MOUNT VERNON — Several native teams stepped as much as present secure transport for dogs on their technique to the Knox County Dog Shelter.
The Friends of the Knox County Dog Shelter used donations from the sale of its annual shelter canine calendar to buy two giant canine crates.
Leadership Knox and Park National Bank donated intermediate-size canine kennels for the canine wardens’ autos.
Dog Warden Brian Biggerstaff mentioned the prevailing crates are old and cracked, and the doorways won’t open.
As of Thursday, the shelter had 17 dogs; 15 are available for adoption. One canine is on a three-day stray maintain, and the opposite canine was seized for proof on a vicious canine assault case.
One canine on the adoption flooring has been on the shelter for over 60 days.
August stats present 49 dogs got here into the shelter, and 48 dogs left the shelter. Of these leaving, three went to switch/rescue, and 21 have been adopted.
Of the incoming dogs, 15 have been proprietor give up, and 33 have been strays. One was a returned adoption canine.
Biggerstaff mentioned the 4 canine wardens issued 29 citations in August and reported that the shelter reworking venture ought to begin quickly.
Litter & Recycling
Knox County Recycling and Litter Prevention supervisor Matt Baugher mentioned final week’s river cleanup went nicely.
“The water level was low, which speeds up cleanup in town where the people don’t overly rely on the water,” he mentioned. “However, it does decelerate the Paddle for Heroes crew.
“We had about 140 volunteers in the river at some point,” he added.
Another 20 to 30 volunteers helped with trash and tire removing and offering watercraft and meals. Friends of the Kokosing drew 20 volunteers from all through the state through social media and promoting in related teams.
“We were able to welcome many first-time participants,” Baugher mentioned.
Baugher mentioned he shall be instructing lessons on the Knox County Career Center. He want to get into Mount Vernon faculties and must reconnect with Danville.
Recycling bins are doing nicely all through the county aside from Liberty Township, which has a number of contamination.
The hazardous waste collections are nearing their finish; Baugher mentioned this system was extensively widespread and the perfect one within the four-county district for residents.
DKMM is contemplating municipal tire assortment and latex paint occasions for 2024. The string lights recycling program will return this 12 months.
Regarding the Knox County Fair, Baugher mentioned there was a number of contamination within the recycling containers. Small festivals do nice with recycling.
Baugher and DKMM employees are speaking with Price Farms Organics to doubtlessly obtain food-grade compost on the compost facility. The compost could be free to residents.
He will let the parents organizing the Arch Park group backyard know in regards to the potential availability of food-grade compost.
Baugher mentioned he reached out to Knox County EMA to see how he may also help with the excessive variety of guests anticipated for the April 2024 photo voltaic eclipse.
Water & Wastewater
Superintendent Jeff Pickrell mentioned the roof is being put in on the brand new plant building this week. Workers will begin the framework for the drop ceiling subsequent week. HVAC tools and home windows are put in, and the drywall is completed.
The cupboards and counter tops are prepared for set up. The objective is to have it accomplished by the top of the 12 months.
The begin date has been moved to October for the Pleasant View Acres sanitary system. Pickrell will ship a discover to residents in regards to the work, excavating, and building visitors.
The venture won’t disrupt service. The county is utilizing ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) money to fund the venture.
Miscellaneous
The commissioners took the next actions the week of Sept. 18:
•Authorized an extra $43,036.60 to Small’s Asphalt & Paving for added work, together with asphalt degree course and chip seal on Hoss and Colopy roads
•Approved an software from Small’s for 2023 surfacing for $639,709.36
•Approved Memorandums of Understanding between Knox County Job & Family Services and Family Life Counseling and Psychiatric Services, Riverside Recovery Services, The Freedom Center, and Knox County Family & Children First Council
•Authorized a grant settlement between JFS and Knox County Head Start
•Approved an settlement between the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Premier Healthcare Services for third-party administration of medical take care of the Knox County Jail. The settlement is efficient Oct. 1 by means of Sept. 30, 2024 and prices $495,000. Monthly funds are $41,250.
•Designated the Knox County Land Bank because the lead company for demolition, web site revitalization, and brownfield renovation
•Approved the acquisition of physique cams and tasers from Axon for the KCSO
•Approved an extra $4,206.66 to Kokosing Construction for Lock Road asphalt resurfacing; closing complete $$620,208.44
