A Pulaski County Republican Party Caucus held Saturday found a new District 3 County Council representative.
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Pulaski County Facing Court Security Implementation Deadline
The Pulaski County Council and Commissioners are each asking the other group for direction on courthouse security. Last week, the commissioners indicated that they’re ready to act on the issue. But during Monday’s county council meetings, Council Member Kathi Thompson pointed out that it hasn’t been factored into the 2020 budget proposal.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Member Calls for Commissioners’ Help in Stabilizing County Finances
As efforts continue to stabilize Pulaski County’s finances, some county council members are calling for help from the county commissioners. During Tuesday’s commissioners meeting, Council Member Ken Boswell said that while the council sets the budget, there are several things that only the commissioners can do.
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff Discusses Courthouse Security Staffing Needs with County Commissioners
After years of discussions, the Pulaski County Commissioners appear to be ready to act on courthouse security. Commissioner Jerry Locke raised the issue with Sheriff Jeff Richwine, during Tuesday’s meeting. “The situation with the courthouse, I’m afraid it might drag on, drag on, drag on, to see what’s going to be done,” Locke explained. “Would it be possible, Jeff, you or some of your people to come up with how many personnel to make our courthouse secure?”
Continue readingPulaski County Officials Revisit Electronics Room Cooling System Upgrades
Pulaski County officials are revisiting their options, when it comes to solving cooling issues in the Justice Center’s electronics rooms. They held off on a permanent solution this past spring, after the two quotes the county received had a significant price difference.
Continue readingRuff Stepping Down as Pulaski County Highway Superintendent
The Pulaski County highway superintendent is stepping down at the end of the month. Terry Ruff’s resignation was accepted by the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Considers Sharing Highway Engineer to Get Additional Road Funding
Pulaski County could get another $40,000 in highway funding by having a highway engineer. County Council Member Kathi Thompson raised the possibility with the county commissioners last week.
Continue readingPulaski County Government Offices to Be Responsible for IT Costs, County Council Raises Questions
Pulaski County government offices with technology needs will now have to find money to pay for them out of their own budgets. For the past few years, those expenses had come under the IT Department’s budget, but it was recently disbanded, after it apparently used up all its money for the year. Last week, the commissioners officially voted to have individual departments cover their own IT costs, until they can reach a long-term solution.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Vote to Stay with Current Health Insurance Provider
Pulaski County is sticking with its current health insurance provider, after all. The county commissioners voted last week to renew their contract with Bennett and Shepherd as-is, for another full year.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Agree to Let Maintenance Department Cancel Mowing Contract
Pulaski County appears to be firing its mowing contractor. It took the county commissioners about four months of discussions before they finally agreed to renew the contract with TK Lawn Service back in May. But last week, they voted to let Maintenance Director Mia Salyers cancel it and give mowing responsibilities back to her employees.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Express Concern with Mowing Contractor
The appearance of the grass at some Pulaski County government properties is drawing concerns from the county commissioners. Commissioner Jerry Locke brought up the county’s lawn mowing contract during Monday’s meeting.
Continue readingRowland Design Gets to Work on Pulaski County Courthouse Study
A study on the possible preservation of the Pulaski County Courthouse has begun. Last week, representatives from architectural firm Rowland Design and Indiana Landmarks joined county officials for a tour and discussion of the building.
Continue readingBudget Concerns Prompt Pulaski County Commissioners to Disband IT Department
The Pulaski County Commissioners have decided to disband the county’s IT Department. During Monday’s meeting, Commissioner Kenny Becker told IT Director Matt Voltz that the commissioners discussed the matter during an executive session last Thursday. “I guess we’re in the process of that the IT Department will be shut down July 1,” Becker said.
Continue readingPulaski County Government Meetings to Move to Highway Garage, Facilities Discussion Gets Heated
The Pulaski County Commissioners decided Monday to move ahead with some office relocations, but not without a heated discussion about the county’s facilities. The commissioners voted to temporarily move the Assessor’s Office from the basement of the courthouse upstairs to the commissioners’ current meeting room.
Continue readingPulaski County Council, Commissioners Weigh Options for Courthouse
Pulaski County officials are considering their options when it comes to the future of the county courthouse and other government buildings. The county council and commissioners discussed a few ideas during a special joint meeting Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Council, Commissioners to Discuss Courthouse Issues in Special Joint Session Tonight
The future of the Pulaski County Courthouse will be discussed during a special joint county council and commissioners meeting tonight. The meeting notice says officials will discuss options to address needed repairs to the courthouse, potential renovations to the existing buildings, the relocation of county offices, and the various plans to address the concerns with the courthouse.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Appoint Veterans Service Officer, Open Lawn Care Bids
The Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to appoint a new veterans service officer tonight. Tom White with the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs is scheduled to be at tonight’s meeting to discuss the position.
Continue readingIndiana Landmarks Names Pulaski County Courthouse to 10 Most Endangered List
The Pulaski County Courthouse has made Indiana Landmarks’ annual 10 Most Endangered List. Last December, county officials unveiled a preliminary plan that involved demolishing the 1895 courthouse and adding onto the Justice Center.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Conditionally Support Panhandle Pathway Extension Efforts
Efforts to extend the Panhandle Pathway have finally gotten the support of the Pulaski County Commissioners. A motion to that effect was approved during last week’s meeting, on the condition that the plans meet the approval of local landowners. The first phase would extend the Panhandle Pathway north to the Tippecanoe River State Park. It would run alongside U.S. 35 for much of that length.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioner Renews Calls to Move Circuit Court to Justice Center
If Pulaski County keeps its current courthouse, there’s a chance that it might not actually house any court facilities in the future.
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