Pulaski Circuit Judge Michael Shurn is trying to clear up some confusion about recent changes to the court’s hours of operation.
Pulaski County Council Finalizes Budget Transfers for Sheriff’s Department
Overtime costs continue to add up for the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department. Last week, the county council approved the transfer of $11,200 into the Chief Sergeant and Deputy Overtime budget from various line items, at the request of Sheriff Jeff Richwine. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Conditionally Approve Scaled-Back Loan Request from Tippy’s
Pulaski County Commissioners to Discuss Outsourcing of Lawn Mowing, Snow Removal
The Pulaski County Commissioners will continue discussing whether to contract out lawn mowing and snow removal at some county properties.
Pulaski County Council Approves Budget Transfers to Cover Increased Use of Part-Time Help
Some Pulaski County government offices are finding themselves short-staffed, and that’s putting a strain on their budgets for part-time help. This week, the county council approved budget transfer requests from both the Assessor’s Office and the EMS Department.
Employee Cell Phones Cause Concern for Pulaski County Council, Commissioners
Pulaski County officials are looking to keep a better handle on employee cell phones. County Council Vice-President Mike Tiede raised the issue during the council’s joint session with the county commissioners Monday, after the county was billed for a new iPhone. Continue reading
Pulaski Mill Days Picnic Shelter to Be Dedicated Today
Pulaski County Council to Adopt 2018 Budget Tonight
The Pulaski County Council is expected to adopt the county’s 2018 budget when it meets tonight. This comes after council members made an additional round of cuts to the proposal last week. That included giving county employees a one-percent raise, rather than two-percent, and denying a request from Superior Court to add a second public defender. They also plan to shift $200,000 in 911 dispatchers’ salaries out of the county’s General Fund.
Reid Appointed to Star City Sewer Board
After four months of searching, the Pulaski County Commissioners have finally found a new member for the Star City Sewer Board. Mike Reid was unanimously appointed to the sewer board during Monday’s commissioners meeting. The seat became open last spring, but no one expressed interest in filling it until now.
Federal Inmates Lead to Budget Transfer Request for Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department
Housing federal inmates is earning Pulaski County some extra money, but it’s also led to a slight shortfall in its budget for part-time jail staff.
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department Requests Budget Transfer, Due to Uncertainties in Utility Budget
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.
