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.
Pulaski County Council to Consider Additional Appropriations for Circuit, Superior Courts
Budget shortfalls in Pulaski County’s court system will be addressed during tonight’s county council meeting.
Speece Appointed to Francesville-Salem Township Public Library Board
The Pulaski County Council took action this week to fill a vacancy on the Francesville-Salem Township Public Library Board.
Pulaski County Council Considers Proposal to Free Up CEDIT Funds for Industrial Park Development
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
Increased Police Efforts Lead to Budget Shortfalls in Pulaski County
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies have been busy recently, and that’s led to budget shortfalls for a few county departments. Sheriff Jeff Richwine has had to transfer money from various line items to cover deputy overtime payments. It was one of a few transfer requests approved by the county council Monday.
Pulaski County Hopes to Make Nearly $1.5 Million by Housing Federal Inmates
Pulaski County is another step closer to housing federal inmates in its jail.
Pulaski County Courtroom Ready to Reopen, Permanent Repairs Still to be Made
Pulaski County’s courtroom will soon reopen, after safety complaints about falling ceiling pieces had it closed for the past few weeks.
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 Council Continues Discussing Salary Matrix
The Pulaski County Council continues working on the county’s salary matrix. Recently, a question has come up about whether pay raises based on longevity should take effect in January or on the actual anniversary date of when that employee was hired.
Winamac Ambulance Garage Expansion Plan Draws Concerns from Pulaski Council, Commissioners
The Pulaski County EMS Department wants more room for its ambulances, but elected officials say a planned addition to its Winamac base may need to be scaled back.
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.
Pulaski Council Agrees to Ambulance Replacement Plan
The Pulaski County EMS Department has gotten approval to replace its oldest ambulance. EMS Director Nikki Lowry says the ambulance needs over $5,000 in repairs.
Pulaski Council Approves Local Funding Match for Pulaski County Human Services Van Purchase
Pulaski County Human Services will be able to proceed with the purchase of a new van, following action by the county council last week. After a couple months of discussion, the council voted last week to contribute $6,894 from the County Economic Development Income Tax Fund. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners to Consider Contracts for Coroner’s Office
The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office may have to wait a bit longer before it gets to move into a new space, so some formal arrangements are being made for temporary offices. The coroner’s office plans to move into the Winamac Municipal Utility Complex, once the town’s police department moves into its new station downtown. However, Chief Deputy Coroner Jon Frain told the Pulaski County Council and Commissioners last week the new space may not be ready until next year.
Items Sought for Pulaski County Time Capsule
Pulaski County wants to make sure future residents have a chance to know what life was like in 2016 and 2017. With the help of Frain Mortuary, the county’s been putting together a time capsule to commemorate last year’s Indiana Bicentennial.
Pulaski Council, Commissioners Discuss EMS Transfer Policy, Medic Availability
How to allocate Pulaski County’s emergency medical services was the subject of a lengthy discussion by the county council and commissioners Monday.
