The Starke County Council heard from Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin and Matron Pam McDonald during their meeting this week.
Continue readingStarke County Council Reviews Request for Jail CEDIT Fund Additional Appropriations
Pulaski County Council Approves Advertisement of Appropriation to Fix Roof on Highway Department Building
The Pulaski County Council members approved the advertisement of an additional appropriation Monday night that would provide funds to fix the roof at the Pulaski County Highway Department building.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Holds Public Hearing on Additional Appropriation Request
The Winamac Town Council members opened a public hearing Monday night on a request for an additional appropriation.
Continue readingStarke County Council Approves Additional Appropriation for Body Scanner Purchase at Justice Center
The Starke County Council members approved an additional appropriation out of the Jail CEDIT fund at their most recent meeting to purchase a Tek84 Intercept whole body scanner for the Starke County Justice Center.
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers Additional Appropriation Request for North Judson Library
The Starke County Council members reviewed an additional appropriation request for the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library in the amount of $64,754
Continue readingStarke County Council Reviews Additional Appropriation for North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library
The Starke County Council members want more information before approving an additional appropriation request from the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library.
Continue readingCulver School Board Holds Public Hearing over Additional Appropriation
A public hearing was opened Monday night in order for the Culver Community School Board members to gather comments on a proposed additional appropriation in the amount of $3.2 million.
Continue readingStarke County Council Approves Money for Merit Officer Retirement Pension
The Starke County Council will be funding a shortfall in the county’s contribution toward the Sheriff’s Merit Officer Retirement Pension.
Continue readingPulaski County Council to Hold Budget Hearing Tonight
Pulaski County residents have the chance to weigh in on the county’s 2020 budget proposal tonight. The county council will hold the required budget hearing tonight at 6:00 p.m. EDT in the Pulaski County Highway Garage.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Considers Funding Arrangements for Justice Center Work
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 Assessor Requests Funding to Hire Appraiser for Appeals Process
Reassessment appeals could lead to some additional expenses for Pulaski County. Assessor Holly VanDerAa told the county council last week that there are 16 appeals from five different taxpayers that are still pending.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Votes to Move Ahead with Funding for West Annex Work
Pulaski County’s newest government building is costing more than originally thought. Last year, the county purchased the former Winamac Masonic Lodge and has since converted it into the West Annex, housing the Coroner’s Office and Emergency Management Agency.
Continue readingPulaski Superior Court Requests Another $30,000 for Pauper Counsel, Amid Increase in Drug Cases
For the third time this year, Pulaski Superior Court Judge Crystal Brucker Kocher is asking for permission to spend more money for pauper counsel. The county council has already agreed to let her spend $40,000 beyond what was initially budgeted. On Monday, she told council members she needs another $30,000.
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 Council Continues Discussing EMA Radio Equipment Funding
A $10,000 bill related to EMA radio equipment continued to be discussed during Monday’s Pulaski County Council meeting. Last month, council members said they wanted more information before moving forward with an additional appropriation.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Considers Options for Outside Reimbursement Funds Not Included in Budget
Reimbursable costs are eating into the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department budget. Sheriff Jeff Richwine recently told the county council that when his jailers have to transport federal inmates, his department gets $18 per hour from the federal government for their labor.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Choose Lawn Care Contractor
After months of discussions, the Pulaski County Commissioners have decided to keep TK Lawn Service as their mowing contractor. Maintenance Director Mia Salyers told the commissioners Monday that she went through the three bids the county received, broke down the costs, and determined that TK’s was the cheapest.
Continue readingPulaski Superior Court Makes Another $20,000 Additional Appropriation Request for Pauper Counsel
Before the Pulaski County Council finalized one request for additional funds for Superior Court Pauper Counsel, Judge Crystal Brucker Kocher was already asking for more money.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Additional Appropriation of More Than $1.3 Million
The Knox School Board took action Monday to correct an issue with this year’s budget. Board members gave their permission for another $1.3 million to be spent on personal services in the Education Fund.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Hold Second Public Hearing on Building Project Tonight
Residents will have another chance to weigh in on Knox Community Schools’ building project tonight.
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