Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary is looking to update the cots in the county’s fleet of ambulances.
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Retired Sheriff’s Department Vehicle Transfers to County Employee Use
A retired police vehicle will be in service for county employees after action taken by the Starke County Commissioners last week.
Continue readingStarke County Courthouse Memorial Square to be Renovated
The southwest lawn of the Starke County Courthouse square will soon feature updated war monuments, and more, to honor the memory of Starke County veterans killed in action.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation
The Starke County Commissioners took action this week to approve a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Continue readingBids for Emergency Bridge Repair in Starke County Set for Oct. 21
The Starke County Commissioners will open bids on Monday, Oct. 21 for a new bridge on County Road 700 East.
Continue readingStarke County EMS to Seek Different Used Ambulance
The used ambulance that was to be purchased by Starke County EMS officials was sold by the time the approval was given to finalize the sale.
Continue readingStarke County Mobile Response Team Begins Training
Members of the Starke County Mobile Response Team started training this week in order to help victims in overdose situations.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Commend Highway Superintendent, Department on Prestigious Award
The Starke County Commissioners took time Monday night to praise Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler on his recent recognition of being named Outstanding County Highway Superintendent in 2019. The award was given during last week’s 61st Annual Association of Indiana Counties Conference at the French Lick Resort.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners anticipate an update on a lawsuit to vacate a portion of Cedar Point Park and Cottage Corner Pointe when they meet tonight.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Contract with DLZ
The Starke County Commissioners recently approved a contract with DLZ to move forward with plans to remodel the third floor of the Starke County Courthouse.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Liability Insurance Provider
The Starke County Commissioners made a decision concerning a liability insurance provider during their most recent meeting.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board to Host Informational Meeting on Vote Centers Tomorrow
Starke County voters have three chances to learn about a proposed switch to vote centers. Vote centers typically mean fewer polling places but allow voters to cast their ballot at any voting location in a particular county.
Continue readingCAD Service Agreement, Cloud Storage Items Discussed by Starke County Council
The Starke County Council and Commission members discussed two requests by IT Director Richard Franks last week.
Continue readingSCEDF Executive Director Proud of Collaboration in Stellar Effort
The Regional Development Plan was submitted by today’s deadline by Constellation of Starke officials in the Regional Stellar Communities Designation Program.
Continue readingStarke County Officials Review Paperwork to Potentially Refinance Jail Bonds
Representatives from financial firm Baker Tilly presented bond refinancing information to the Starke County Council and Commissioners Monday night as the county has an opportunity to possibly save money on the 2013 jail bond repayment.
The county currently pays $1,070,000 annually on the $14 million bonds that financed the Starke County Justice Center construction project.
There were several cost-saving scenarios given to the county. The interest rates are lower which would free up annual cash flow. If the county decided to refund the bonds and keep the payments where they are, about $1.5 million would be generated in cash.
The current interest rate is about 3 percent and the rate would drop to 1.6 percent if the decision is made to proceed.
The bonds go through the year 2034.
The council members and commissioners took the information under advisement to take a closer look at what was presented. Council President Dave Pearman asked the Baker Tilly representatives to come up with a shorter repayment term just for another choice for the county leaders to consider to ensure they make the right, informed choice.
Starke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council and Commissioners will meet tonight where Todd Samuelson from Baker Tilly will talk about potential benefits of refinancing the jail bonds.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Review Insurance Information
The Starke County Commissioners are currently reviewing insurance information that was recently presented by their existing provider as well as another potential option.
Continue readingHearing over Cedar Point Park and Cottage Corner Pointe Vacation Petition Anticipated for Next Month
Starke County Commissioners were expected hear and find more information over a petition related to the vacation of part of Cedar Point Park and Cottage Corner Pointe when they met last week but an argument was raised that protocol was not followed.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Highway Dept’s Mailbox Policy
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler provided County Commissioners with the Department’s mailbox repair and replacement policy when they met Tuesday night.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Director Covers Upcoming Collaborative Airways Training with Commissioners
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary informed County Commissioners about an upcoming collaborative training opportunity that his department will be participating in.
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