The Pulaski County Commissioners have agreed to support the Building and Health departments’ requests for additional help. Building Inspector Doug Hoover told the commissioners Monday that he’s going to once again ask the county council to move Building Department Assistant Karla Kreamer from part-time to full-time status.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Consider Requests for Additional Help, Ambulance Purchase
A couple Pulaski County government officials will discuss the need for additional help with the county commissioners tonight. Building Inspector Doug Hoover is once again expected to request a full-time deputy.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Decline to Make Recommendation about New Prosecutor’s Office Secretary
The Pulaski County Commissioners have declined to make an official recommendation about adding a new secretary for the Prosecutor’s Office. Prosecutor Dan Murphy has been asking for a seventh full-time staff member, citing a significant increase in the number of cases being filed, along with the addition of new court programs. The matter ended in a three-to-three tie during this month’s county council meeting, leading Council President Jay Sullivan to ask for the commissioners’ input.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Member Expresses Concern over Availability of Meeting Minutes, Notices
Pulaski County can do a better job of sharing its government records with the public. That’s according to County Council Member Brian Young. During a recent meeting, Young noted that while there’s an online archive of meeting minutes on the county’s website, it hasn’t been updated since October, at least for the council and commissioners meetings.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Creates Budget Line Item for Upcoming Bridge Replacement
The Pulaski County Council has begun making funding arrangements for an upcoming bridge replacement. The bridge on County Road 400 East over Mill Creek is set to be replaced in the next year or two, according to Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff. “We lowered the weight limit on it last year,” he told council members this month. “It needs to be replaced. Heaven forbid if something happens to that bridge, you know how much traffic’s through that area.”
Continue readingPulaski Council Salary Matrix Committee to Consider Requests from Prosecutor, EMS Department
The Pulaski County Council has referred a series of salary-related requests to its salary matrix committee. Prosecutor Dan Murphy has been asking for a pay raise for the victim’s assistance coordinator, to bring the position in line with the conditions of the grant that funds it. He initially suggested removing the position from the county’s salary matrix entirely, but last week, he told council members that it might be better to create a new position in the salary matrix to reflect the new responsibilities.
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff Hopes to Combat PTSD with New Employee Wellness Program
Preventing PTSD among law enforcement personnel is the goal of a wellness program being considered by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county council last week that the program would be an investment in his employees’ future.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Issue Statement on Courthouse Considerations
The Pulaski County Commissioners have attempted to provide some clarification about the future of the County Courthouse. In a press release read during Tuesday’s meeting, the commissioners said they’ve been presented with a number of issues with the current building that have to be addressed.
Continue readingPulaski County Council, Commissioners Approve Change in Tax Software
Pulaski County is preparing to make a major investment in its tax software. Last week, the county council and commissioners agreed to let various county offices switch to Low software system for settlements and tax collection.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Application for Continuing Pretrial Release Funding
Pulaski County’s pretrial release program is seeking funding for another year. During last week’s joint county council and commissioners meeting, the commissioners agreed to let program officials apply for a renewal of the program’s 1006 grant from the Indiana Department of Correction.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Discuss Maintenance Director Appointment, Winamac Recycling
Recycling options for Winamac residents will be discussed during this morning’s Pulaski County Commissioners meeting. The town council recently decided to discontinue recycling pickup.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials Make Appointments, Call for Updated List of Board, Commission Members
The Pulaski County Council and Commissioners made appointments to some boards and commissions last week, but no one seemed to be entirely sure who’s currently on many of them. During last Monday’s joint session, the commissioners appointed Ray Franko to the advisory plan commission. He replaces Doug McKinley as one of the board’s Republican members. The commissioners had already appointed Democrat Bob Keller to replace Jim Thompson back in December.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Finalizes Pay Raise for Chief Deputy Coroner
The Pulaski County Council has finalized a significant pay raise for Chief Deputy Coroner Jon Frain, but not without some opposition. Council members approved a pair of wage revisions Monday.
Continue readingPulaski Superior Court Requests More Money for Witness Fees, Examination of Prisoners, Pauper Counsel
Just a few weeks into 2019, Pulaski Superior Court has already used up its annual budget for examination of prisoners and witness fees. Judge Crystal Brucker Kocher told the county council and commissioners Monday that the two line items had a combined $3,000 budgeted for this year. That money is used to hire doctors for the process of determining whether defendants are competent to stand trial.
Continue readingVote to Add New Secretary for Pulaski County Prosecutor’s Office Ends in Tie
The addition of a new secretary for the Pulaski County Prosecutor’s Office appears to depend on a recommendation from the county commissioners, after the county council was once again unable to reach a clear consensus Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Member Calls for Courthouse Concerns to be Addressed
A Pulaski County Council member is calling on county officials to get to work on safety and security improvements at the courthouse. Toward the end of Monday’s council meeting, Kathi Thompson listed a number of concerns she’d like to see addressed.
Continue readingTpac Road Speed Limit Reduction Approved
Pulaski County officials have finalized a speed limit reduction for Tpac Road, also known as County Road 150 South. The county council agreed Monday to lower the speed limit from 55 to 35 miles per hour.
Continue readingPulaski County Council, Commissioners to Make BZA, Plan Commission, KIRPC Appointments
The Pulaski County Council and Commissioners are expected to make appointments to various boards and commissions tonight. Appointments to the board of zoning appeals, advisory plan commission, and Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission will be discussed during tonight’s joint council and commissioners meeting.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Suggest Lower Speed Limit on Tpac Road
Pulaski County officials are looking at lowering the speed limit on Tpac Road. Commissioner Jerry Locke raised the issue during last week’s meeting, at the request of a local resident.
Continue readingPulaski EMS Director Looking to Reinstate On-Call Pay, Assistant Director Position
Pulaski County’s new EMS director is looking to make a few changes at the department. Brandon DeLorenzo told the county commissioners last week that he wants to bring back on-call pay. “We used to do on-call, and have somebody available on-call,” he explained. “We have a budget line item for that, but I don’t believe it’s in the pay matrix. I just wanted to get the process going on that.”
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