The Starke County Commissioners reviewed a quote to purchase a new furnace.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Purchase of RTV
The Starke County Maintenance Department will have more ease in clearing off snow from the sidewalks and parking lots at the county annex buildings thanks to a decision by the commissioners last week.
Continue readingStarke County Maintenance Director Gives Commissioners Update
Starke County Maintenance Director Jim Coad brought quotes to the commissioners last week for fencing around the air conditioning units on the grounds at the Starke County Courthouse. The old fencing around the bigger units will be replaced while new fencing will be installed around the four smaller units. Vinyl fencing will be installed.
Starke County Looks to Expand WorkOne Partnership
The Starke County Commissioners hope to expand their success with a WorkOne job training program to other departments within county government. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler was the first to take advantage of the agency’s offer of free help to teach young people so-called “soft skills” like showing up to work on time, following directions and adhering to a schedule. WorkOne pays the employees to hone their job skills, and there is no cost to the county. Continue reading
Starke County Council Approves Salary Ordinance Amendments
The Starke County Council last night approved two amendments to the salary ordinance to reflect changing job duties. The county highway bookkeeper/clerk will work eight hours per day instead of seven. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler says the first and last hours of the work day are the busiest, and this will ensure efficient work flow. He adds the department administrator has taken on more responsibilities due to internal restructuring and needs the additional hour to get everything done. Continue reading
