The Pulaski County Commissioners are moving ahead with the replacement of a bridge on County Road 700 North over Bogus Run. On Monday, the commissioners chose JCI Bridge Group of LaPorte to do the work for a cost of just under $480,000.
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve 2018 Employee Holiday Schedule, Following Discussion
Pulaski County employees will get 15 paid holidays in 2018, including both the May and November elections. The county commissioners approved next year’s holiday schedule Monday, but not without plenty of discussion.
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve $1.2 Million Community Crossings Paving Contract
Two Pulaski County roads are set to be resurfaced with money from the 2017 Community Crossings grant. The county commissioners Monday approved a contract with Central Paving of Logansport for nearly $1.2 million worth of road work. Seventy-five percent of that cost would be covered by the state grant funding.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Consider Bids for Various Projects Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners will open bids tonight for the construction of a new courthouse elevator. Plans call for the current elevator to be demolished and replaced with a larger one that can more easily fit people using wheelchairs.
Pulaski County Comp Time Policy May Be Reviewed by Personnel Committee
Updates to Pulaski County’s comp time policy may have to wait until the county’s personnel committee has a chance to review it. The county commissioners have been considering increasing the amount of comp time that can be carried over from year to year from 20 to 40 hours. Part of the reason is to make it easier for employees to use it for needed medical procedures.
Pulaski County IT Director Calls for Upgrades to Data Backup System
Pulaski County officials are taking steps to keep the county’s data secure. IT Director Matt Voltz told the county commissioners last week he’s looking at buying a new backup device.
Pulaski County Renews National Association of Counties Membership
After a few weeks of consideration, the Pulaski County Commissioners have decided to continue with the county’s membership in the National Association of Counties.
Pulaski County Commissioners Authorize Pickup Truck Purchase for Recycling and Transfer Station
The Pulaski County Commissioners last week approved the purchase of a pickup truck for the Recycling and Transfer Station.
Pulaski County Commissioners Open Bids for 700 North Bridge Work
The bridge on Pulaski County Road 700 North over Bogus Run is a step closer to getting some upgrades. Last week, the county commissioners opened bridge rehabilitation bids from four construction companies. They ranged from just under $480,000 to over $718,000.
Pulaski County to Move Early Voting to Justice Center
Pulaski County is once again moving its early voting location. The county commissioners took action last week to move in-person absentee voting to the Pulaski County Justice Center for next year’s election cycle.
Pulaski County to Outsource EMS Billing
Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services will no longer handle billing in-house. The county commissioners voted Monday to hire a company called Ambulance Billing Services to do it, at the recommendation of Interim EMS Director Kyle McTiegue. Continue reading
Pulaski County Courthouse Security Discussions Continue
Pulaski County officials continue to discuss potential courthouse security upgrades. A list of recommendations was presented to the county council and commissioners over a year ago, but little progress has been made since then.
Demolition Contractor Requests Additional $1,800 for Medaryville Blight Elimination Project
A Medaryville blight elimination project continues to cause headaches for Pulaski County Building Inspector Doug Hoover. “Well, the saga of the blight . . . It just got worse,” he told the county commissioners Monday.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Open Bids for Bridge Work on 700 North
The Pulaski County Commissioners will open bridge rehabilitation bids when they meet this morning. The bridge on County Road 700 North over Bogus Run is scheduled to get an upgrade next year, with money from last year’s round of Community Crossings grants.
Pulaski Circuit Court to Make CASA Program Full-Time
Pulaski County Sheriff Granted Permission to Sell Automatic Firearms to Starke County
Ten automatic firearms owned by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office will soon be sold to the Starke County Sheriff’s Office. Last week, the Pulaski County Commissioners authorized Sheriff Jeff Richwine to sell the ten MP5s.
Courthouse Elevator Plans Presented to Pulaski County Commissioners
Plans for a new elevator at the Pulaski County Courthouse were presented to the county commissioners this week. Cameron Chambers with Keystone Architecture explained that it will be in the same general location as the current one, but it will be a little bigger.”On the first floor, you’ll enter it coming in off that main hallway, with one door, and when you go upstairs, you’ll have the same door right above it,” he explained. “We’ll actually end up creating a storage closet there, so when you come up the stairs from the ground to the main floor, you’ll now be forced to go left because right will be enclosed by this elevator.”
Similarly, the new elevator will block the hallway on the top floor of the courthouse. To provide access to rooms on either side, the elevator will have two doors on that level. Continue reading
Medaryville Home Demolition Underway, As Part of Blight Elimination Project
Updated Tippy’s Revolving Loan Request Approved by Pulaski County Commissioners
The Pulaski County Commissioners have again taken action to approve a Winamac restaurant’s revolving loan request. Tippy’s has been asking for financing to help cover the cost of moving to a larger space. The county commissioners had conditionally approved the request twice already, but each time, it had to be changed to address various concerns.
Pulaski Circuit Court Judge Calls for Security Upgrades, Following Increase in Courtroom Violence
Pulaski County may be reviving its courthouse security efforts, after a recent spike in violence. Circuit Court Judge Michael Shurn told the county commissioners Monday that a courtroom fight between attorneys last week was especially alarming. Continue reading
