Mitch Columbe

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Knox City Council Considers SCEDF Contract

Oct 1, 2024 | wkvi.com | Mitch Columbe

Knox City Council members reviewed the proposed annual contract with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation (SCEDF) during their meeting last week. City of Knox Mayor Dennis Estok said the contract is up for renewal in 2025. It was noted that SCEDF had been without an executive director for several months during the 2024 contract. Last month, Mikie Stogsdill was announced as the new executive director for SCEDF and has begun work in her new capacity.
Knox Board of Public Works Discusses Slide Gate Purchase for Wastewater Treatment Facility

Oct 1, 2024 | wkvi.com | Mitch Columbe

The Knox Board of Public Works discussed purchasing a new slide gate for the wastewater treatment facility during their meeting Wednesday. City of Knox Mayor Dennis Estok informed WKVI News there have been some safety concerns at the wastewater treatment facility. He stated the facility is a restricted area and there is not a proper gate to keep pedestrians away from entering.
Wythogan Park Splash Pad Closed for Season

Sep 30, 2024 | wkvi.com | Mitch Columbe

The City of Knox has officially closed the Wythogan Park Splash Pad for the season. City of Knox Mayor Dennis Estok updated the Knox City Council during their meeting last week about the closing. He stated the city will begin winterizing the splash pad this week. He added, he hopes everyone that used the splash pad enjoyed themselves this summer. Mayor Estok stated the splash pad will re-open as weather permits next spring. Like this:Like Loading... Related
Knox City Council Adopts 2025 Budget

Sep 30, 2024 | wkvi.com | Mitch Columbe

The Knox City Council discussed adopting the 2025 budget during their meeting Tuesday. According to the notice on the Indiana Gateway website, the total budget estimate is $4,655,169 with just over $2.7 million in the General Fund, $50,000 in Local Road and Street, $478,000 in the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund, $181,000 in the Park and Recreation Fund, and other special funds as well. The council held a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget during their previous meeting with no comment made.
Knox City Council Announces 2nd Pop-Up Store Recipient

Sep 27, 2024 | wkvi.com | Mitch Columbe

The Knox City Council announced who will be leasing the second pop-up store during their meeting Tuesday. As previously reported, the Redevelopment Commission (RDC) does not make the decision on who the city would choose. City of Knox Mayor Dennis Estok had previously stated a selection committee was formed to collectively make the decision on which business would be the best fit for the second pop-up store location at 6 North Main Street.
Knox Board of Public Works Discusses MOU with Knox Community School Corporation

Sep 26, 2024 | wkvi.com | Mitch Columbe

The Knox Board of Public Works discussed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Knox Community School Corporation during their meeting Wednesday. In a previous story, the Knox Community School Board members signed a resolution to create a corporation police department. City of Knox Mayor Dennis Estok announced during Wednesday’s Board of Public Works meeting the current MOU with the Knox Community School Corporation is being terminated and will end Friday, September 27.
Starke County Council Approves Ordinance

Sep 24, 2024 | wkvi.com | Mitch Columbe

The Starke County Council discussed an ordinance involving a fund for solar revenue and expenditures during their meeting last week. The Starke County Commissioners had already approved the use of the fund as well as the proposed ordinance during a previous meeting this month. During that meeting, Starke County Attorney Justin Schramm stated an ordinance to create a fund had already been set up previously by the county for the receipt of solar expense funds.
Pulaski County Commissioners Updated on Courthouse Project

Sep 24, 2024 | wkvi.com | Mitch Columbe

The Pulaski County Commissioners heard an update on the courthouse project during their meeting last week. Pulaski County Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer announced the slab of concrete in the basement has been completed. He stated Project Superintendent John Allen informed him the concrete mix used is much heavier than a regular mix. He went on to say that testing has been done on the newly poured concrete.
Starke County Council Adopts North Judson-San Pierre School Board 2025 Budget

Sep 20, 2024 | wkvi.com | Mitch Columbe

The Starke County Council discussed adopting the North Judson-San Pierre School Board 2025 budget during their meeting Monday. Starke County Council President Dave Pearman announced the total amount budgeted for the North Judson-San Pierre School Board in 2025 was $14,589,503 with a tax rate of 1.1146. He stated they had spoken with the school board and received information on questions they had. Pearman entertained a motion to adopt the 2025 budget for the North Judson-San Pierre School Board.
Starke County Commissioners Still Looking to Make Board Appointments

Sep 20, 2024 | wkvi.com | Mitch Columbe

The Starke County Commissioners are looking to fill one K-IRPC seat and one Koontz Lake Sewer District Board seat. Starke County Deputy Auditor Teresa Trout told WKVI News, they are still looking to appoint someone to the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission (K-IRPC) Board of Commissioners and are now accepting letters for anyone interested in joining the Koontz Lake Sewer District Board.