A Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department detective has been suspended, after discrepancies were reportedly found in the accounting of cash in the Justice Center evidence room.
Continue readingPulaski County Maintenance Director Resigns, As Restructuring Discussions Continue
As 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 readingPulaski County Coroner Still Ineligible for Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits following County Council Decision
Efforts to bring the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office in line with other county departments moved forward slightly last month, but the county council stopped short of offering the coroner health insurance and retirement benefits. Council members agreed to let County Attorney Kevin Tankersley add the Coroner’s Office to the county handbook and review a proposed job description for a part-time deputy.
Continue readingPulaski County Council to Consider Over $600,000 in Additional Appropriations
The Pulaski County Council is considering allowing county officials to spend another $668,000 in Economic Development Income Tax revenues, beyond what was budgeted. Council members recently voted to advertise a number of additional appropriation requests for a final vote next Monday.
Continue readingPulaski Council, Commissioners to Consider Requiring Employees to Wear Masks
Pulaski County government employees could soon be required to wear face masks at work. The county council and commissioners will discuss COVID-19 protocol for employees during an emergency joint session tonight.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials Presented with Options to Address Budget Shortfall
Pulaski County could expect an annual budget shortfall of $2.3 to $2.5 million by 2022. Jason Semler with accounting firm Baker Tilly gave a financial update to the county council and commissioners Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County to Require Use of Face Masks in Public
Pulaski County will require the use of face masks in public starting Friday. During an emergency meeting Thursday, the county commissioners approved an order requiring individuals to cover their nose and mouth when visiting businesses and public buildings. The requirement won’t apply to private homes or outdoors, according to County Attorney Kevin Tankersley.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Extend Temporary Workforce Reduction for County Employees
The temporary workforce reduction policy for Pulaski County employees will be extended after all. The policy, which allows certain “non-essential” county employees to stay home while still getting paid their regular rate, had been set to expire at the end of the day Monday.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Choose Construction Management Process for Courthouse Renovation
Plans to renovate the Pulaski County Courthouse and expand the Pulaski County Justice Center took another step forward last week. The county commissioners chose a process for the project’s management, selecting the construction manager as constructor option.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Declare Public Health Emergency
Pulaski County has declared a public health emergency. A resolution declaring the emergency was approved by the county commissioners Monday. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer explained that it will make Pulaski County eligible for federal reimbursement for certain COVID-19-related expenses.
Continue readingPulaski County Government to Reduce Workforce to Essential Employees
The state’s stay-at-home order is prompting the Pulaski County government to enact its Temporary Workforce Reduction Policy. It will be in effect from March 24 at 11:59 p.m. to April 6 at 11:59 p.m., according to an email to county officials from County Attorney Kevin Tankersley.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Approve Revolving Loan Request for B&B Cottage Market
A new business will soon be coming to Downtown Winamac, thanks to some financial help from Pulaski County. The county commissioners Monday approved a Revolving Loan Fund request for B&B Cottage Market.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve $22,000 in Technology Upgrades
The Pulaski County Commissioners have signed off on more than $20,000 in technology upgrades. They approved an agreement Monday allowing Roeing IT Solutions to proceed with the first phase of a technology remediation plan.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Discuss Arens Field Fence Replacement with Winamac Officials
Arens Field is set to get some new fencing, but the Pulaski County Commissioners will have to do more research to see if the County Highway Department could help with the work. County Commissioner Kenny Becker brought the request to the rest of the commissioners last week.
Continue readingPulaski Health Department Plans to Increase Narcan Training, Following Release of Grant Funds
The Pulaski County Health Department will be able to step up community Narcan training and distribution efforts, after a release of funding by the state. Office Manager Terri Hansen told the county commissioners last week that the Indiana State Department of Health recently opened the portal that holds health departments’ leftover grant money, making $94,000 available to Pulaski County.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Choose Bond Counsel, Municipal Advisor for Courthouse Renovation
The renovation of the Pulaski County Courthouse has taken another step forward. The county commissioners Tuesday agreed to hire Barnes & Thornburg as bond counsel and Baker Tilly as municipal advisor for the project.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Discuss Courthouse Project Bond Counsel, Make Board Appointments
A preliminary step for the renovation of the Pulaski County Courthouse and expansion of the Justice Center will be considered by the county commissioners this morning.
Continue readingPulaski County Coroner to Solidify Deputies’ Job Descriptions with County Council
Pulaski County Coroner Jon Frain continues working to try to solidify some of his office’s policies. “Just a little history: notoriously, throughout the county’s handbook and other literature and stuff, even the website . . . the Coroner’s Office just doesn’t exist,” he told the county council last week, “and some of it’s like folklore. Some of it’s tradition. Some of it’s just kind of by the seat of our pants.”
Continue readingPulaski County Officials Consider Architect, Financial Advisor, Bond Counsel for Courthouse Project
Pulaski County officials are planning their next steps, when it comes to the renovation of the courthouse and expansion of the Justice Center. During a joint session with the county council Monday, the commissioners agreed to ask Rowland Design for a quote for final design work, since the company already did the preliminary plans.
Continue readingPulaski Council, Commissioners to Discuss Courthouse Renovation Financing Tonight
Financing for the proposed renovation of the Pulaski County Courthouse will be discussed during a joint county council and commissioners meeting tonight. County Attorney Kevin Tankersley and representatives from law firm Barnes & Thornburg will discuss bond counsel.
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