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 Moving Ahead with Plans to Reestablish Security Committee
Pulaski County is a step closer to getting its security committee back up and running. The county council Monday appointed council member Ken Boswell as its representative. The county commissioners appointed Jerry Locke last week.
Pulaski County to Reactivate Security Committee, Following Proposal to Move Circuit Court
Discussions about moving Pulaski Circuit Court into the Justice Center are drawing complaints from Judge Michael Shurn. During Monday’s county commissioners meeting, Shurn complained that he hasn’t been included in recent discussions. “I never see it on the docket, but yet I read about it in the newspaper,” he said. “You’re trying to decide what security is, and you’re trying to decide the future of the Circuit Court. You know, I think it would behoove you all to actually involve the Circuit Court in that conversation. I’m sort of shocked that you don’t do that.”
Pulaski County EMA Director Updates Commissioners on Flood Response
The Pulaski County Emergency Management Agency is assessing damage and helping residents clean up from recent flooding. EMA Director Sheri Gaillard gave an update to the county commissioners Monday. “I gave out 3,250 sandbags to the Pulaski County citizens,” she said. “Both the gauges are finally down into minor flooding stage, but damage assessment is still ongoing because there were a lot of places that we couldn’t get to still, at least 10 that I can think of off the top of my head.”
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve Contract for Election Day IT Support
The Pulaski County Election Board is getting some outside help with Election Day IT support. The county commissioners Tuesday approved a contract with IT Consultant Willie DeGroot for the May primary and November general elections.
Pulaski County Attorney to Research Legal Options for Regulating Wind Turbines
Concerns about new wind turbines in Pulaski County have prompted County Attorney Kevin Tankersley to learn more about the county’s legal options. In the past several months, a number of filings have been made with the Federal Aviation Administration for possible wind turbines in the Francesville and Star City areas.
Pulaski County Commissioners Seeking Members for Community Corrections Advisory Board
Cass-Pulaski Community Corrections needs some Pulaski County residents to serve on its advisory board. Pulaski Circuit Court Judge Michael Shurn told the county commissioners last week there are several openings to be filled, in order to reach equal representation from both counties.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Consider Proposals for TV Tourism Commercials
The Pulaski County Commissioners may be willing to consider a return to television advertising, as a way to promote tourism. The county ran tourism ads in the Chicago market back in 2016, but decided against doing it again last year. Instead, they opted to go with a cheaper online-only advertising package.
Shidler-Dickey Appointed to Pulaski County Plan Commission, BZA
The Pulaski County Commissioners filled some remaining vacancies on a few boards and commissions, during last week’s meeting.
Pulaski County Commissioners Appoint EMS Director, Eliminate Assistant EMS Director Position
Pulaski County has a new Emergency Medical Services director. Bryan Corn was selected to fill the position, in a two-to-one vote by the county commissioners Tuesday.
Pulaski County Commissioners Interview EMS Director Candidates, Reappoint Department Heads
The Pulaski County Commissioners are nearing a decision on a new Emergency Medical Services director. “We had the interviews for the EMS director, and we’re going to make our decision by the 16th of January,” Commissioner Kenny Becker said Tuesday. Continue reading
Pulaski County Building Inspector Wraps Up Paperwork for Medaryville Blight Elimination Project
The Medaryville blight elimination project finally appears to be complete, after several months of work. But Building Inspector Doug Hoover told the county commissioners Tuesday it wasn’t without some last-minute challenges. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve 2018 Employee Holiday Schedule, Following Discussion
Pulaski County employees will get 15 paid holidays in 2018, including both the May and November elections. The county commissioners approved next year’s holiday schedule Monday, but not without plenty of discussion.
Pulaski County Commissioners Renew Contract with County Attorney Kevin Tankersley
Pulaski County to Consider Hiring Contractor for Lawn Mowing, Snow Removal
Pulaski County Commissioners Hold Off on Renewing County Attorney’s Contract
Pulaski County Commissioners Deny CAFO Rezoning Request
A new confined hog feeding operation will not be coming to rural Pulaski County. The county commissioners voted Monday to deny a request to rezone a piece of property at 300 South and 700 West from General Agriculture to Intensive Agriculture. That would have allowed for the construction of four wean-to-finish pig production buildings.
Pulaski County Commissioners Decide to Stay with Current Health Insurance Provider
Pulaski County is sticking with its current health insurance provider.
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve Tourism Advertising Campaign
The Pulaski County Commissioners yesterday approved a scaled-back tourism marketing campaign. CDC Executive Director Nathan P. Origer has clashed with the county executives for several weeks over their reluctance to purchase cable television advertising in the Chicago market. He started his presentation to the commissioners with an apology for storming out of their last meeting. Continue reading
Lack of Action on Tourism Advertising Frustrates Pulaski County CDC
Tourism advertising has been tabled for a third time by the Pulaski County Commissioners. The issue appeared to be put to rest at their last meeting, when they opted not to act on the Community Development Commission’s proposal to run advertising on Comcast cable systems in the Chicago area. However, the topic was brought back to the commissioners Monday by CDC Executive Director Nathan Origer, only to have it tabled once again. Continue reading
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