The Pulaski County Courthouse elevator is another step closer to getting replaced. On Monday, the county commissioners chose TL Kincaid Contracting to build the new elevator for $489,000.
Pulaski County Coroner Reviews Statistics, Renews Call for Dedicated Office Space
The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office remains busy. Coroner John Behny gave an update on his department’s efforts to the county commissioners Monday.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners are once again expected to try opening bids for lawn care and snow removal at some county properties, during tonight’s meeting.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Consider Proposals for TV Tourism Commercials
The Pulaski County Commissioners may be willing to consider a return to television advertising, as a way to promote tourism. The county ran tourism ads in the Chicago market back in 2016, but decided against doing it again last year. Instead, they opted to go with a cheaper online-only advertising package.
Shidler-Dickey Appointed to Pulaski County Plan Commission, BZA
The Pulaski County Commissioners filled some remaining vacancies on a few boards and commissions, during last week’s meeting.
Frozen Drain Pipe May Mean Plumbing Upgrades for Pulaski County Transfer Station
A recent stretch of cold weather has uncovered some plumbing issues at the Pulaski County Transfer Station. A suspected frozen drain pipe has had the employee restroom out of service, according to Manager Brad Bonnell. “The toilet is working at the transfer station, but it’s very, very slow,” he told the county commissioners last week. “So we might be gaining or we might be losing. I’m not sure.” Plumbers should be called immediately to fix blocked drains.
Pulaski County Officials Considering Future of West Side Industrial Park Project
Plans to develop a rail-served industrial park on the west side of Pulaski County are not dead yet, but county officials are considering whether it’s worth moving forward. Continue reading
Pulaski County Courthouse Elevator Construction Bids Opened, Legal Settlement Considered
The Pulaski County Courthouse elevator is a step closer to getting replaced. Bids from three construction companies were opened during last week’s county commissioners meeting. They ranged from $489,000 to over $594,000. The bids will now be reviewed by Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston, County Attorney Kevin Tankersley, and representatives from Keystone Architecture, before the commissioners make a decision.
Pulaski County EMS Presents 2017 Year-End Report to County Commissioners
Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services had a busy year in 2017. Interim EMS Director Kyle McTiegue presented his year-end statistics to the county commissioners last week. “We ended up with 1,549 calls this year,” he said. “1,343 of them were ALS calls. 181 were BLS calls. We did 301 transfers. 233 of them were out of Pulaski Memorial, and roughly 70 were from other hospitals with our third crew.”
Pulaski Superior Court Seeks Funding for Pretrial Release Program, Certified Interpreters
Pulaski County is looking for funding to help get some of the people awaiting trial out of the county jail. Last week, the county commissioners voted to allow Superior Court Judge Crystal Brucker Kocher to apply for a grant from the Indiana Department of Correction to help launch a pretrial release program.
Dump Truck Purchase Approved by Pulaski County Commissioners
The Pulaski County Commissioners have approved the purchase of a $124,000 dump truck for the County Highway Department. This week, the commissioners voted to accept the low bid submitted by Pozzo Truck Center. It was for a 2019 Mack truck.
Pulaski County Commissioners Seeking Help with Financial Strategy
Declining income tax revenues have the Pulaski County Commissioners seeking some outside financial advice. They voted Tuesday to allow accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates to do a preliminary analysis and offer a proposal for helping the county put together a financial strategy.
Pulaski County Commissioners Choose Paving Contractor for Community Crossings Projects
The Pulaski County Commissioners have once again taken action to chose a paving contractor for several miles of hot mix asphalt work. Town & Country Paving was selected by the commissioners Tuesday to resurface County Road 200 South from U.S. 421 to State Road 39 and County Road 400 East from 200 North to 400 North.
Pulaski County Commissioners Appoint EMS Director, Eliminate Assistant EMS Director Position
Pulaski County has a new Emergency Medical Services director. Bryan Corn was selected to fill the position, in a two-to-one vote by the county commissioners Tuesday.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Award Paving, Dump Truck Bids
The Pulaski County Commissioners will make another attempt at choosing a paving contractor when they meet this morning. The county has gotten bids from three companies for hot mix asphalt work on County Road 200 South from U.S. 421 to State Road 39 and County Road 400 East from 200 North to 400 North.
Confusion Remains Over Pulaski County Salary Matrix
Pulaski County officials continue to be unsure about what they’re supposed to pay certain county employees.
Pulaski Council to Consider Additional Appropriations for Bridge Work, Indian Trails Cooperative
A week into 2018, the Pulaski County Council is already considering its first additional appropriation and transfer requests tonight.
Pulaski County Building Inspector Reports Increase in Permits in 2017
Pulaski County saw an increase in building permits in 2017, compared to the year before. Building Inspector Doug Hoover gave his year-end report to the county commissioners Tuesday. “We were up about 20 percent on more permits,” he said. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Interview EMS Director Candidates, Reappoint Department Heads
The Pulaski County Commissioners are nearing a decision on a new Emergency Medical Services director. “We had the interviews for the EMS director, and we’re going to make our decision by the 16th of January,” Commissioner Kenny Becker said Tuesday. Continue reading
Pulaski County Building Inspector Wraps Up Paperwork for Medaryville Blight Elimination Project
The Medaryville blight elimination project finally appears to be complete, after several months of work. But Building Inspector Doug Hoover told the county commissioners Tuesday it wasn’t without some last-minute challenges. Continue reading
