The Pulaski County Health Department will be able to continue operating as usual, in spite of a lack of funds. That’s the assurance county council members gave to Health Department staff last week.
Some Pulaski County Employees Asked to Give Back Pay Raises, Council Adopts Written Salary Guidelines
As the Pulaski County Council tries to clarify the county’s pay structure, department heads continue to express frustration over how it’s been implemented so far. Last month, Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston complained that while two of his part-time employees got a pay raise after working for 630 hours with the apparent blessing of the council, the same increase wasn’t given to a third staff member. Now, he says the Auditor’s Office has not only taken away the raises from the first two employees, but that they’re now being asked to pay that money back. Continue reading
Pulaski Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Plans to Expand Programs with Latest Funding Round
Pulaski County is planning to expand its at-risk youth mentoring program to the middle school level.
Pulaski Commissioners Schedule Hearing for Upcoming Deed Sale, Make Appointments
The Pulaski County Commissioners are planning to auction some county-owned land. They’re looking to hold a commissioners deed sale on August 1, but before that, they’ll hold a public hearing to set a minimum price and officially schedule the auction. The public hearing will take place Monday, June 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Pulaski County Highway Garage, before the commissioners’ joint meeting with the county council.
Pulaski County Council to Make Money Available for Courthouse Elevator Replacement
With construction underway on a new elevator at the Pulaski County Courthouse, the county council is working to come up with a way to pay for it. Auditor Laura Wheeler told council members Monday that while they had agreed to cover the cost, they had never actually decided which fund that money would come out of.
Pulaski County Council to Consider Replenishing Airport Grant Match Fund
The Pulaski County Council is making funding arrangements to keep airport upgrades on track. Aviation Board President Jim McDaniel says Arens Field is in the process of getting more than $200,000 worth of improvements, “A new parking lot out front, more security across the fuel farm, working closer towards, someday, they’re going to request that we fence the whole place, but there’ll be a gate.”
Pulaski County Council to Adopt Written Salary Guidelines
Pulaski County will soon have written guidelines, when it comes to the county’s pay structure. County Attorney Kevin Tankersley presented an 11-page draft document to the county council Monday. It was based on recommendations from the council’s salary matrix committee.
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve $34,000 Medicare Repayment
Pulaski County has agreed to repay over $34,000 to Medicare, following an audit of potential over-payments to the county’s EMS department. However, that’s a lot lower than what county officials initially thought it would be, according to County Attorney Kevin Tankersley.
Pulaski County Officials Work to Clear Up Confusion over Salary Matrix, Part-Time Pay
Pulaski County employees can expect more consistency and documentation on the county’s salary policies. That was the consensus reached during a joint session of the county council and commissioners Wednesday on the county’s salary matrix. The system is designed to give county employees a set schedule when it comes to pay raises.
Pulaski County to Get Less Than Previously Expected for Wrecked Sheriff’s Department Pickup Truck
Pulaski County’s insurance payout for a wrecked police vehicle is a bit less than previously expected. Sheriff Jeff Richwine previously announced that the county would get over $20,000 for a 2012 pickup truck that was totaled in an accident several months ago. Last week, he told the county council that the check will only end up being for about $17,000.
Pulaski Council Considers Raises for Sheriff’s Office, CDC, As Salary Matrix Confusion Continues
Employees in the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and Community Development Commission may soon be getting raises, as the county council tries to resolve issues with the county’s salary matrix. One problem has to do with Sheriff Jeff Richwine’s salary. He told council members Monday that state statute requires his salary to be at least half that of the county prosecutor, but it’s now below that threshold since the prosecutor got a raise last year.
Pulaski County Launches Government Facebook Page
Pulaski County residents can now keep up with county government on Facebook. Last week, the county commissioners agreed to let Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer set up a Pulaski County Government Facebook page. “That way, agendas, everything can be shared as soon as they go live on the website, that sort of thing,” Origer explained. “It’s just another way, for no cost other than the two minutes it might take to post something on there, to be more transparent and to communicate with the public better.”
Pulaski County Commissioners Choose Construction Contractor for Courthouse Elevator Replacement
The Pulaski County Courthouse elevator is another step closer to getting replaced. On Monday, the county commissioners chose TL Kincaid Contracting to build the new elevator for $489,000.
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 Seeking Help with Financial Strategy
Declining income tax revenues have the Pulaski County Commissioners seeking some outside financial advice. They voted Tuesday to allow accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates to do a preliminary analysis and offer a proposal for helping the county put together a financial strategy.
Pulaski County Council Considers Financial Arrangements for 700 North Bridge Project
The bridge on Pulaski County Road 700 North over Bogus Run is a step closer to getting replaced. The county council decided Monday to move ahead with some of the financial arrangements.
Pulaski County Officials Weigh Options, After Head Highway Department Mechanic Demands Raise
Pulaski County officials are trying to figure out how to keep the county’s salary matrix intact, while also ensuring the smooth operations of the Highway Department.
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 Renews National Association of Counties Membership
After a few weeks of consideration, the Pulaski County Commissioners have decided to continue with the county’s membership in the National Association of Counties.
Pulaski County to Outsource EMS Billing
Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services will no longer handle billing in-house. The county commissioners voted Monday to hire a company called Ambulance Billing Services to do it, at the recommendation of Interim EMS Director Kyle McTiegue. Continue reading
