A member of the Francesville Town Council has resigned which has left a vacant seat.
Continue readingPulaski County Republican Party Seeks Candidate to Fill Vacancy on Francesville Town Council
Pulaski County Commissioners, Council Hear Proposal for Temporary Crossing in Francesville
A committee meeting will be held soon to consider putting a temporary crosswalk on County Road 1450 in Francesville as a way to make it safer for children and residents in that area.
Continue readingFrancesville Planning Commission Needs Members
The Francesville Planning Commission is looking for members. Town Council President Lynn Johns told the Pulaski County Commissioners Monday that the town officially established the commission last year – before he took office – but they never filled all of the seats.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Consider Fee Reduction Request from Good Samaritan Store
The Pulaski County Commissioners will hear a request from the Good Samaritan Store tonight for a reduction of transfer fees. The commissioners will also consider a data exchange agreement with WTH.
Continue readingFrancesville Town Council Adopts Budget
The Francesville Town Council adopted the town’s 2019 budget earlier this month.
Francesville Town Council to Review Golf Cart Ordinance
Medaryville Town Council Votes to Increase Police Pay
Medaryville Police officers will be getting a raise. A salary ordinance amendment was approved by the town council Wednesday, according to Clerk-Treasurer Judy Harwood. It increases the police department’s hourly pay rate by two dollars.
Francesville Fire Department Tanker Truck in Need of Repairs
A Francesville fire truck may need up to $10,000 in repairs. Fire department officials told the town council last week that a flywheel on the tanker truck blew apart, according to Clerk-Treasurer Linda Bennett. Continue reading
Work Wrapping Up on Francesville’s New Quiet Space
The Francesville Town Park’s new quiet space is about 99-percent done, according to Clerk-Treasurer Linda Bennett. The new quiet space at the south end of the park features a bench, pergola, and landscaping, to create a serene environment. It was created with the help of a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, along with several private donations.
Francesville Employees to Get 3.5-Percent Pay Raise
Some Francesville town employees will be getting a raise. The town council approved a 3.5-percent salary increase Monday, according to Clerk-Treasurer Linda Bennett. But she says the clerk-treasurer and sewer superintendent aren’t included.
Francesville Police Request Vehicle Storage
The Francesville Town Council received a request to house a storage unit on the new pickup.
Francesville Town Council Approves Additional Reading on Planning Commission Ordinance
The Francesville Town Council members this week approved the second reading of an ordinance that would establish a Francesville Planning Commission. The final reading could come at the council’s next meeting on Monday, May 21.
Street Milling Begins in Francesville
Francesville’s summer road projects are getting underway. Clerk-Treasurer Linda Bennett says milling has been taking place this week on South Market Street and South Brooks Street, which are set to be redone this year.
Francesville Council Moves Closer to Establishing Plan Commission, As Wind Turbine Discussions Continue
A wind energy developer discussed its plans for Pulaski County operations with local officials Tuesday. Among those was Francesville Clerk-Treasurer Linda Bennett. “Well, it was a little over two hours,” she says. “There were a lot of questions asked, a lot of answers given. Of course, you don’t know exactly. I mean, you would hope that they are being truthful with you.”
Pulaski County to Hire Attorney to Help Update Wind Turbine Regulations
The Pulaski County Commissioners have agreed to hire an outside attorney to help update the county’s wind turbine regulations, but not before discussing the issue with residents for over an hour Monday. The extra legal help was recommended by County Attorney Kevin Tankersley and Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer.
Pulaski County Plan Commission to Wait Until May to Continue Wind Turbine Discussions
Pulaski County won’t be taking any formal action on wind turbines until the end of May. County officials have been researching the topic, so they can make some recommendations about how to adjust the county’s Unified Development Ordinance going forward.
Francesville Police Vehicle to Get New Radar
The Francesville Town Council approved a new piece of equipment for the new police vehicle.
Francesville Town Council Looks to Revamp Town Plan Commission
The Francesville Town Council members will soon be considering an ordinance that would establish a plan commission in Francesville.
Pulaski County BZA, Plan Commission to Meet Tonight
Several residents are anticipated to attend the Pulaski County Board of Zoning Appeals and Plan Commission meetings tonight to gather more information on wind turbine discussions.
Francesville Lagoon Project Complete
The Francesville Town Council members learned this week that the wastewater treatment project is complete.
