The Pulaski County Council members looked at several challenges to solve in 2022 when they met last week.
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Pulaski County Council Narrowly Approves $18.6 Million Budget for 2022
Pulaski County’s 2022 budget was narrowly adopted by the county council Monday. The nearly $18.6 million budget passed by a vote of four-to-three, with Rudy DeSabatine, Tim Overmyer, and Mike Tiede opposing. Monday’s vote came after four special meetings, where council members ultimately trimmed the proposal by about $675,000.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Approves First Step in Mammoth Solar Tax Abatement Process
Pulaski County officials are hopeful that revenues from the Mammoth Solar development could pay for much of the Justice Center and Courthouse projects, even though the developers are requesting the maximum possible tax abatement.
Continue readingPulaski Council Narrowly Approves another Procedural Step for Justice Center Project
The Pulaski County Justice Center expansion project is about to begin, as the county council continues to approve the procedural steps by the narrowest of margins. Last month, the council voted four-to-three to issue up to $5.6 million worth of bonds.
Continue readingPulaski Council Finalizes EMS Pay Raise, Allows Returning Full-Time Employee to Keep Seniority
A longtime Pulaski County EMS employee is being recognized for her years of service. Stephanie Foust was presented with a plaque by EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo during Monday’s county council meeting. “I’d like to publicly thank you for 10 years of service with Pulaski County EMS,” DeLorenzo said, “and I hope I have 10 more.”
Continue readingPulaski County EMS Staffing Challenges Continue
Pulaski County may have to offer its EMS staff more money or reduce to a basic service. Those were the options EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo gave the county council earlier this month. He said he hasn’t been able to fill two open full-time positions, as anyone who expresses interest finds a better-paying job elsewhere. If the county can’t have a paramedic on duty at all times, he said it may have to go to a basic service, which several council members opposed.
Continue readingBoswell Narrowly Retained As Pulaski County Council President
The Pulaski County Council narrowly decided to keep the same president for another year. Ken Boswell was reelected to the position last week by a vote of four-to-three, over Rudy DeSabatine. DeSabatine was then nominated for another year as vice-president, but was defeated by new council member Adam Loehmer, also by a vote of four-to-three.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Members Express Support for Project Construction Manager Recommendation
Pulaski County Council members are joining in recommending Tonn & Blank Construction to oversee the Courthouse renovation and Justice Center expansion projects, but not without a lengthy discussion on a proposed work release facility.
Continue readingBan on In-Restaurant Dining Drawing Criticism from Pulaski County Elected Officials
Pulaski County’s ban on in-restaurant dining is drawing criticism from some elected officials. County Council Member Mike Tiede told the rest of the council and commissioners Monday that restaurant owners in his district aren’t very happy. “So I think we shouldn’t charge them property taxes if they can’t open,” he said.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Votes to Support Courthouse Renovation Plan
A plan to renovate the Pulaski County Courthouse and expand the Justice Center has gotten the support of the county council, but not without a few concerns. Back in December, the county commissioners agreed to pursue a project that would restore the courthouse and install a security checkpoint, but move Circuit Court to the Justice Center. On Monday, the county council voted six-to-one to support the project and try to fund it.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Approve Financial Software, Despite Concern from Council Members
Pulaski County is getting some more financial help, but not without some opposition from county council members. During Monday’s joint council and commissioners meeting, officials considered hiring Darren Bates with Data Pit Stop at a cost of $10,000 per year.
Continue readingRep. Gutwein Introduces Bill to Help Fund Pulaski County Courthouse Renovations
Now that the Pulaski County Commissioners have recommended a path forward for courthouse renovations, discussions about how to fund it will begin in the county council and the Indiana General Assembly. State Representative Doug Gutwein has introduced legislation that would allow a special income tax that’s currently in place to pay for the Justice Center to be extended until 2036 to fund courthouse renovations.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Chooses New President
For the first time in several years, the Pulaski County Council has a new president. Ken Boswell was elected council president Monday, after two rounds of voting.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Approves 2020 Salary Matrix
The Pulaski County Council has finalized the 2020 salary matrix for county employees. Many of the changes approved Monday were designed to bring the matrix in line with the 2020 budget.
Continue readingPulaski Council, Commissioners Approve Four-Way Stop at 400 North and 1400 West
More stop signs are coming to the intersection of Pulaski County Roads 400 North and 1400 West, in spite of some county officials’ concerns about their necessity. The county council and commissioners passed an ordinance Monday officially making the intersection a four-way stop. While the commissioners approved it unanimously, council members Mike Tiede and Ken Boswell voted against it.
Continue readingPulaski Council Considers Additional Appropriation for Last Year’s Elevator Replacement
The Pulaski County Courthouse elevator was completed almost a year ago, but the county council is still being asked to consider funding arrangements. An additional appropriation request for almost $57,000 was presented Tuesday for council members’ consideration. Council Member Kathi Thompson voiced concern, noting that the money has already been spent, even though the council is just now being asked for permission to spend it.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Member Suggests Spreading Out Courthouse Repair Work
Fixing the Pulaski County Courthouse without adding to the county’s debt is the goal of a proposal from a county council member. Mike Tiede presented a list of ideas to the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Member to Discuss Courthouse during Tonight’s Commissioners Meeting
The Pulaski County Courthouse is expected to be discussed during tonight’s county commissioners meeting. Three renovation options, ranging from just under $4.9 million up to almost $8.6 million were recently presented to the county council and commissioners. Council Member Mike Tiede is scheduled to discuss the courthouse with the commissioners tonight.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Votes Down Tax Adjustment
A proposed tax adjustment was narrowly voted down by the Pulaski County Council Monday. The change would have resulted in a slight decrease in the county’s local income tax rate, while allowing property taxes to increase on non-homestead property.
Continue readingPulaski County Council to Hold Public Hearing, Decide on Tax Adjustments Tonight
The Pulaski County Council will vote on adjustments to the county’s tax structure tonight. Under the proposed ordinance, wage earners who live in Pulaski County would pay a slightly lower local income tax rate starting January 1. But those owning non-homestead property there would see their property taxes go up.
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