For the second month in a row, the Pulaski County Council has deferred action on updates to the county’s salary matrix. This time, it was apparently due to an error in the meeting agenda.
Pulaski County Commissioners Table Proposed Wind Turbine Ban
A recommendation to ban wind turbines has been tabled by the Pulaski County Commissioners, to give county officials a chance to refine the proposed language. Building Inspector and Plan Administrator Doug Hoover formally presented the advisory plan commission’s recommendation during Monday’s commissioners meeting.
Pulaski Commissioners to Discuss Proposed Wind Turbine Ban, Coroner’s Fees Tonight
A potential ban on wind turbines will be considered by the Pulaski County Commissioners tonight. The county’s advisory plan commission recently recommended banning wind energy convergence systems, over concerns about the safety and welfare of the community, flicker issues, and local fire departments’ ability to provide fire protection to the structures.
Pulaski County Plan Commission Votes to Ban Wind Turbines
The Pulaski County Advisory Plan Commission has recommended banning wind turbines. The vote drew a standing ovation from a packed room of local residents and landowners at the Star City Community Building Monday. It came after a public hearing on proposed changes to the county’s Unified Development Ordinance that would have significantly restricted wind turbine development.
Pulaski County Commissioners Finalize Paperwork for Masonic Lodge Purchase
The Pulaski County Commissioners took action Monday to finalize the purchase of the former Winamac Masonic Lodge. Last month, the council and commissioners approved a joint ordinance to buy the building for $50,000 from the Royal Center Masonic Lodge. The plan is to convert it into a dedicated morgue and coroner’s office, something the county has lacked until now.
Coroner’s Office Fees Considered by Pulaski County Council, Commissioners
The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office continues to explore the possibility of charging for copies of certain reports. Coroner John Behny and Chief Deputy Jon Frain presented a few fee collection options to the county council and commissioners last week. “We’re talking about the autopsy report, the toxicology report, the coroner’s summary, or the coroner’s verdict,” Frain explained. Continue reading
Proposed Updates to Pulaski County’s Wind Turbine Regulations Ready for Public Hearing
The Pulaski County Advisory Plan Commission has finished its proposal for updating the county’s wind turbine regulations. It took multiple meetings, but commission members finally reached a consensus Tuesday on the proposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance.
Pulaski County Decides Not to Pay for Highway Department’s Damage to Underground Cable
Pulaski County officials say they won’t be covering the repair bill for an underground cable damaged by the County Highway Department. Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff asked the county commissioners Monday how he should handle a $1,047 repair bill from CenturyLink.
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 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 to Hire Attorney to Help Update Wind Turbine Regulations
The Pulaski County Commissioners have agreed to hire an outside attorney to help update the county’s wind turbine regulations, but not before discussing the issue with residents for over an hour Monday. The extra legal help was recommended by County Attorney Kevin Tankersley and Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer.
Residents Want Speed Limit on Pulaski County Road 1550 West to Stay at 30 Miles Per Hour
A temporary speed limit on Pulaski County Road 1550 West near Medaryville could become permanent. The County Highway Department has lowered the speed limit to 30 miles per hour between 150 North and 300 North, while nearby U.S. 421 is closed for a bridge replacement.
Pulaski County Commissioners Agree to Try Selling Land in Monterey Resorts Area
Pulaski County will try to sell some county-owned land in the Monterey Resorts area. The county commissioners approved a contract Monday with SRI, to sell various parcels in the area. “They will do a commissioners’ deed sale and do all of the properties at one time, take care of everything, for 15 percent of what they collect,” County Attorney Kevin Tankersley explained.
Wind Turbine Concerns Continue to Be Discussed with Pulaski County Commissioners
Pulaski County officials continue to gather information about wind turbines. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer told the county commissioners Monday he plans to put together an informational meeting on the topic. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners to Get Update on Wind Turbines, Consider Bridge Inspection Contract
An update on wind turbines will be given to the Pulaski County Commissioners this morning. In the past several months, a number of filings have been made with the Federal Aviation Administration for possible wind turbines in the Francesville and Star City areas. County Attorney Kevin Tankersley has been looking into writing an ordinance that would regulate them.
Pulaski Commissioners Approve Joint Prosecution Agreement for Opioid Litigation
Pulaski County continues to work with other government entities on a class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Indianapolis law firm Cohen and Malad is leading the effort, on behalf of several counties and cities around the state.
Pulaski County EMA Director Updates Commissioners on Flood Response
The Pulaski County Emergency Management Agency is assessing damage and helping residents clean up from recent flooding. EMA Director Sheri Gaillard gave an update to the county commissioners Monday. “I gave out 3,250 sandbags to the Pulaski County citizens,” she said. “Both the gauges are finally down into minor flooding stage, but damage assessment is still ongoing because there were a lot of places that we couldn’t get to still, at least 10 that I can think of off the top of my head.”
Pulaski Courthouse Elevator Construction Prompts Changes for Government Business
Construction’s set to start today on a new elevator at the Pulaski County Courthouse. That will cause some changes for government business for the next several months.
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve Updated EMS Policies, at Request of Billing Company
Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services continues to see success with an outside billing company, according to EMS Director Bryan Corn. “Last month, they deposited $31,509.50, and that’s still them kind of working on some of our older reports,” he told the county commissioners last week. They haven’t even kind of hit a lot of our new stuff yet.”
