The Starke County Commissioners approved two new titles for employees in the Auditor’s Office.
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Scott Pelath Updates County Officials on Kankakee River Basin Commission Changes
The executive director of the Kankakee River Basin Commission gave the Starke County Council and Starke County Commission members an overview of changes coming to the Kankakee River Basin Commission.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners Discuss SYSCO Property, Moose Building
Starke County officials took up a discussion concerning the possible acquisition of the SYSCO property in Hamlet and the Knox Moose Family Center Monday night.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners to Meet
Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission Executive Director and former State Representative Scott Pelath will update the Starke County Commissioners and Starke County Council members on House Bill 1270 when they meet tonight. The House Bill changes a few aspects of the former Kankakee River Basin Commission and initiates an assessment fee to residents in order to cover projects and studies of the new commission members.
Continue readingStarke County Officials Examine Possible SYSCO Property Acquisition
A discussion point at Monday’s budget workshop between Starke County officials included the SYSCO property in Hamlet.
Continue readingStarke County Council Approves Computer Purchase for Assessor’s Office
Starke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members meet tonight to discuss Kankakee River flood prevention, a county mental health appropriation, and a credit card request from Prosecutor Leslie Baker.
Continue readingDeCola vs. Starke County Council Lawsuit Moves Forward
The lawsuit filed by Tom DeCola against the Starke County Council continues to move through the legal system.
Continue readingNew Starke County Environmental Recycling Location Draws Mixed Reviews
The new location of Starke County’s recycling facility finds mixed reviews among residents.
Continue readingStarke County Officials to Meet for a Budget Planning Workshop in June
The Starke County Council members and the Starke County Commissioners are planning to meet with office holders and department heads for a budget planning workshop in June before full negotiations start this fall.
Continue readingStarke County Gets a Portion of FEMA Reimbursement
Starke County recently received a portion of reimbursement funds from last year’s flooding event.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will meet tonight where they will consider an appropriation for FEMA reimbursement from last year’s flooding event. Surveyor Bill Crase will update the board on the amount the county is expected to receive.
Continue readingFormer Starke County Councilman Sues Starke County Council
Tom DeCola filed papers in the Starke County Clerk’s Office on April 2 formally suing the Starke County Council.
Continue readingStarke County Assessors Office to Get New Computers
The Starke County Commissioners approved a request by Assessor Michelle Snowdon for new computers, but where the funding will come from will be up to the county council members.
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers F.A.R.M. Fund Appropriation
The Starke County Council members considered an appropriation into the Fostering a Recovery Mindset (F.A.R.M.) fund.
Continue readingStarke County Fire Association Members Review Radio Assessment
Members of the Starke County Firefighters Association met this week to review radio communications between departments.
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers CEDIT Additional Appropriation Requests
The Starke County Council members considered an additional appropriation request made by the Starke County Commissioners for funds to cover some bills for radio communications and building maintenance.
Continue readingStarke County Council Reaffirms Expulsion of Council Member
The Starke County Council members took action Monday night to reaffirm the expulsion of Tom DeCola who formerly held the District 4 seat on the Starke County Council
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will discuss a notice of claim submitted by former Starke County Councilman Tom DeCola regarding his reasons to be reinstated to the council. DeCola claims that he was not given the full 30 days to respond to allegations of disorderly conduct and public intoxication during a “social event hosted by the Indiana Association of Counties” in Indianapolis. DeCola also claims the Starke County Council wrongfully expelled him for allegations that were outside his term. He took office on Jan. 1, 2019 and the allegations occurred on Dec. 12, 2018. He said he wasn’t acting under any type of official duty and has not been criminally charged. He also claims the witnesses who gave statements were unreliable.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Chooses New President
The Starke County Park Board welcomed two new members Tuesday. Attorney Richard Ballard was appointed to the board by Starke Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall, following the resignation of Roger Chaffins. Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler had been appointed by the county council back in January, replacing Debbie Mix. Ballard and Ritzler both took their seats on the park board for the first time Tuesday, during the board’s first official meeting since last September.
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