesday night to take public comments about the county’s application for the third round of COVID-19 Response Grant funds in the amount of $250,000 from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA).
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve SCEDF Contract
The Starke County Commissioners approved the Starke County Economic Development Foundation (SCEDF) contract during their meeting Tuesday night.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Open County Buildings to Public, Amend Meeting Schedule
After several months of being closed to the public because of the health pandemic, the Starke County Commissioners voted Tuesday night to give residents the ability to conduct business inside the government buildings once again.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
An Asset Management presentation will be given by members of the Starke County Highway Department to the Starke County Council members during their meeting tonight.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Agree to Extend COVID Pay for Employees
The Starke County Commissioners considered extending COVID pay for employees at their most recent meeting.
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