Pulaski County is looking to keep a closer eye on some of its bank accounts. Auditor Laura Wheeler told the county council Wednesday that most county bank accounts are supposed to be under the jurisdiction of the treasurer, with all transactions being handled by the auditor. However, some departments have apparently set up their own independent accounts. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Decides to Stop Pursuing Pool Project
Winamac’s swimming pool rebuilding effort appears to have come to an end. The town council narrowly decided Wednesday not to proceed with the project until the town has the money to support the ongoing maintenance of the pool. Without the town council’s financial support, the park board followed suit Thursday, voting to stop work on the project.
Pulaski County Council Putting Finishing Touches on 2018 Budget Proposal
The Pulaski County Council met in special session Wednesday to cut $338,000 from its 2018 budget proposal. As part of that effort, county employees who were set to get a two-percent raise would now only get a one-percent increase, based on Wednesday’s discussion. That’s expected to save the county about $45,000 in next year’s budget.
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 Council to Meet in Special Session Tonight to Discuss 2018 Budget
The Pulaski County Council will put the finishing touches on its 2018 budget tonight. Council members spent a couple of days in August working on the budget with various county department heads. But as of last month’s regular meeting, a few hundred thousand dollars still had to be cut.
Pulaski Superior Court Makes Second Attempt at Funding Requests, After Money Fails to Arrive
The Pulaski County Council is revisiting a couple Superior Court funding requests. According to Judge Crystal Brucker Kocher, a budget transfer was requested back in March and an additional appropriation was requested in April, before she officially took over the position. But for some reason, those funds were never moved.
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.
Income Tax Revenue Shortfalls Hitting Pulaski County Budgets
Pulaski County communities are facing budget deficits, due to a shortfall in local income tax revenues. The issue was brought to the attention of the county council Monday, after Winamac Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger noticed a decline in the town’s share of Local Levy Freeze Income Tax funds.
Pulaski Council Denies Local Funding Match for Pulaski County Human Services Van Purchase
Pulaski County Human Services apparently will not be able to buy a new van, after all. The county council failed to finalize the local share of the funding Monday. They had been considering the issue since April.
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 Election Board Adopts 2018 Proposed Budget
Lower Speed Limit Requested on Pulaski County Road 600 West
A portion of Pulaski County Road 600 West may soon be getting a lower speed limit. Resident Karen Gourley requested the change during last week’s county commissioners meeting. Continue reading
Pulaski County Election Board to Discuss Budget for 2018 Election
The Pulaski County Election Board is beginning the process of planning for next year’s election cycle. Several county and local government offices will be up for election in 2018.
Pulaski County Commissioners Hold Off on Renewing County Attorney’s Contract
Pulaski County Commissioners Updated on Maintenance Issues
Pulaski County continues to deal with some maintenance challenges at its government buildings. Elevators at the courthouse and the annex building were both repaired earlier this summer, but Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston told the county commissioners Monday a few issues remained. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners to Meet This Morning
A new door control system at the Pulaski County Justice Center is expected to be discussed by the county commissioners this morning. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county council last week that the current system is original to the building and doesn’t always work properly anymore. On top of that, replacement parts are getting difficult to find.
Pulaski Council Tables Funding Request, After Members Unsure if They Had Already Approved It
Confusion remains over funding for a new van for Pulaski County Human Services. On Monday, the county council tabled an additional appropriation request of $6,894, after council members were not sure if they had already approved it. That, along with a $200 private donation, would cover the local share of the purchase price, while 80 percent would be covered by grant funds.
Pulaski County Justice Center Door System in Need of Replacement
The computer system that controls the doors at the Pulaski County Justice Center will soon have to be replaced.
Pulaski County Council Considers Additional Appropriations for Court-Appointed Attorney Costs
The cost of providing court-appointed personal injury lawyers is adding up for Pulaski County. The county council Monday approved an additional appropriation of $15,000 for Pauper Council in Superior Court and $30,000 for Pauper Counsel in Circuit Court. But before those appropriations were even finalized, council members got requests for even more money.
