Now that a planning commission has been established in the Town of Francesville, the town council members formally approved the creation of a board of zoning appeals.
Pulaski Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Plans to Expand Programs with Latest Funding Round
Pulaski County is planning to expand its at-risk youth mentoring program to the middle school level.
Pulaski County Justice Center’s Power Issues Continue, Door Control Upgrades Underway
The Pulaski County Justice Center continues to have issues with its backup power system. The county just replaced the building’s battery backup in April. Now, it’s the generator that isn’t working properly.
Courthouse Elevator Update to be Given to Pulaski County Commissioners
The Pulaski County Commissioners will get an update tonight on the courthouse elevator replacement project from Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston. The old elevator is being replaced with a larger one that’s fully ADA-compliant. However, the ongoing construction has forced many government meetings to be moved elsewhere. County officials with offices in the courthouse have also had to make arrangements for those who can’t use the stairs.
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 Health, Building Departments Call for Tougher Regulations on Rental Properties
The condition of Pulaski County’s rental housing is creating a crisis for the county’s health and building departments. Director of Environmental Health Terri Hansen told the advisory plan commission Tuesday she had to deal with 530 environmental complaints last year. Nearly 400 of them related specifically to housing. Continue reading
Pulaski EMS Receives $28,000, Thanks to Couple Who Passed Away Last Year
Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services will soon get about $28,000 for equipment purchases. The department was one of a few agencies named as a beneficiary to the Henry Mooi and Alice Mooi revocable trust.
Cost of Clearing Site of Unbuilt Roads Up to Local Landowner, According to Pulaski Commissioners
Phantom roadways in a Pulaski County subdivision are preventing one resident from selling some of her land. When the Whipple Crest subdivision was platted several decades ago, it apparently included a number of roads. But the roads were never built, and the place where they would have gone has since become overgrown with brush.
Pulaski Plan Commission Still Needs More Time to Work on Wind Turbine Regulation Updates
Proposed changes to Pulaski County’s wind turbine regulations still aren’t ready to go to a public hearing. On Tuesday, the county’s advisory plan commission picked up the discussion from its previous meeting about the county’s Unified Development Ordinance.
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve New Fuel Tank for Ambulance
Pulaski County continues to deal with ambulance issues. Last week, the county commissioners voted to let the EMS department spend nearly $2,800 to replace the fuel tank in its oldest truck.
Pulaski County Plan Commission to Continue Discussing Wind Turbine Regulations Tonight
Pulaski County’s wind turbine regulations will continue to be discussed by the advisory plan commission tonight. Members have been working on updates to the county’s Unified Development Ordinance, to address concerns over a proposed wind farm. They had hoped to have some proposed changes narrowed down after a work session last month, but they still had some questions about what impact wind turbines would have on wells, drainage tiles, private airports, and migratory birds.
Pulaski County Justice Center Door Control Upgrades to Start Today
Installation of a new door control system at the Pulaski County Justice Center is set to start today.
Pulaski County Sheriff Discusses Surplus Equipment with County Commissioners
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is transferring ownership of some unneeded equipment. The county commissioners Monday authorized Sheriff Jeff Richwine to sell some heavy-duty police vests.
Pulaski County May Hire Consultants to Determine Potential Wind Farm’s Financial Impact
Before allowing a possible wind farm in Pulaski County, local officials may ask for some outside help in determining its impact on property values and tax revenues.
Pulaski County Commissioners Vote to Pay Taxes, Late Fees, to Finalize Medaryville Blight Elimination Project
Pulaski County is putting the finishing touches on last year’s blight elimination project. The county got a grant from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority to tear down a dilapidated Medaryville home. As a final step, the county commissioners voted Monday to pay off property taxes and late fees. Continue reading
Pulaski EMS May Be Able to Take More Transfers, As New Paramedics Join Department
Pulaski County EMS continues to deny most ambulance transfer requests from Pulaski Memorial Hospital, but EMS Director Bryan Corn expects that to change, as new paramedics are added to the department. He told the county commissioners Monday that his department denied all but one of the hospital’s 10 transfer requests during the month of April. Pulaski County EMS has decided not to take transfers when there’s only one paramedic on duty.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Meet This Morning
The Pulaski County Commissioners will get updates from several department heads this morning. Building Inspector Doug Hoover is scheduled to discuss a blight tax issue, while Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff is expected to discuss County Road 1150 and present an annual report. Continue reading
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 Highway Department May Pay More to Hire Outside Company for Asset Management Plan
The Pulaski County Highway Department is looking to hire an outside company to put together its asset management plan. The work was previously done by the Highway Department’s secretary, but the extra $2,500 she received for those duties was apparently cut from the department’s budget.
Pulaski Commissioners Agree to Consider Issuing Permits to Allow Trucks on Certain County Roads
Whether or not trucks should be allowed to use county roads to bypass a closed portion of U.S. 421 near Medaryville was debated by the Pulaski County Commissioners Monday. The concern was brought forward by trucking company owner Brad Craig.
