The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department wants to make sure it has enough money to pay utility bills.
Pulaski County Commissioners Plan to Revisit Employee Comp Time Policy
It may soon be easier for Pulaski County employees to use their comp time for needed medical procedures. The issue came up during Monday’s county commissioners meeting. It was learned that an employee in the Assessor’s Office is scheduled to have a knee replacement in January and planned to use 42 hours of comp time that she’d accumulated.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
Pulaski County’s ATV ordinance is expected to be discussed during tonight’s county commissioners meeting. Last year, the commissioners adopted an ordinance allowing off-road vehicles to be driven on county roads in certain circumstances. These include agricultural and governmental uses.
Building Inspector Updates Pulaski County Commissioners on Medaryville Home Projects
A dilapidated Medaryville home is finally set to be torn down this week.
Pulaski County May Join with White County to Offer Household Hazardous Waste Days
Pulaski County officials are considering ways to continue offering Household Hazardous Waste Days. Last month, Recycling & Transfer Station Manager Brad Bonnell said he was thinking about discontinuing the annual event. That was due to the fact that the Northwest Indiana Solid Waste District will no longer offer extra tire pickup as part its Hazardous Waste Days.
Pulaski County Community Development Commission to Review 2010 Economic Development Plan
Making sure Pulaski County’s economic development goals continue to meet the needs of the community as a whole is a current focus for the Community Development Commission.
Pulaski County Commissioners Renew Contract with County Attorney Kevin Tankersley
Tippy’s Expansion Plans May Get Financial Support from Pulaski County Revolving Loan Fund
A Winamac restaurant is eyeing a larger space, and it’s asking Pulaski County to help finance the move. Tippy’s is planning to move about a block west to 123 North Market Street. The business plans to buy the space that formerly housed a dime store and more recently H & R Block.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Meet This Morning
The Pulaski County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting this morning. Recently, they’ve been considering whether to renew their contract with attorney Kevin Tankersley.
Pulaski County Council Finalizes Employee Handbook Updates
A beefed-up drug testing policy and a few other updates to Pulaski County’s employee handbook will soon be able to take effect. The updated policies were approved by the county council Monday, following the county commissioners’ approval last week.
Pulaski County Sheriff Considering Video Visitation for Jail Inmates
Architects Moving Ahead with Plans for New Pulaski County Courthouse Elevator
Plans to replace the elevator at the Pulaski County Courthouse are moving ahead according to schedule. During last week’s county commissioners meeting, Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston said he got an update from Keystone Architecture. Continue reading
Pulaski County Council to Consider Employee Handbook Updates, Discuss LIT Levy Freeze
Pulaski County is looking to tighten its employee drug testing policy. The update would allow department heads or the county commissioners to demand a drug test based on probable cause, such as smell or behavior.
Pulaski County to Consider Hiring Contractor for Lawn Mowing, Snow Removal
Pulaski County to Pay for Hepatitis Shots for Maintenance Staff
Concerns about hepatitis have Pulaski County vaccinating its maintenance staff.
The county commissioners agreed Tuesday to cover the cost of hepatitis shots for maintenance workers, at the request of Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston.
“My folks work in the jail all the time,” he explained. “We’re back in the cell blocks. We’re in the kitchen. There’s always maintenance to do over there, things to fix. And there is a presence of hepatitis in the jail.” Continue reading
Pulaski County to Make Court Documents Available Online through Doxpop
You’ll soon be able to access various Pulaski County court documents online. The county commissioners approved a contract Tuesday with Doxpop.
Pulaski County Justice Center in Need of Fire Alarm Upgrades
The technology at the Pulaski County Justice Center is showing its age. Currently, the sheriff’s department is in the process of upgrading the computer system that controls the doors, after it had a number of glitches in recent weeks. Now, the building’s fire alarm is having similar problems.
McClure Takes Seat on Pulaski County Board of Commissioners
Pulaski County’s new District 3 commissioner was officially sworn in Tuesday. Mike McClure took the oath of office during the commissioners’ regular meeting.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Meet for First Time Since Selection of New Member
The Pulaski County Commissioners will meet tonight for the first time since Mike McClure was added to the board. He was chosen during a Republican Party caucus last week to fill the remainder of Bud Krohn Jr.’s term.
Manufacturing Day Events Planned for Starke, Pulaski Counties
Manufacturing Day is just over a month away, and economic development officials are getting ready. Seventh graders from around Starke County will once again have the chance to meet with representatives from local industries, during an event hosted by the Starke County Economic Development Foundation.
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