Repairs will soon be coming to the parking lot between the Pulaski County Public Library and the County Annex Building in Winamac. Library Executive Director MacKenzie Ledley told the county commissioners last week that the library has money from its recent bond issuance to crack seal the entire parking lot, including the portion owned by the county.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Vote on Solar Ordinance Updates Today
Updates to Pulaski County’s solar farm regulations are up for the county commissioners’ final approval this morning. One of the biggest changes is that commercial solar farms would only be allowed in agricultural zones after a hearing before the board of zoning appeals or in planned unit developments. The proposed updates to the county’s Unified Development Ordinance got a favorable recommendation from the advisory plan commission last month.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Approves Bond Issuance for Library Lead Dust, Asbestos Remediation
The Pulaski County Public Library will be able to issue bonds for lead dust and asbestos remediation. The county council passed a resolution Monday allowing the library to borrow $1.75 million, pending the review of County Attorney Kevin Tankersley. Of that, $1.45 million will go toward construction costs.
Testing has revealed the presence of asbestos in the Pulaski County Courthouse, but not as much as county officials may have expected. Courthouse project liaison Nathan Origer told the county commissioners that samples were taken from various locations inside and outside the historic building. If you think that you have the presence of asbestos we recommend you to contact asbestos survey birmingham to find out what is the status of this in your home or business.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Approves Additional Appropriation for Library Lead, Asbestos Remediation
The first phase of funding for lead dust and asbestos remediation at the Pulaski County Public Library was approved by the county council Monday. Council members voted six-to-one to let the library spend $25,000 out of its Rainy Day Fund, to help cover engineering and testing costs.
Continue readingPulaski County Library Looking to Issue Bond, Tap Rainy Day Fund for Lead, Asbestos Cleanup
Upgrades to the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac are going to end up costing far more than originally thought.
Continue readingPulaski County Public Library to Get New Elevator, Flood Repairs
The Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac will soon be getting some upgrades. Executive Director MacKenzie Ledley told the county council Monday that a new elevator will be installed, among other improvements. Continue reading
Pulaski County Public Library Board Appoints Fifth Winamac Park Board Member
The Winamac Park Board now has a fifth member. The Pulaski County Public Library Board appointed Sandy Lucas to the park board Wednesday. Continue reading
Pulaski County Public Library Celebrates National Library Week
The Pulaski County Public Library is celebrating National Library Week with a program on Thursday.
Library officials are hosting a maker session of Springtime Green Cleaners and Cocktails for adults at 5:30 p.m. ET at the library in Winamac. Participants can learn how to freshen homes with nature’s best ingredients. Along with the cleaning aspect, adults will also learn how to prepare herb-infused drinks.
National Library Week is sponsored by the American Library Association. It is a time to highlight the role of libraries in communities including the work put forth by librarians and workers. The recognition continues through Saturday, April 18.
Library Executive Director MacKenzie Ledley invites patrons to stop by the library and see what free programs are available on a regular basis. Find more information at www.pulaskicounty.lib.in.us.