Funding for work at the Pulaski County Justice Center will apparently be appropriated one bill at a time. Earlier this month, Maintenance Director Mia Salyers told the county commissioners that the building’s fire alarm upgrades ended up costing $10,000 more than expected and Sheriff Jeff Richwine had offered to cover about $6,700 of that out of his department’s Misdemeanant Fund.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Consider Funding for Justice Center Fire Alarm Change Orders
The Pulaski County Justice Center’s fire alarm upgrades have ended up costing an extra $10,000. Maintenance Director Mia Salyers told the county commissioners Monday that the fire panel is finally completed, but some change orders were required.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Quote for Replacement of Justice Center Fire Alarm System
Pulaski County Commissioners Agree to Replacement of Justice Center Fire Alarm System in 2019
The Pulaski County Justice Center will get a new fire alarm system next year. Last week, the county commissioners agreed to let Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston proceed with the project. He told them that the county council has agreed to earmark $39,000 in the 2019 budget, but he’s still trying to get another quote to possibly bring that cost down.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Revisit EMA Radio Equipment Move, Justice Center Fire Alarm
The Pulaski County Commissioners will continue discussing plans to move the Emergency Management Agency’s radio equipment to the former Winamac Masonic Lodge. Last month, Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston suggested looking into whether the county’s DRMO funds could be used. That money comes from the sale of former military equipment owned by the county.
Pulaski County Justice Center Still in Need of New Fire Alarm System
Pulaski County Facing Tech Support Challenges, Following Problems with Jail Water Control System
The Pulaski County Justice Center’s technology issues continue. This time, the problem is the computer system that controls the water at the jail. While the water itself is working, the technology that allows jail staff to remotely shut off specific plumbing fixtures like toilets and showers is down.
Pulaski County Jail Cameras Hacked, According to Sheriff
Someone apparently hacked into the Pulaski County Justice Center’s surveillance cameras. Sheriff Jeff Richwine says it happened over the weekend. Continue reading
Pulaski County Justice Center in Need of Fire Alarm Upgrades
Culver Town Council Waives False Alarm Fees for School Corporation
The Culver Community Schools Corporation will not have to pay $2,100 in false alarm charges to the town. Various issues with a newly-installed fire alarm system at the middle/high school resulted in the fire department being called to the school seven times this fall. Continue reading
Culver Schools to Appeal False Alarm Charges
The Culver Community Schools Corporation plans to appeal the $2,100 false alarm penalty it got from the town. A new fire alarm system was installed at Culver Community Middle/High School this past summer, in part to eliminate the issue of false alarms. But since then, emergency responders have been called to the school seven times, due to false alarms. Continue reading
Culver Middle/High School Racks Up $2,100 in False Alarm Charges
The replacement of the fire alarm system at Culver Community Middle/High School apparently hasn’t been successful in eliminating false alarms. Now the school corporation may owe the Town of Culver $2,100. Continue reading
Culver School Board Gets Update on Safety Improvements
The Culver Community Schools corporation is looking at upgrades that will increase school safety while also reducing disruptions for students and teachers. Continue reading