Pulaski County will be able to move forward with hiring a maintenance director and head custodian. The county council approved the commissioners’ Maintenance Department restructuring proposal Monday. The Maintenance Department began the week without an official leader. The new candidates selected by the commissioners had been unable to start until the council set the pay rates, and in the meantime, the interim maintenance director resigned after work last Friday.
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The Pulaski County Justice Center project will be able to keep moving ahead, following action by the county council Monday. Council members passed a revised bond ordinance on first reading by a vote of four-to-three.
Continue readingPulaski County’s proposed facilities upgrades will be up for discussion during a special joint county council and commissioners meeting tonight. Back in 2019, the commissioners chose a general path forward to renovate the historic courthouse and expand the Justice Center. But the courthouse portion of the work was largely put on the back burner earlier this year, when the commissioners decided to hold off on approving a construction manager contract.
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The Pulaski County Commissioners will get updates on the county’s COVID-19 response and building projects this morning. A “Workplace Safety Protocol and Coronavirus-Return to Work Policy” is also expected to be discussed.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Commissioners named a new maintenance director and head custodian last week, but their actual employment remains up in the air, as the county council wants firmer cost estimates for the department’s restructuring plan.
Continue readingAs Pulaski County solicits bids for its Justice Center project, some county officials are voicing their opposition. Auditor Laura Wheeler told the county council Monday that she wants no part of the project and asked to be taken off the bond ordinance.
Continue readingThe proposed renovation of the Pulaski County Courthouse would have to deal with lead paint and mold, as well as asbestos. Project liaison Nathan Origer told the county commissioners last week that of the almost 300 samples taken, lead paint was detected in 83 of them.
Continue readingPulaski County has hired a new maintenance director and head custodian, as the Maintenance Department restructuring moves ahead. Larry Weaver was appointed maintenance director by the county commissioners Monday. Tammy Pack is the new head custodian.
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Finding a place to put a COVID-19 testing site remains a challenge for Pulaski County. The county had been hosting an OptumServe testing site at the Star City Community Center but decided to move it to a county-owned building at the end of last month, to save on costs.
Continue readingAllegedly driving a county-owned vehicle with alcohol in his system has cost the Pulaski County building inspector his job. The county commissioners voted unanimously Monday to discharge Doug Hoover from his employment.
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Pulaski County officials are recognizing May as Older Americans Month. A proclamation was recently approved by the county commissioners, at the request of Pulaski County Human Services.
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More Pulaski County residents are seeking help for mental health issues or substance use disorders through Four County Counseling Center. CEO Dr. Carrie Cadwell says Four County had 479 active consumers in Pulaski County as of March, the most it’s had at any one time.
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The idea of selling or leasing Arens Field is drawing opposition from its board of aviation commissioners. Board President Jeremy Wegner refuted claims that the publicly-owned airport simply subsidizes people with private jets and crop dusters, during this month’s joint Pulaski County Council and Commissioners meeting. “I think it’s more than that,” he said. “It’s open to everyone.”
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West Central students will be able to get expanded social and emotional support. The school board recently approved an agreement with Four County Counseling Center for a student services program, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingTesting 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.
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The Pulaski County Commissioners are still interested in reimbursing EMS employees for paramedic training, but not in waiving ambulance bills for county employees and volunteer firefighters. Those were part of a list of strategies suggested by EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo to address staffing shortages.
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Pulaski County has once again chosen Town & Country Paving for its next road project. County Road 1450 West is set to be resurfaced between 200 South and the Town of Francesville, according to Highway Superintendent Gary Kruger.
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Pulaski County will be moving its COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites next month. Terri Hansen with the Pulaski County Health Department told the county commissioners Monday that vaccinations will continue to be offered at the Winamac Knights of Columbus until May 1. After that, they’ll move to the Health Department office.
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