Pulaski Council Commits $10,000 to Monterey Wastewater Project

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The town of Monterey has cleared another hurdle as they look to build a wastewater plant with the assistance of the Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Nathan Origer, executive director of the Pulaski County Community Development Commission, approached the county council at their meeting Monday night and requested on behalf of the town $10,000 to help in the town’s endeavor.

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Pulaski Council to Meet This Evening

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The Pulaski County Council are slated to meet this evening with a relatively light agenda, including only three requests for additional appropriations and three other items of discussion. Jenny Keller, county surveyor, is slated to request an additional appropriation for her department; Mark Fox, highway superintendent, will also request an additional appropriation, and Jeff Johnston, maintenance director, is on the agenda to discuss a number of building issues.

The council will also meet with Nathan Origer, executive director of the Pulaski County Community Development Commission. Sheriff Mike Gayer is slated to present an update on the jail control pod, and request an additional appropriation as well.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. ET in the commissioners meeting room in the county courthouse.

Pulaski Council Approves Purchase of Computers

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The Pulaski County Council this week approved the purchase of five computers to replace some of the older computers in the assessor’s and auditor’s office after it was announced that their software vendor will no longer provide support for Microsoft Windows XP. RB Walters told the council that the support will end in April; after that, any software issues will not be troubleshooted by the vendor.

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Pulaski Council Approves Encumbrance For Highway Department

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The Pulaski County Council this week approved an encumbrance for the highway department to allow them to take the delivery of salt that they were previously unable to store. Highway Superintendent Mark Fox requested the council approve the encumbrance of $9524 for the salt, saying the department had nowhere to put the salt when they planned to purchase it in 2013.

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Pulaski Council Increases Comp Time Hours for Employee

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The Pulaski County Council Monday night approved a motion extending the maximum allowed comp time hours to 179 as a one-time only solution for the 911 dispatch supervisor. Carol Crist approached the council and explained that she had accumulated the hours after three of her dispatchers couldn’t make it to work for medical reasons, prompting her to work those extra shifts to keep the emergency services available.

The council also approved additional appropriations that were required due to a technical error; Auditor Sheila Garling said a document had the wrong fund number listed, causing a line item to run in the red until February.

The council approved a motion to advertise for $10,765 to pay wages for 911 dispatchers.

Pulaski EMS Dept. May Need to Expand Ambulance Garage

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The Pulaski County Council this week heard a report from EMS Director Nikki Lowry, who told the commissioners that they are looking into the purchase of a new ambulance next year but there are a few problems. Lowry said the new ambulance will likely cost around $120,000, but the new rigs are bigger and the facilities available in Pulaski County to house ambulances are not big enough to accommodate them.

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Pulaski Council Gives Go-Ahead For Forgivable Loan

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Winamac Coil Spring
Winamac Coil Spring
Winamac Coil Spring has cleared another hurdle in its quest to expand operations in Winamac as the county council this week gave their approval of a forgivable loan. A representative for Winamac Coil Spring approached the county council this week alongside Community Development Corporation Executive Director Nathan Origer, who said the business has acquired Chesapeake and they are looking to make improvements and investments in order to expand.

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Town of Winamac Looking to Divest Airport Interest

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Pulaski County Commissioners Larry Brady, Vice President Terry Young, and President Tracey Shorter
Pulaski County Commissioners Larry Brady, Vice President Terry Young, and President Tracey Shorter
The Pulaski County Commissioners and the county council will soon be discussing the possibility of purchasing one-third ownership of the Pulaski County Airport after a representative for the town of Winamac approached the commissioners and explained the town is looking to divest their interest in the airport.

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Pulaski Council Approves Transfer for Bridge 268

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One bridge undergoing some work in Pulaski County will soon be complete, according to Highway Superintendent Mark Fox. Fox approached the county council this week to request a $10,462.68 transfer from the bridge repair fund to the fund specifically for bridge 268, and explained that more partial-depth patch work needed done than had been expected.

The county commissioners awarded a bid for the bridge’s inspection to JCI Bridge Group out of LaPorte, authorizing the company to inspect the bridge and shoreline to ensure there is no runoff or loose dirt that could develop problems. The original bid was in the amount of $176,527.32, and this additional expense was not foreseen.

Fox also informed the council that the decks are now on the bridge and the company is working on expansion joints and guardrails.

Pulaski Council Approves Sheriff’s Department Transfer

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Pulaski County Sheriff Michael Gayer
Pulaski County Sheriff Michael Gayer
The Pulaski County Council last night approved a transfer to the sheriff’s department of more than $20,000 to allow for the purchase of an 11-passenger van. Sheriff Mike Gayer said the van will be used to transport the 15 work release inmates to and from the job site because most of them, he said, are indigent and do not have vehicles.

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Veterans Day is Monday; Many Banks, Other Offices Closed

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Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11, and while many offices will be closed including government buildings, banks and others, some offices will remain open to conduct business. In Starke County, all government offices will be closed on Veterans Day. In Pulaski County, however, the building department will remain open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. while other county offices are closed for the day.

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