The Starke County Council will be holding a regular meeting this afternoon, Wednesday January 21st.
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Pulaski County to hold Joint Commissioners / Council Meeting, Followed by County Council Meeting, August 11
Pulaski County will be holding 2 meetings this evening, the first a joint session between the county council and commissioners to take place at 5pm Eastern Time, and the second a Pulaski County Council meeting to take place at 6pm Eastern Time. Both meetings are to take place at the Pulaski County Highway Garage, which is located at 1131 US-35 in Winamac.
Continue readingCommunity Leader Passes Following Battle with ALS
A former Starke County elected representative and community servant has passed.
Pulaski County Receives Internal Controls Information
The Pulaski County Council is preparing to move forward with the development of internal controls.
Pulaski County Soon to Begin Work on Internal Controls
The Pulaski County government is preparing to adopt internal financial controls, but they’re a bit displeased with the cost associated with the state mandate.
Pulaski County Security Cameras Shelved Pending Committee Recommendations
Discussion of security at the Pulaski County Courthouse carried over from the joint session into the County Council meeting, Monday night.
Pulaski County Council Considers Personal Property Ordinance
The Pulaski County Council will consider a few changes to the way the Sheriff’s Department handles petty cash.
Pulaski 911 Center Prepares for Possible Future Upgrades
Pulaski County could soon see upgrades to the equipment at its 911 Center, pending County Council approval.
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Pulaski County Makes Cuts in 2016 Preparations
Pulaski County had to implement a few financial maneuvers to balance its 2016 fiscal year budget.
During last night’s meeting, the County Council made several non-binding budget decisions. At their September 2nd meeting, the County Council was under the impression they balanced their budget with the use of Rainy Day Funds.
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Pulaski County May Soon Close Dormant Accounts
Budget preparation season is getting closer in Pulaski County.
Auditor Sheila Garling provided a report last month showing every account in the fiscal year budget. She encouraged Pulaski County department heads to use their restricted funds more carefully as opposed to taking money out of the county General Fund.
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Pulaski County Council Decides Against Wheel Tax in Split Vote
A tax designed to maintain and improve local roads has failed a vote in Pulaski County.
During last night’s Pulaski County Council meeting, board members considered the implementation of a wheel tax. The tax was encouraged as an option by the state in the face of stagnating support for area roadways.
Council member Alex Haschel says the tax would not be overwhelming.
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Culver Wind Ordinance Tabled Amid Uncertain Language
The matter was heard on first reading when they last met, but the Culver Town Council ran into additional problems with their wind energy ordinance when it came back for a vote.
The Town has been working to craft an amendment to the zoning ordinance focusing on Wind Energy Conversion Systems for some time. The proposal has run into problems with residents on a consistent basis.
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Culver Town Board to Reorganize, Update Town Manager Search
The Culver Town Council will be following suit and reorganizing itself during a regularly scheduled meeting, Tuesday.
Boards around the area have been reorganizing in accordance with state statute. The selection of a new board President and the reappointment of department positions are being carried out now that the November elections are over and board members have been seated for the New Year. Terms for the newly appointed positions can vary.
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Culver Public Hearing Scheduled For Personal Wind Energy Systems
The Culver Town Council will meet Tuesday, and a public hearing hopes to gather input on an amendment to the zoning ordinance.
The Town’s Plan Commission recommended a draft to change the ordinance at their meeting in November to allow for Wind Energy Conversion Systems. That includes things like windmills on personal property.
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Gayer Explains Purchase of “Mango Tango” Charger
The Pulaski County Commissioners discussed with Sheriff Mike Gayer why a vehicle was purchased without their approval. Gayer said that he was under the impression that, because the vehicle is a necessary tool to the Sheriff’s Department, it fell under the type of purchase that did not need approval from the Commissioners. Gayer also stressed that he was not trying to circumvent the system and he meant no disrespect, and he purchased the vehicle as inexpensively as possible.
Starke County Council Approves Bridge Inspection Expenses
At the request of the highway department, the Starke County Council approved the spending of $135,000 for bridge inspections throughout the county. In total, 67 bridges are to be inspected, with the expense coming out of the county’s cumulative bridge fund, which can only be spent on bridges.
The bridge inspections are a necessary expense, especially when given the current state of the bridges in Starke County. Three bridges were recently closed, and three others are in danger of being reduced to one-lane to allow for repairs.
