The Pulaski County Commissioners approved a round of hospital and library board appointments Monday.
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Rep. Gutwein Confident That Pulaski County Courthouse Will Get Needed Upgrades
Pulaski County’s state representative is confident that the County Courthouse has a bright future. “It’s a historical building,” says Representative Doug Gutwein. “I mean, my goodness. We can’t just tear it down and build something new. We need to fix it. We need to take care of it.”
Continue readingCulver Schools Corporation Asks Pulaski Commissioners for Permission to Use Easements for Student Pickup
A Monterey-area family isn’t happy with where the school bus is picking up their child. Now, the Culver Community Schools Corporation is asking for a decision from the Pulaski County Commissioners.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Take Action to Settle Swayze Camp Lane Dispute
The Pulaski County Commissioners may have reached a solution on a long-disputed access lane. Several residents were at Monday’s meeting calling for Swayze Camp Lane to be reopened. It runs from County Road 400 South to the Swayze Camp subdivision along the Tippecanoe River south of Winamac.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Move Back to Highway Garage Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners have a new meeting location starting tonight. The commissioners and several other governing bodies will meet at the Pulaski County Highway Garage on U.S. 35 in Winamac for the foreseeable future.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Updated on Health Insurance Proposals
Pulaski County has started to see some interest from health insurance companies. As of last week’s county commissioners meeting, Auditor Laura Wheeler said about four companies had contacted her with questions, but none had sent an official proposal yet. Those are due by June 7.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Contract Renewal for Recorder’s Office Redaction Services
The Pulaski County Recorder’s Office will continue to get outside help with redacting confidential information, following the approval of a contract renewal by the county commissioners last week. They agreed to renew the Recorder’s Office’s contract with CSI for another four years.
Continue readingPulaski Council Approves Funding Arrangements for Highway Department Dump Truck Purchase
Funding arrangements have been finalized for the Pulaski County Highway Department’s dump truck purchase. Earlier this month, the county commissioners agreed to let the Highway Department purchase the used truck from Pozzo Truck Center that had been traded in by Porter County. Last week, the county council formally approved the payment of the $40,000 cost out of the Local Roads and Streets Fund.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Choose Lawn Care Contractor
After months of discussions, the Pulaski County Commissioners have decided to keep TK Lawn Service as their mowing contractor. Maintenance Director Mia Salyers told the commissioners Monday that she went through the three bids the county received, broke down the costs, and determined that TK’s was the cheapest.
Continue readingPulaski County Government Meetings to Move to Highway Garage, Facilities Discussion Gets Heated
The Pulaski County Commissioners decided Monday to move ahead with some office relocations, but not without a heated discussion about the county’s facilities. The commissioners voted to temporarily move the Assessor’s Office from the basement of the courthouse upstairs to the commissioners’ current meeting room.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Choose Lawn Care Contractor Today
The Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to choose a lawn care contractor this morning. Three companies have submitted bids for mowing and other services at various county properties. Maintenance Director Mia Salyers is expected to make a recommendation today.
Continue readingPulaski County Finds Funds to House Inmates Out-of-County
Pulaski County officials say they’ve figured out a way to cover inmate housing fees using money that’s already in the budget.
Continue readingPulaski County Council, Commissioners Weigh Options for Courthouse
Pulaski County officials are considering their options when it comes to the future of the county courthouse and other government buildings. The county council and commissioners discussed a few ideas during a special joint meeting Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Council, Commissioners to Discuss Courthouse Issues in Special Joint Session Tonight
The future of the Pulaski County Courthouse will be discussed during a special joint county council and commissioners meeting tonight. The meeting notice says officials will discuss options to address needed repairs to the courthouse, potential renovations to the existing buildings, the relocation of county offices, and the various plans to address the concerns with the courthouse.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Open Mowing Bids
Grass may be growing, but the Pulaski County Commissioners still need more time to choose a lawn care company. Last week, they opened bids from Ditmire Lawn Care, Clean Cuts Lawn Service, and TK Lawn Service.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve EMS Fuel Purchasing Arrangements, Ambulance Sale
Now that Pulaski County has a gas-powered ambulance, the EMS Department has to be able to get fuel to run it. The department’s fuel tanks only hold diesel, since that what the ambulances have typically used up until now. EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo presented a couple of options to the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Issue Request for Proposals for Health Insurance
Pulaski County continues to look into employee health insurance options. The county commissioners agreed Monday to issue a request for proposals from insurance brokers. They also agreed to advertise the request in South Bend and Indianapolis newspapers.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Purchase of Used Dump Truck for Highway Department
The Pulaski County Commissioners approved an equipment purchase for the Highway Department Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Updated on Veterans Service Officer Requirements
The expectations for Pulaski County’s next veterans service officer will be a little higher than originally thought. The county commissioners announced Monday that two people have applied for the open position. But Tom White, the northwest district officer for the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, says the state has a number of requirements that aren’t explicitly listed in the county’s job description.
Continue readingPulaski County Assessor Asks to Be Moved Out of Courthouse Basement, Amid Staff Cancer Concerns
As discussions about the future of the Pulaski County Courthouse continue, health concerns have some county departments asking to have their offices moved. During Monday’s commissioners meeting, Assessor Holly VanDerAa said she’s had five employees get cancer after working in her basement office, and one of them passed away a few weeks ago.
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