Posted on June 18, 2018
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Plans for the Starke County Forest’s new access road still have another hurdle to clear before construction may begin. The Starke County Park Board recently got $15,000 from the Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund to turn the forest’s existing access trail into a gravel road and add a parking lot.
During last week’s park board meeting, it was reported that Bob Aloi with Territorial Engineering has drawn up the plans. Now, they have to be approved by the county’s zoning board, according to County Attorney Marty Lucas. “The road’s narrower than the standard road for Starke County,” he explained, “and that’s okay because there’s no houses on it or anything, anyway. But because of that, it does require the zoning board to approve that change from what the normal minimum standard road is.”
That’s expected to occur when the Starke County Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meet on Wednesday. In the meantime, the park board has decided to approve the plan on a preliminary basis, to allow construction to start as soon as the proper zoning permission is granted. The Starke County Commissioners have already agreed to let the County Highway Department do the construction work.
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Monday, June 18, 2018
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Starke County Commissioners Discuss Appointments, SCEDF Contract
Posted on February 10, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Commissioners are attempting to complete their appointments for the year.
At the last meeting, the commissioners appointed Todd Leinbach to the Board of Zoning Appeals, but he doesn’t reside in the proper jurisdiction. He actually lives in the incorporated town of Hamlet and the person appointed must live in an unincorporated area of the county. The commissioners voted to rescind his appointment. Instead, Leinbach was appointed to an opening on the P.E.T.A.B.O.A. Board.
The commissioners will accept letters of interest from either a Republican or Democrat to fill the vacancy on the BZA.
No discussion was held on annual appointments for the Convention and Visitor’s Commission. County Attorney Marty Lucas noted that the members currently holding their position will continue in their appointments until further notice.
The commissioners also unanimously voted to give notice that the Starke County Economic Development Foundation contract will not be renewed. They are looking into revising the contract and have further discussion on the matter in a future meeting. The action to adjust some things in the contract has been in the works for a while. The commissioners and the foundation have a year to work out another contract.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Commissioners are attempting to complete their appointments for the year.
At the last meeting, the commissioners appointed Todd Leinbach to the Board of Zoning Appeals, but he doesn’t reside in the proper jurisdiction. He actually lives in the incorporated town of Hamlet and the person appointed must live in an unincorporated area of the county. The commissioners voted to rescind his appointment. Instead, Leinbach was appointed to an opening on the P.E.T.A.B.O.A. Board.
The commissioners will accept letters of interest from either a Republican or Democrat to fill the vacancy on the BZA.
No discussion was held on annual appointments for the Convention and Visitor’s Commission. County Attorney Marty Lucas noted that the members currently holding their position will continue in their appointments until further notice.
The commissioners also unanimously voted to give notice that the Starke County Economic Development Foundation contract will not be renewed. They are looking into revising the contract and have further discussion on the matter in a future meeting. The action to adjust some things in the contract has been in the works for a while. The commissioners and the foundation have a year to work out another contract.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Starke County Seeking BZA Members
The Starke County Commissioners are looking to fill a seat on the Board of Zoning Appeals. The vacancy was created when a member moved from the county.
State law requires the appointee to live in an unincorporated area of the county outside the two-mile jurisdiction of Knox and to have voted as a Republican the last time he or she cast a ballot in a primary election.
The appointment expires at the end of December. However the commissioners will reappoint the member to a four-year term in January.
The Starke County Council also has a BZA appointment to fill. They are seeking a Democrat to serve the remainder of a term that expires in December of 2016.
Interested individuals may submit a letter of interest to the Starke County Auditor’s Office by the close of business on Friday, Nov. 13. The appointments will be made at the Monday, Nov. 16th meeting. Questions may be directed to any of the Starke County Commissioners.
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