The Francesville-Salem Township Public Library can proceed with some building improvements, following action by the Pulaski County Council. Council members recently agreed to let the library issue up to $700,000 in bonds.
Continue readingPulaski County Facing $210,000 Increase in Health Insurance Costs
Pulaski County’s annual health insurance bill could be going up by more than $200,000, following a sharp increase in claims. Steve Gregory with Shepherd Insurance told the county commissioners last week that the plan hasn’t been running well. Cigna initially wanted to raise the cost by almost 44 percent but they negotiated it down to less than 20 percent.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Consider Health Insurance, Copier Lease Options Today
The Pulaski County Commissioners will consider health insurance and copier lease options this morning. The commissioners will be asked to approve a contract with Cardinal Copier Solutions. The company got a favorable recommendation from the county council last week, after it said it could save the county $30,000 a year.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials Presented with Options to Address Budget Shortfall
Pulaski County could expect an annual budget shortfall of $2.3 to $2.5 million by 2022. Jason Semler with accounting firm Baker Tilly gave a financial update to the county council and commissioners Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Cash Flow Analysis to Be Presented Tonight
The Pulaski County Council and Commissioners will get an update on the county’s finances tonight. Accounting firm Baker Tilly has been analyzing the county’s cash flow, as the county prepares to finance a courthouse renovation and justice center expansion.
Continue readingLeadership Training Opportunities to be Offered in New Pulaski County Initiative
An initiative to improve Pulaski County’s leadership is being launched by the Community Foundation of Pulaski County.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Consider Architect Contract for Courthouse Renovations
Pulaski County Courthouse renovation plans could take another step forward this morning. A contract with architecture firm Rowland Design will be up for the county commissioners’ approval.
Continue readingPulaski County Incident Management Team Gives Update on PPE Distribution
Pulaski County’s COVID-19 Incident Management Team is trying to find personal protective equipment for those who need it. Team members told the county council Monday that they’ve been providing PPE to the hospital, fire departments, and even some businesses.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Response Funding Up for Pulaski County Council’s Approval Tonight
Funding for Pulaski County’s COVID-19 response will be up for the county council’s approval tonight.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Extend Temporary Workforce Reduction for County Employees
The temporary workforce reduction policy for Pulaski County employees will be extended after all. The policy, which allows certain “non-essential” county employees to stay home while still getting paid their regular rate, had been set to expire at the end of the day Monday.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Discuss EMS Collections Suspension, Arens Field Mower Purchase
Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services may temporarily suspend collections due to the COVID-19 pandemic. EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo is expected to discuss the issue with the county commissioners this morning.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Considers COVID-19 Response Funding
The Pulaski County Council took the first step Monday in making funding available for the county’s COVID-19 response, but not without calling for more oversight when spending it. The county’s incident command team had asked for permission to spend up to $250,000 out of the county’s Riverboat Fund.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Choose Construction Management Process for Courthouse Renovation
Plans to renovate the Pulaski County Courthouse and expand the Pulaski County Justice Center took another step forward last week. The county commissioners chose a process for the project’s management, selecting the construction manager as constructor option.
Continue readingPulaski Council, Commissioners to Continue Discussing Courthouse Security, Renovations
Security at the Pulaski County Courthouse will continue to be discussed by the county council and commissioners tonight. The commissioners have limited access to a single point of entry which now will be renovated by local locksmiths 365 professionals to grant easier access and also called for the addition of security guards.
Continue readingCourthouse Project, COVID-19 Updates Expected during Pulaski Commissioners Meeting
Updates to the Pulaski County government’s COVID-19 response and the planned courthouse renovation are expected during tonight’s county commissioners meeting.
Continue readingPulaski County Courts Seeking Permission to Use Juvenile Probation Fees for JDAI Coordinator
The Pulaski County Council is considering funding to keep the county’s Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative going for another year.
Continue readingPulaski County Courthouse Renovation Funding Bill Signed into Law
Pulaski County now officially has the option of using a local income tax to help fund courthouse renovations. House Bill 1052 was recently signed into law by Governor Eric Holcomb, according to the Bill Watch page on the state’s website.
Continue readingPulaski County Government to Reduce Workforce to Essential Employees
The state’s stay-at-home order is prompting the Pulaski County government to enact its Temporary Workforce Reduction Policy. It will be in effect from March 24 at 11:59 p.m. to April 6 at 11:59 p.m., according to an email to county officials from County Attorney Kevin Tankersley.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Considers Appropriating Funds for Ambulance Garage Expansion
The Pulaski County Council is moving ahead with funding arrangements for the Winamac ambulance garage. EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo reminded the county council last week that $135,000 had been budgeted for the work in 2019, but the year ended before he was able to spend much of it, since the actual construction got pushed back to this year.
Continue readingPulaski County Buildings to Close to Public Beginning March 23
The Pulaski County Commissioners passed an Executive Order Wednesday evening that calls for the county buildings to be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 23 until further notice.
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