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 Council Approves Budget Transfers to Cover Increased Use of Part-Time Help
Some Pulaski County government offices are finding themselves short-staffed, and that’s putting a strain on their budgets for part-time help. This week, the county council approved budget transfer requests from both the Assessor’s Office and the EMS Department.
Pulaski Mill Days Picnic Shelter to Be Dedicated Today
Pulaski County Commissioners Plan to Revisit Employee Comp Time Policy
It may soon be easier for Pulaski County employees to use their comp time for needed medical procedures. The issue came up during Monday’s county commissioners meeting. It was learned that an employee in the Assessor’s Office is scheduled to have a knee replacement in January and planned to use 42 hours of comp time that she’d accumulated.
Pulaski County Sheriff Touts Importance of Officer Training, as Budget Talks Continue
Keeping Pulaski County residents safe depends a lot on the training received by the county’s police officers, according to Sheriff Jeff Richwine. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Renew Contract with County Attorney Kevin Tankersley
Tippy’s Expansion Plans May Get Financial Support from Pulaski County Revolving Loan Fund
A Winamac restaurant is eyeing a larger space, and it’s asking Pulaski County to help finance the move. Tippy’s is planning to move about a block west to 123 North Market Street. The business plans to buy the space that formerly housed a dime store and more recently H & R Block.
Pulaski County Council to Consider Employee Handbook Updates, Discuss LIT Levy Freeze
Pulaski County is looking to tighten its employee drug testing policy. The update would allow department heads or the county commissioners to demand a drug test based on probable cause, such as smell or behavior.
McClure Takes Seat on Pulaski County Board of Commissioners
Pulaski County’s new District 3 commissioner was officially sworn in Tuesday. Mike McClure took the oath of office during the commissioners’ regular meeting.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Meet for First Time Since Selection of New Member
The Pulaski County Commissioners will meet tonight for the first time since Mike McClure was added to the board. He was chosen during a Republican Party caucus last week to fill the remainder of Bud Krohn Jr.’s term.
Lower Speed Limit Requested on Pulaski County Road 600 West
A portion of Pulaski County Road 600 West may soon be getting a lower speed limit. Resident Karen Gourley requested the change during last week’s county commissioners meeting. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Hold Off on Renewing County Attorney’s Contract
Pulaski County Council Considers Additional Appropriations for Court-Appointed Attorney Costs
The cost of providing court-appointed personal injury lawyers is adding up for Pulaski County. The county council Monday approved an additional appropriation of $15,000 for Pauper Council in Superior Court and $30,000 for Pauper Counsel in Circuit Court. But before those appropriations were even finalized, council members got requests for even more money.
Pulaski County Commissioners Appoint Members to Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Committee
Pulaski County is taking steps to reduce the impact of future disasters. Earlier this year, Emergency Management Agency Director Sheri Gaillard was informed that it’s time for the county to update its multi-hazard mitigation plan. To do that, a committee is being put together, with representatives from each incorporated town within the county, as well as several county agencies.
Pulaski County Commissioners Revisit 700 South Paving Request
A request to pave Pulaski County Road 700 South may depend on a future State Road 39 project. Back in March, residents approached the county commissioners asking them to pave a portion of 700 South west of State Road 39. They were back this week looking for an update.
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 Respond to Concerns About Health Insurance Costs
The Pulaski County Commissioners say their decision to keep the same county health insurance provider will not have a negative impact on taxpayers. Earlier this month, the commissioners decided to stay with insurance company Cigna and local agent Dave Bennett, after several county employees said they were happy with their current coverage.
Pulaski County Commissioners Decide to Stay with Current Health Insurance Provider
Pulaski County is sticking with its current health insurance provider.
Pulaski Commissioners Hear Complaints About Proposed Confined Animal Feeding Operation
A confined animal feeding operation planned for rural Pulaski County is drawing complaints from local residents. Under the proposal, four wean-to-finish pig production buildings could be constructed near county roads 300 South and 700 West.
Pulaski County Commissioners Receive Update on Panhandle Pathway Extension
The Panhandle Pathway is in the process of being extended to the Tippecanoe River State Park. The Pulaski County Commissioners got an update on that effort Monday from Fred Kasten with the Friends of the Panhandle Pathway. Continue reading
