The Pulaski County Council heard a proposal Monday to free up funds for a proposed West Side Industrial Park. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer is asking council members to shift some of the jail bond payments away from the County Economic Development Income Tax Fund. Continue reading
Pulaski County CDC Hopes to Free Up Funds for West Side Industrial Park Development
The Pulaski County Community Development Commission has come up with another way to fund a proposed West Side Industrial Park. CDC Executive Director Nathan Origer says the county could free up some cash by using less of its County Economic Development Income Tax Fund on jail bond payments.
Pulaski County CDC to Clarify Rezoning Procedures, As Commissioners Consider CAFO Proposal
As the Pulaski County Commissioners continue mulling over plans for a confined animal feeding operation, the Community Development Commission wants to make sure they have enough information to make an informed decision. Four wean-to-finish pig production buildings would be built near county roads 300 South and 700 West, under the proposal.
Pulaski County Commissioners Have Limited Time to Act on CAFO Rezoning Request
Plans for a confined animal feeding operation in rural Pulaski County remain up in the air, but a decision will be made one way or another by the end of this summer.
Bike and River Transportation Projects Moving Ahead in Pulaski County
Pulaski County’s efforts to create a system of bike routes are moving ahead. The project has been in the works for over a year, as part of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ Hometown Collaboration Initiative. But progress was delayed, while the county waited for permission to run the bike routes on state highways.
Tax Abatement for Warehouses Questioned by Pulaski County Council Member
If businesses don’t create jobs, they don’t deserve a tax abatement, according to a Pulaski County Council member, even if they’ve already been getting one for several years. Last week, the council considered several abatement renewal requests. All of them except one had met their requirements and were recommended for approval by the Community Development Commission.
Pulaski County Officials Schedule Meeting with Potential Industrial Park Tenants
Pulaski County officials have begun meeting with potential west side industrial park tenants. The county commissioners and a couple county council members were scheduled to meet in executive session with an interested business Tuesday.
Winamac Park Board Submits Pool Grant Application
Winamac officials are optimistic that the town will be able to get a $200,000 grant to rebuild its swimming pool. After months of preparations and lots of last-minute work, the park board turned in its grant application to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources by the June 1 deadline. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Updates Residents on Pool Grant Application
The Winamac Park Board is moving ahead with a grant application for the town’s swimming pool rebuilding project. The town’s applying for up to $200,000 in matching money from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Before turning in the grant application, the park board held a public hearing Monday to give residents a chance to weigh in on the project. Continue reading
Fort Wayne TV Viewers Can Win A Trip to Pulaski County
Pulaski County is hoping to attract tourists from the Fort Wayne area. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners to Revisit Court Software Switch
The Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to continue their discussion of court software this morning. Pulaski County could save $25,000 a year by switching to the Odyssey case management system used by most of the rest of the state. Continue reading
Pulaski County CDC to Form Tax Abatement Review Committee
Requests for tax abatements in Pulaski County may soon get some additional scrutiny. Continue reading
Pulaski County Officials to Meet with Potential Industrial Park Tenants
Pulaski County officials plan to discuss a proposed west side industrial park with a potential tenant. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer told the county commissioners last week he’s working with two potential businesses. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners to Consider Revised Tourism Advertising Proposal, Restroom Renovations
The Pulaski County Commissioners will once again revisit tourism advertising this morning. Last month, they rejected a proposal from the Community Development Commission to run commercials on Comcast cable systems in the Chicago area, as well as buy some online advertising. Continue reading
Pulaski County Considers Funding Options for West Side Industrial Park
Pulaski County continues to weigh its options when it comes to purchasing land for a rail-served industrial park on the county’s west side. Continue reading
Pulaski County Council Approves County Home Sale Ordinance
Planning continues for the eventual sale of the former Pleasant View Rest Home. Continue reading
Lack of Action on Tourism Advertising Frustrates Pulaski County CDC
Tourism advertising has been tabled for a third time by the Pulaski County Commissioners. The issue appeared to be put to rest at their last meeting, when they opted not to act on the Community Development Commission’s proposal to run advertising on Comcast cable systems in the Chicago area. However, the topic was brought back to the commissioners Monday by CDC Executive Director Nathan Origer, only to have it tabled once again. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Voice Opposition to TV Ads, Draw Criticism from CDC Executive Director
Pulaski County may not be returning to television to bring in tourists. The county commissioners appear to be ready to deny the Community Development Commission’s request to buy additional TV advertising. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Get Update on Vocational, Leadership Training Programs
Pulaski County is moving ahead with efforts to give residents the skills they need for the jobs of the future. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer gave an update on vocational training and other education programs to the county commissioners last week. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Undecided on TV Tourism Ads
The Pulaski County Commissioners will take a bit more time to decide whether to try more TV advertising. On Tuesday, they tabled a request from the Community Development Commission to spend $22,000 to run tourism ads on Comcast cable systems in the Chicago area. Continue reading
