The restrooms at the Pulaski County Courthouse should be in compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act within the next two weeks. The county commissioners Monday approved a contract with White’s General Contracting to finish the project. Maintenance supervisor Jeff Johnston says three portable restrooms will be provided in the meanwhile, and notes one is ADA compliant. Continue reading
Pulaski County Moves Ahead with Courthouse Restroom Repairs, Plans Future HVAC Upgrades
Repairs to the restrooms at the Pulaski County Courthouse are moving ahead. Last week, the county commissioners selected Malchow Construction of Francesville to make sewage pipe repairs. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Plan to Discuss Courthouse Renovations with Architectural Firm
Pulaski County is working on a deal with an architectural engineering firm to renovate the courthouse. The County Commissioners voted to have maintenance supervisor Jeff Johnston set up a meeting with Keystone Architecture to discuss a proposed contract. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners to Have Generator Information on July 7
The Director of Maintenance for Pulaski County gave an update on the generator situation to the commissioners Monday night.
Jeff Johnston has talked with officials with Hyre Electric out of Valparaiso to give him details about connectors to hook up generators to the courthouse, annex, county home, recycling center and highway department. He’s also gathering information whether or not what the county has is sufficient enough to work or if generators will need to be purchased.
Pulaski County Maintenance Supervisor Weighing Generator Options
Pulaski County Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston is working with EMA Director Larry Hoover to ensure all of the county buildings have adequate generators to meet their needs.
He told the commissioners the county has five military surplus, trailer-mounted generators that can be placed at the annex building, county home or elsewhere should the power go out.
Pulaski County Maintenance Department Gives Update on Repairs
Lot of Work Ahead for Pulaski County Maintenance Department
Pulaski Commissioners Hear Maintenance Department Update
Johnston said the annex building needs some concrete work done after a crack developed on the southern wall. The contractor is working to get that resolved, and Johnston said he will soon have a better idea about what the repairs will entail.
Pulaski Commissioners Hear Maintenance Update
The Pulaski County Maintenance Department has been staying busy, according to Maintenance Director Jeff Johnston. He told the county commissioners at their regular meeting that the office relocation has been completed, annex repair work is done, and they’ve also repaired some equipment at the county highway garage.
Pulaski Maintenance Dept. Requesting Part-Time Hire
Pulaski County Maintenance Director Jeff Johnston said his department is in need of an additional part-time employee, but the county council this week decided to postpone discussion until next year. Johnston approached the council during their meeting on Monday night with a request to hire another part-time employee with the help of a $12,900 additional transfer.
Pulaski Commissioners Approve Maintenance Quotes
Pulaski County Commissioners Hire New Maintenance Supervisor
Pulaski County has a new maintenance supervisor. The commissioners voted unanimously last night to hire Winamac native Jeff Johnston, contingent on his passing a pre-employment drug screening. He will oversee maintenance and upkeep of all of the county’s buildings. Commissioner Larry Brady noted that a number of qualified individuals applied for the job and says their resumes will remain on file with the county. Johnston replaces longtime maintenance supervisor Morry DeMarco, who was fired last month by the commissioners.
