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KNOX COUNTY - Despite trying times, Knox County Clerk Mike Corey’s office was able to pull off a successful election in 2020 and already have their eyes on making this
KNOX COUNTY - Members of the Knox County Fiscal Court want Judge-Executive Mike Mitchell to renegotiate reimbursement rates being provided to East Knox Fire Department for its covering of the
Knox Fiscal Court amends ordinance dealing with volunteer fire departments, following 'mismanagement' of Stinking Creek's department By Jarrod Mills Staff Writer Apr 20, 2021 1 hr ago KNOX COUNTY - The Knox County Fiscal Court passed the second reading of an ordinance amending the countyâs fire subscription fee regulations during a special-called meeting Thursday evening. The amendments come following one Knox County fire department no longer being recognized by the state fire commission. Changes to ordinance 20160412-02, which adds regulations to subscription fees collected by Knox County volunteer fire departments, was passed unanimously by the court. Under the amendment, volunteer fire departments may only use subscription fees for building expenses, such as the purchase, maintenance, or expansion of a departmentâs building(s). Subscription fees may be used for the purchase or maintenance of department vehicles; reasonable insurances as required upon each departmentâs membership; department utilities; fire suppression equipment, and rescue equipment supplies; firefighter required trainings, and required training supplies; postage and office supplies for the department.
Close Mismanagement, lack of experience led to need of state of emergency to cover Stinking Creek Fire Department area By Jarrod Mills Staff Writer Apr 1, 2021 4 hrs ago KNOX COUNTY - A Knox County fire department, currently being investigated by multiple agencies that includes the Kentucky State Fire Commission, found itself as the subject of a local state of emergency signed by Knox County Judge-Executive Mike Mitchell on Tuesday. The declaration comes after Mitchellâs office received official notification stating the Kentucky State Fire Commission no longer recognized the Stinking Creek Fire Department as being a fire department. And while the countyâs fiscal court has no power on regulating the day-to-day operations of local volunteer fire departments - theyâre regulated by the fire commission and Kentucky state law - Mitchell said the executive order was a result of the courtâs obligation in ensuring the public safety of Knox County residents.
BREAKING NEWS: Executive order signed amid ongoing investigation into Knox fire department thetimestribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thetimestribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.