Pulaski County may be looking to have a new maintenance director in place before setting out to restructure the department. Commissioner Chuck Mellon previously presented a restructuring proposal that would involve adding a qualified maintenance person at a rate of $25 per hour.
Continue readingAs Pulaski County officials consider restructuring the county’s Maintenance Department, its current director is stepping down. The resignation of Mia Salyers was accepted by the county commissioners Friday. She’d served as maintenance director for the past two years.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Courthouse renovation and Justice Center expansion continue to move closer to the construction phase. The committees set up to review proposals from potential construction managers have recommended Tonn & Blank Construction to oversee both projects.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Council will consider a few changes to the Coroner’s Office tonight. Coroner Jon Frain is asking to get the same health insurance and retirement benefits as the county’s other elected officials. As a first step, the county commissioners voted last month to recommend that the council make the coroner a full-time position.
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Maintenance issues at the Pulaski County Jail are drawing concerns from Sheriff Jeff Richwine. He told the county commissioners Monday that a recent fire inspection turned up a lot of violations.
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The Pulaski County Commissioners will consider roofing and door opener quotes presented by Maintenance Director Mia Salyers this morning. Sheriff Jeff Richwine will also give his regular updates.
Continue readingPulaski County is working to resolve a pest problem in the courthouse restrooms. Maintenance Director Mia Salyers told the county commissioners last week that an insect control specialist was recently brought in to spray all the county buildings.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Commissioners will get an update on some maintenance activities from Maintenance Director Mia Salyers tonight. County officials have recently been discussing hiring an outside contractor to help with HVAC maintenance, after issues were noted at multiple county facilities. The commissioners have also agreed to hire a company to repair a leaky roof in the circuit courtroom.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Courthouse’s new single point of entry is creating confusion for visitors. For the past month, all visitors have had to use the basement entrance underneath the stairs facing Market Street, on the west side of the building.
Continue readingPulaski County’s health officer is asking residents to remain positive but prepare for the coronavirus to continue to spread.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Commissioners will discuss a couple business loan modifications this morning. They’ll consider a revolving loan request from Kinder LLC, and Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer is expected to give an update on Winamac Coil Spring’s loan. An appointment of an at-large Community Development Commission member will also be presented for the commissioners’ review.
Continue readingPulaski County will soon try to sell some land, equipment, and furniture. The county commissioners last week approved a tax sale resolution for various parcels owned by the county.
Continue readingVisitors to the Pulaski County Courthouse may soon have to pass by a security guard. Starting next month, all visitors will have to use the basement entrance on the west side of the building. Maintenance Director Mia Salyers asked the county commissioners Tuesday about posting a guard at the new single point of entry.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to get a security update from Maintenance Director Mia Salyers this morning. Salyers will also discuss a policy amendment. Sheriff Jeff Richwine will likely revisit the possible addition of a work release center in the Justice Center basement.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Commissioners are keeping much of the county’s leadership the same for 2020. Kenny Becker will remain the board of commissioners’ president for a fourth year, following Monday’s reorganization.
Continue readingCreating a single point of entry at the Pulaski County Courthouse won’t wait until a large-scale renovation project. Starting next month, visitors to the courthouse will have to use the basement entrance on the west side of the building, following a decision by the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Commissioners will reorganize for 2020 when they meet tonight. In addition to selecting the board’s president and vice president, they’ll also make several department appointments for the year.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Courthouse is expected to be discussed during tonight’s county commissioners meeting. Three renovation options, ranging from just under $4.9 million up to almost $8.6 million were recently presented to the county council and commissioners. Council Member Mike Tiede is scheduled to discuss the courthouse with the commissioners tonight.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Courthouse’s toilet troubles appear to have been resolved. “All the bathrooms are working,” Maintenance Director Mia Salyers announced to the county commissioners Monday. They replaced it with ones from https://articleinsider.com/macerating-toilet and it was the exact toilet design needed for the courthouse.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Commissioners will open bids for the addition to the Winamac ambulance garage tonight. EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo told the commissioners last month that the addition will bring the garage up to a total of four bays. The expansion has been discussed for years, since the county’s ambulances can barely fit in the existing space.
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