The Pulaski County Commissioners recently finalized updates to the county’s hazardous materials response plan.
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Pulaski EMS Looking to Adjust Transfer Policy, Pay for Paramedic Training
A high turnover rate among Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services staff is prompting EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo to consider some policy changes. He told the county commissioners Monday that while the county may not be able to keep up with neighboring services’ pay rates, it may be able to make the job a little easier during the overnight hours.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Consider IT Agreement, Hazardous Materials Response Plan
The Pulaski County Commissioners will consider an agreement for IT services this morning. A managed service agreement with Roeing IT Solutions will be up for their approval. The commissioners will also be asked to approve the 2020 hazardous materials response plan from the local emergency planning committee.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Hopes That CARES Act Funds Could Ease Impact of Solar Litigation
How a pending legal battle over a proposed solar farm will impact Pulaski County’s finances was discussed by the county council Monday. A group of 10 individuals has taken legal action against both the board of commissioners and the board of zoning appeals, regarding the Mammoth Solar project.
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Pulaski County Sheriff Seeing Results with Jail’s New Body Scanner
The Pulaski County Jail’s new body scanner is already proving to be a good investment, according to Sheriff Jeff Richwine. “It’s already found its first contraband, so it’s already paid off to that extent, I think,” he told the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Taking More Applications for COVID-19 Small Business Grants
Pulaski County businesses have another chance to apply for up to $10,000 in COVID-19 relief. The Community Development Commission has extended the application deadline for its COVID-19 Small Business Grant to Monday, October 19 at 4:00 p.m. EDT.
Continue readingPulaski County Preparing for Solar Farm Legal Battle
Pulaski County is gearing up for a legal battle over a proposed solar farm. A group of 10 individuals has filed a petition for judicial review related to the Mammoth Solar project.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Consider Baker Tilly Agreement, Get Update on CARES Act
The Pulaski County Commissioners will consider another procedural step related to a solar farm development’s financial impact. An agreement with accounting firm Baker Tilly regarding solar will be discussed tonight. The commissioners already decided to hire the firm to conduct a financial impact analysis. That, in turn, would help the county negotiate an economic development agreement.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Separate Courthouse Renovation, Justice Center Projects
The Pulaski County Courthouse renovation and Justice Center expansion have officially been split into separate projects. Last week, the county commissioners passed a pair of resolutions related to the construction process. They repeal a previous resolution that outlined the process as one single project.
Continue readingToday’s the Last Day for Pulaski County Businesses to Apply for COVID-19 Response Grant Funding
Pulaski County businesses have until 4:00 p.m. EDT today to apply for up to $10,000 in COVID-19 relief from the Community Development Commission.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Finalize List of CARES Act Requests
Pulaski County is moving ahead with several requests for CARES Act funding. The county commissioners Monday agreed to use the county’s share of the federal money to get a new phone system and replace the sound system in their meeting room, among other technology upgrades.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Consider CARES Act Funding Requests, CDC Appointment
The Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to finalize a spending plan for CARES Act money this morning. Proposed items include a new sound system for county officials’ meeting room, personal protective equipment, sanitizers, and a renovation of the Coroner’s Office’s autopsy suite.
Continue readingCounty Government Officials Opt out of Payroll Tax Deferral
Government officials in Starke, Pulaski and Marshall Counties discussed President Donald Trump’s option of deferring payroll taxes for county employees, but they all decided to opt out of the deferral option.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Vehicle Transfers
Two Pulaski County government offices will get to update their vehicles, under an arrangement approved by the county commissioners Tuesday. They agreed to let Sheriff Jeff Richwine transfer an unused jail van to the Coroner’s Office.
Continue readingMass Mailings of Absentee Ballot Applications Prompt Clarification from Election Officials
Mass mailings of absentee ballot applications have prompted some clarification from Pulaski County election officials. Clerk JoLynn Behny says her office has learned that several groups, including both major parties, have been sending out applications.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials Finalizing List of CARES Act Funding Requests
Pulaski County officials are putting the finishing touches on a spending plan for CARES Act money. They recently formed a committee to prioritize funding requests and make a recommendation to the county commissioners. County Council Member Kathi Thompson presented the commissioners with a list during their meeting Tuesday.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Get Election, CARES Act Updates Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners will get updates on the 2020 election and CARES Act funding tonight. Clerk JoLynn Behny is expected to give updates on plans for November’s General Election, while County Council Member Kathi Thompson will discuss the CARES money.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Quote for IT Services, Consider More Upgrades
The Pulaski County continues making arrangements for IT services. The county commissioners recently approved a quote from Roeing IT Solutions to handle regular updates for all of the county’s computers at a cost of $1,200 per month.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Vote to Prohibit Deadly Weapons in County Facilities
The Pulaski County Commissioners have voted to prohibit deadly weapons in county facilities. An ordinance to that effect was approved during a special commissioners meeting Thursday, according to Board President Kenny Becker.
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