No Action Taken Concerning Highway Department Employee Changes

Pulaski County CourthouseThe Pulaski County Council last night did not act on the change in personnel at the county highway department.

Council President Jay Sullivan looked over the paperwork and commented that the personnel change did not include a change in the money budgeted for the two positions. He believed that the only reason the council would need to act was if there was an additional appropriation or transfer because salaries would change. Two employees changed job descriptions.

The commissioners voted in January to appoint a person as general foreman.  That is the usual action of the highway superintendent. Terry Ruff was placed into that position while Travis Holiday was dropped to a foreman position.

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More Discussion Held on Pleasant View Rest Home

Pleasant View Rest Home
Pleasant View Rest Home

Discussion surrounding the Pleasant View Rest Home was held during the Pulaski County Council meeting last night.

Larry Rausch, who is a county home board member, said their number one priority is keeping the county home open and realizes there is some work that needs to be done. He said if the county home is deemed a historical structure, grants would be available to assist the county in getting these repairs done. He also had another option.

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