The Starke County Council members will meet tonight where they will hold a public hearing concerning creating an Economic Revitalization Area where Mammoth Solar will be constructing solar projects. This is the first step in the tax abatement process.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff’s Department to Apply for Grant for Body, Squad Car Cameras
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department recently applied for an Indiana Department of Homeland Security grant to help purchase body cameras for the 16 officers, along with the potential purchase of dash cameras and inmate cameras.
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers Creation of Floating Dispatcher Position
The Starke County Council members considered a request from Starke County Chief Dispatcher Stacy Noonan to create a new full-time position with the department.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners, Council Review Preliminary Economic Revitalization Area Resolution Concerning Mammoth Solar Project
Starke County Attorney Justin Schramm recently presented the Starke County Commissioners and Starke County Council members a preliminary resolution establishing an Economic Revitalization Area for the Mammoth Solar project.
Continue readingStarke County Council to Meet Today
The Starke County Council members will meet this afternoon where they will hold a discussion concerning Economic Revitalization Area pertaining to the solar projects in the county. County Attorney Justin Schramm will lead the conversation.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners, Council Discuss SCEDF, SCILL Center Contracts
The Starke County Commissioners and the Starke County Council members discussed the contracts for the Starke County Economic Development Foundation and the SCILL Center during their respective meetings last week.
Continue readingStarke County Council Adjusts Highway Truck Driver Pay
The Starke County Council members took action to make some adjustments to the pay for part-time and full-time truck drivers at the Starke County Highway Department.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners, Council Looking to Fill Board, Commission Appointments
The Starke County Commissioners and the Starke County Council members are looking for residents to fill some empty seats on several boards and commissions.
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers Resolution Reducing Cumulative Capital Development Appropriated Expenditures
The Starke County Council members took action this week to make a reduction of appropriated expenditures of the Cumulative Capital Development Fund.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners, Council to Meet Today
The Starke County Commissioners will evaluate the Executive Order to close county buildings to the public when they meet this morning. They closed the building amid the rise of COVID-19 cases. Members of the public have been able to make appointments with department heads to conduct necessary business inside the buildings.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Look to Appoint New County Attorney
The Starke County Commissioners and the Starke County Council members are looking for a new county attorney after Marty Lucas expressed his desire to not be reappointed to the position. He has served as the county attorney for 10 years.
Continue readingStarke County Council Discusses Part-Time Pay for Drivers at Highway Department
The Starke County Council members discussed raising the pay for part-time drivers at the Highway Department.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners, Council to Meet Today
The Starke County Commissioners will meet today where they will review the annual Starke County Economic Development Foundation agreement.
Continue readingStarke County Council Approves Park Board Additional Appropriation Requests
The Starke County Council members approved additional appropriations requested by the Starke County Park Board members.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Director Discusses Vehicle Issues with County Council
Starke County EMS Director Eric Wood addressed several mechanical issues with his department-issued vehicle with the Starke County Council members during their most recent meeting.
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers Salary Ordinance
The Starke County Council members reviewed the salary ordinance for 2022 during their most recent meeting.
Continue readingStarke County Council to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will consider several requests when they meet tonight.
Continue readingStarke County Council Discusses Park Superintendent Office
Starke County Council President Dave Pearman brought up the possibility of allowing newly appointed Park Superintendent Mark Vendl to move to a different office.
Continue readingStarke County EMA Director Submits Resignation
Hannah Lueth has submitted her resignation as the Starke County EMA Director.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will meet at 4 p.m. CT today where they will review a Rainy Day ordinance for the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation. They will also talk more with Prosecutor Leslie Baker about an investigator position and review a transfer request from Purdue Extension.
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