Last week, Pulaski County was placed in the red status on the Indiana Department of Health’s COVID-19 map. But the county commissioners aren’t ready to reinstate any restrictions.
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The Pulaski County Commissioners have chosen the more expensive option for repairing one of the EMS Department’s ambulances. Rather than spending less than $13,000 just to fix the head gaskets, they approved EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo’s recommendation to replace the entire engine for about $20,000.
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Pulaski County will be moving its COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites next month. Terri Hansen with the Pulaski County Health Department told the county commissioners Monday that vaccinations will continue to be offered at the Winamac Knights of Columbus until May 1. After that, they’ll move to the Health Department office.
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Arens Field has a new manager. The Pulaski County Commissioners appointed Daryn Wilder to manage the airport Monday, at the recommendation of Board of Aviation Commissioners President Jeremy Wegner.
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The Pulaski County Commissioners have finalized updates to the county’s solar farm regulations, but not without some concerns from Commissioner Chuck Mellon. The commissioners Monday approved the amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance recommended by the advisory plan commission on March 11. The adjustments beef up setback and screening requirements, among other things.
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Pulaski County has joined in the opposition against a bill that would shift control of wind and solar farm development to the state. The county commissioners passed a resolution Monday opposing House Bill 1381. Commissioner Chuck Mellon said the resolution expresses their “support for local control of land use decisions.”
Continue readingUpdates to Pulaski County’s solar farm regulations got the approval of the county’s advisory plan commission Thursday. The proposed adjustments would beef up setback and screening requirements.
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Leadership of the Pulaski County Board of Commissioners is going to its two new members. Chuck Mellon was elected president, and Maurice Loehmer was elected vice president Monday, during the commissioners’ first meeting of 2021. Both were nominated by Commissioner Mike McClure, the only holdover from last year.
Continue readingThe two new Pulaski County Commissioners will take their seats for the first time tonight. Maurice Loehmer and Charles Mellon took the oath of office last week, after winning last year’s elections. They’ll join returning Commissioner Mike McClure.
Continue readingPulaski County’s ban on in-restaurant dining is drawing criticism from some elected officials. County Council Member Mike Tiede told the rest of the council and commissioners Monday that restaurant owners in his district aren’t very happy. “So I think we shouldn’t charge them property taxes if they can’t open,” he said.
Continue readingPulaski County officials are putting the finishing touches on a spending plan for CARES Act money. They recently formed a committee to prioritize funding requests and make a recommendation to the county commissioners. County Council Member Kathi Thompson presented the commissioners with a list during their meeting Tuesday.
Continue readingPulaski County has formed a committee to help figure out how to spend its share of federal COVID-19 relief money.
Continue readingPulaski County is working to resolve a pest problem in the courthouse restrooms. Maintenance Director Mia Salyers told the county commissioners last week that an insect control specialist was recently brought in to spray all the county buildings.
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Pulaski County government employees will keep their current health insurance coverage, even though it will cost the county another $210,000 over the next year. Cigna raised the cost by almost 20 percent, following a sharp increase in claims.
Continue readingThose owing money to Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services have a few more weeks before collection efforts resume.
Continue readingPulaski County’s annual health insurance bill could be going up by more than $200,000, following a sharp increase in claims. Steve Gregory with Shepherd Insurance told the county commissioners last week that the plan hasn’t been running well. Cigna initially wanted to raise the cost by almost 44 percent but they negotiated it down to less than 20 percent.
Continue readingFace masks are no longer mandated to be worn in Pulaski County, but they’re still highly recommended. The county commissioners voted Monday to rescind the order to wear face masks in buildings open to the public.
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Pulaski County has declared a public health emergency. A resolution declaring the emergency was approved by the county commissioners Monday. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer explained that it will make Pulaski County eligible for federal reimbursement for certain COVID-19-related expenses.
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The Pulaski County Commissioners aren’t quite ready to let the Highway Department switch to its summer schedule a few weeks early. Highway Department crews typically work four 10-hour days per week during the summer.
Continue readingPulaski County’s health officer is asking residents to remain positive but prepare for the coronavirus to continue to spread.
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