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.
Pulaski Council, Commissioners Approve Annex Building Roof Repairs
Rise in Drug Use Concerns Pulaski County Officials, Impacts County Budget
Drug abuse is costing Pulaski County. Circuit Judge Michael Shurn told the county council Monday that drug-related cases are a big concern. Continue reading
Pulaski County Courthouse Elevator to be Repaired, As Replacement Plans Proceed
The Pulaski County Courthouse is currently without an elevator, and that will likely continue on and off for much of the next year.
Pulaski Council, Commissioners to Discuss Courthouse Elevator, Ambulance Replacement
The Pulaski County Council and Commissioners will get an update on the replacement of the courthouse elevator when they meet for a joint session this evening. The commissioners agreed last week to move ahead with the design for a new elevator, after the council approved funding last month.
Pleasant View Rest Home Sold
The former Pleasant View Rest Home has been sold to an out-of-county resident. Tristan Clark bought the property at auction Saturday for $26,000. The Pulaski County Commissioners voted Monday to finalize the sale and sign the contracts.
Pulaski EMS Director Seeks Advice on Building Expansion, Ambulance Repairs
Pulaski County officials are weighing their options for some upgrades for the EMS department. A quote from FBi Buildings to add on to the department’s existing building was presented to the county commissioners last week. Director Nikki Lowry said the $109,000 quote was comparable to others the county’s received. Continue reading
Error in Meeting Minutes Complicates Purchase of Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department Vehicles
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department’s two new vehicles are ready, but additional action was required by the county council this week before the department could take possession of them. Sheriff Jeff Richwine said the council voted back in January to let him take out a loan to buy the vehicles and use the department’s commissary funds to make the loan payments. 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 Council Approves Funding for Courthouse Elevator Plans
The Pulaski County Council has taken the first step toward replacing the courthouse elevator, while also giving their support to additional improvements. The existing elevator is considered too small to properly fit people using wheelchairs. Continue reading
Pulaski County Council May Consider Courthouse Elevator Replacement, Court Software Switch
A new elevator for the Pulaski County Courthouse may be considered by the county council. Last week, the Pulaski County Commissioners gave their support to a plan from Keystone Architecture to replace the existing elevator with a larger, ADA-compliant one in the same spot. Now, it’s up to the county council to make the necessary funding arrangements for the project to move ahead. Continue reading
Pulaski County Considering Switch to Odyssey Court Software
Pulaski County officials are considering a switch in the county’s court software. The county commissioners Monday were presented with a choice between CSI, the case management system the county currently uses and employees are happy with, and Odyssey, which is used by most of the rest of the state. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Agree to Courthouse Elevator Replacement Plan
The Pulaski County Courthouse may soon be getting a new elevator. The county commissioners Monday gave their support to a plan from Keystone Architecture to replace the existing elevator with a larger one in the same spot. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Approve Salt Shed Repairs, Pickup Truck Purchase for Highway Department
The Pulaski County Commissioners have selected a contractor to repair the highway department’s salt shed. On Monday, they chose Button Construction to do the work, which includes the installation of a metal roof. Continue reading
Pulaski County Council Approves Funding for Paving Project, Additional Court Expenses
The Pulaski County Highway Department is looking to pave some streets in the Star City and Pulaski areas. Continue reading
Peak Community Services Touts Expansion, Requests More Money from Pulaski County
A nonprofit organization helping people with developmental disabilities wants additional funding from Pulaski County. Peak Community Services operates group homes and day programs in Winamac and Logansport. Continue reading
Pulaski Highway Department Asked to Reimburse County General Fund for Maintenance Services
Pulaski County is taking another look at how some of its maintenance workers are getting paid. Continue reading
