The Starke County Commissioners will open bids for the replacement of the elevator in the Starke County Courthouse today. The county was awarded a grant to conduct the work, but getting bids for the project has been a challenge.
Starke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will begin preparations for putting together the 2019 budget when they meet tonight. They will set a date for the 2019 budget workshop. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler is anticipated to present his proposed 2019 revenue and budget tonight. The addition of a sergeant jailer will be presented as an amendment to the salary ordinance and the council will appoint a member to the Starke County Library Board.
Starke County EMS Gets Grant for Lucas Device
The Starke County EMS Department will be getting a Lucas Device thanks to a Starke County Community Foundation Grant.
Starke County Commissioners Review Ambulance Quotes
Starke County Commissioners Discuss Computer Purchase for Prosecutor’s Office
The staff at the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office is looking to update technology in the office. During last week’s Starke County Commissioners meeting, Prosecutor Nicholas Bourff presented quotes to purchase new computers as the current devices are no longer working properly.
Starke County MVH Fund to Experience Shortfall
The Starke County Motor Vehicle Highway Fund is expected to experience a funding shortfall.
Starke County Commissioners to Appoint Four to Koontz Lake Conservancy District Board
Starke County Probation Department, Community Corrections Merge
The recent merger of Starke County Community Corrections with the County Probation Department will result in better services, as well as cost savings. That’s according to Shawn Mattraw. He’s the director of the new entity, known as Starke County Court Services. “Well, the big difference is that it’s going to [be] a cost savings,” he says, “The past structure, when we were separate entities, we had a director in Community Corrections and a chief probation officer. Those positions were funded pretty nicely. Now, those positions have been eliminated, and it’s just me.”
Starke County Highway Department Anticipates Visit from FEMA
FEMA representatives will be visiting the Starke County Highway Department for a site visit next week to assess paperwork and damage repair from flooding that occurred in February.
Starke County Court Services to Help Fund CAD System
The combined offices of the Starke County Probation Department and Starke County Community Corrections are helping to fund a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for the Starke County Sheriff’s Department.
Starke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will have several items before them when they meet tonight.
Hamlet Council to Consider Joining Starke County’s Stellar Communities Application
The Hamlet Town Council is being asked to make a decision on whether or not it will be part of Starke County’s quest to become a Stellar Community. The Starke County Economic Development Foundation has been spearheading the effort, which officials hope will open the door to additional grant opportunities and investment.
Starke County Prosecutor Looking to Update Computers
Starke County Prosecutor Nicholas Bourff will be looking to purchase new computers for his staff.
Starke County Commissioners Approve Debit Card use for Community Corrections
Two Starke County Community Corrections employees will now have access to a debit card for specific purchases.
Starke County Commissioners Submit Budget for Consideration
Commissioner Kathy Norem submitted budget figures for the 2019 Starke County Commissioners budget in the General Fund to Auditor Kay Chaffins when the commissioners met last week.
Norem explained that there aren’t too many line items in the budget, but it is one of the biggest funds as they take care of the payment of health insurance and benefits.
Jail Sergeant Positions Created at Sheriff’s Office
Two new Starke County jail sergeant positions will be created in the salary ordinance.
Sheriff Bill Dulin requested the creation of the positions during last week’s Starke County Commissioners meeting.
Starke County Commissioners Award Bridge Bid
The Starke County Commissioners opened bids Monday night for the reconstruction of Bridge #154 on County Road 100 East over the Robbins Ditch, one-tenth of a mile north of County Road 400 North.
Starke County Commissioners Review Quotes for Capital Purchases
The Starke County Commissioners reviewed quotes Monday night for several items on their list of capital purchases this year.
Starke County Commissioners Reinstate Employee
The Starke County Commissioners took action this week to reinstate a county employee previously terminated by a county official.
EZ Blockchain to Build Data Center in Hamlet
An EZ Blockchain data center will be built on 500 N. in Hamlet, next to the Kankakee Valley REMC substation.
