The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department is proposing a $150 fee for the release of body camera footage. During Monday’s county commissioners meeting, Sheriff Jeff Richwine explained that County Attorney Kevin Tankersley and his staff have written up an ordinance for the county council’s consideration next week.
Continue readingPulaski County Expects to Save $11,600 by Not Holding Primary This Year
The Pulaski County Election Board passed a resolution Monday officially declaring that there will be no primary election there this year.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Stick with Town & Country Paving for Community Crossings Projects
The Pulaski County Commissioners have decided to stick with Town & Country Paving for several miles of road projects. They accepted the company’s bid for just under $1.18 million Monday, at the recommendation of Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff. “We had Town & Country last year,” Ruff said. “They done 200 South and that stretch out here by Lawton. They’re all right, so if they’ve got the low bid, why wouldn’t you go with them? It was close between them and Central Paving, but that’s why you bid it off, I guess.”
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Discuss Upcoming Community Crossings Projects Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners will continue making arrangements for summer paving work tonight. Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff is expected to discuss the county’s Community Crossings projects.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board, Commissioners to Consider Resolution Tonight
Since Pulaski County won’t have to hold a primary election this year, a resolution saying how much money the county will save will be up for approval tonight. The county election board is expected to consider the resolution when it meets tonight at 5:30 EDT. The resolution would then go to the county commissioners at their 6:00 p.m. meeting. Both meetings will be held in the Pulaski County Courthouse.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Agree to Let One Insurance Company Submit Proposal
The Pulaski County Commissioners have agreed to get a second opinion on insurance coverage, but some officials were concerned that could create extra work for department heads. Representatives from ONI Risk Partners met with the commissioners last week, offering to analyze the county’s insurance needs, look for potential areas for improvement, and present some options.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Issue Recommendation on County Fuel Purchasing
The Pulaski County Commissioners have issued some direction on the purchase of fuel. They voted last week to have the departments that use county fuel get competitive bids from local distributors on a load-by-load basis.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Contract for Email Switch, After Months of Discussions
Pulaski County employees will be getting a new email system. Last week, the county commissioners approved a contract with Golden Tech, to switch the county over to the Office 365 email system.
Continue readingPulaski County Board of Finance Votes to Keep Cash Management at First National Bank of Monterey
Pulaski County is sticking with First National Bank of Monterey for its cash management. The county’s board of finance officially approved the bank’s bid Monday, at the recommendation of Treasurer Teresa Bryant. “As usual with First National, they never charge us any fees for anything and give us the best interest rate,” she explained. “1st Source really stepped up their game, as far as offering more services as far as security, but unfortunately, they’d still charge us fees.”
Continue readingCourthouse Preservation Efforts Discussed during Pulaski County Historical Society Meeting
Preservation experts are focusing their efforts on the Pulaski County Courthouse. Todd Zeiger with Indiana Landmarks says the nonprofit organization has taken the unusual step of funding a reuse study with its own money.
Continue readingPulaski County Tourism Ads to Return to Chicago TV
Pulaski County will once again be targeting country music fans with this year’s tourism marketing campaign. The county commissioners Monday approved a $25,000 advertising package with WBBM-TV in Chicago.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Reconsider Outsourcing of Lawn Care, Snow Removal
The Pulaski County Commissioners are reconsidering the outsourcing of lawn care and snow removal at certain county properties. On Monday, they voted to turn the snow removal back over to the County Maintenance Department.
Continue readingPulaski Health Foundation, County Reach Compromise over Riverwood Commons Property Taxes
A dispute over whether the nonprofit Pulaski Health Foundation has to pay property taxes on its Riverwood Commons apartment building appears to have been resolved. Sharon McKinley, the foundation’s executive director, told the Pulaski County Commissioners Monday that the housing development is designed for residents over the age of 55 with low-to-moderate incomes.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Recommend Contributing $7,000 for New Human Services Van
Pulaski County may chip in funding toward the cost of a new van for Pulaski County Human Services.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Choose Bank, Discuss Funding Match for Human Services Van
The Pulaski County Commissioners will consider bids for a number of different items this morning. They’re expected to choose a bank to handle the county’s cash management services. The county received bids from four local banks last month.
Maintenance Director Mia Salyers will discuss contracts for lawn care and snow removal at various county properties, along with bids for the removal of an ash tree near the Annex Building. Fuel bids will also be discussed, and the commissioners are expected to finalize a contract with Golden Tech for a new email system.
Additionally, the possibility of the county once again helping with the cost of a new van for Pulaski County Human Services will be discussed by the organization’s executive director, Jacki Frain. Meanwhile, a $25,000 expense with a Chicago media outlet will be presented for the commissioners’ approval by Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer. The CDC has tried a few different advertising packages in recent years, in an effort to attract tourists to Pulaski County.
Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff, Sheriff Jeff Richwine, and Assessor Holly VanDerAa are also scheduled to make appearances at this morning’s Pulaski County Commissioners meeting. It starts at 8:30 a.m. EDT at the Pulaski County Courthouse.
Pulaski County Council Members Looking to Narrow Focus of Joint Meetings with Commissioners
Pulaski County officials may be looking to restructure their meetings, as some county council members call for more discussion about the courthouse. During Monday’s meeting, Council Member Kathi Thompson again raised the issues of the building’s current needs, as well as future renovation or replacement plans.
Continue readingPotential Collaborative Recycling Plan Covered at Winamac Town Council Meeting
A potential recycling service collaboration between Pulaski County and the Town of Winamac was covered at Monday night’s town council meeting.
Continue readingPulaski County Human Services Seeks County Funding for Local Share of Van Cost
Pulaski County Human Services is once again asking the county to help with the cost of a new van.
Continue readingPulaski County Attorney Wants to Review Contract before Commissioners Approve Email Switch
A proposed switch in Pulaski County’s email system still needs more review before the county commissioners will approve it. Since January, IT Director Matt Voltz has been recommending using Golden Tech, to switch county employees over to the Office 365 email system. Voltz says it will make it easier for various departments to coordinate their schedules, which would be especially helpful for the county’s judicial system.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Agree to Let CASA Program Apply for Advertising Grant
Pulaski County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates are hoping to get grant funding to increase awareness of the program. CASAs are trained volunteers who help guide abused and neglected kids through the court system.
Continue reading