The Pulaski County Commissioners have officially given Gary Kruger the highway superintendent’s job.
Continue readingGary Kruger Officially Appointed Pulaski County Highway Superintendent
Pulaski County Council Approves Budget Transfer for Fuel Tax Reimbursement Consultant
With the Pulaski County Highway Department expecting a substantial fuel tax reimbursement, the county council has agreed to make funds available to pay the consulting firm that helped them get it.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Approves Pay Raise for Seasonal Highway Department Employees
Some Pulaski County Highway Department employees will finally be getting a pay raise. The county council voted Monday to raise the pay rate for the department’s seasonal part-time employees from $13 to $15, and make the raise retroactive to May.
Continue readingPulaski County Highway Department to Get More Than $10,000 in Fuel Tax Reimbursements
Hiring an outside company to find potential fuel tax reimbursement appears to be paying off for the Pulaski County Highway Department. The highway department expects to bring in more than $10,000 in reimbursements, according to information shared during last week’s county commissioners meeting.
Continue readingRuff Stepping Down as Pulaski County Highway Superintendent
The Pulaski County highway superintendent is stepping down at the end of the month. Terry Ruff’s resignation was accepted by the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Consider Fee Reduction Request from Good Samaritan Store
The Pulaski County Commissioners will hear a request from the Good Samaritan Store tonight for a reduction of transfer fees. The commissioners will also consider a data exchange agreement with WTH.
Continue readingConfusion Remains over Pulaski County Highway Department Seasonal Employees’ Pay Rate
Some Pulaski County Highway Department employees will have to wait a bit longer before finding out whether they’ll get a pay raise. Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff asked the county council last week for a final decision on the pay rate for seasonal employees. “The seasonal is the mower guys and what we’re doing, the blacktop and everything, in the summertime,” Ruff explained.
Continue readingPulaski County Considers Sharing Highway Engineer to Get Additional Road Funding
Pulaski County could get another $40,000 in highway funding by having a highway engineer. County Council Member Kathi Thompson raised the possibility with the county commissioners last week.
Continue readingPulaski Council Approves Funding Arrangements for Highway Department Dump Truck Purchase
Funding arrangements have been finalized for the Pulaski County Highway Department’s dump truck purchase. Earlier this month, the county commissioners agreed to let the Highway Department purchase the used truck from Pozzo Truck Center that had been traded in by Porter County. Last week, the county council formally approved the payment of the $40,000 cost out of the Local Roads and Streets Fund.
Continue readingEmployee Retention Concerns Shared with Pulaski County Council
Some Pulaski County officials are asking for the county council’s help when it comes to retaining employees. Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff told council members Monday that he wants more money for his staff in next year’s budget.
Continue readingPulaski County Council, Commissioners to Discuss Courthouse Issues in Special Joint Session Tonight
The future of the Pulaski County Courthouse will be discussed during a special joint county council and commissioners meeting tonight. The meeting notice says officials will discuss options to address needed repairs to the courthouse, potential renovations to the existing buildings, the relocation of county offices, and the various plans to address the concerns with the courthouse.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Purchase of Used Dump Truck for Highway Department
The Pulaski County Commissioners approved an equipment purchase for the Highway Department Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Appoint Veterans Service Officer, Open Lawn Care Bids
The Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to appoint a new veterans service officer tonight. Tom White with the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs is scheduled to be at tonight’s meeting to discuss the position.
Continue readingPulaski County Bridges in Good Condition, According to Inspection Report
Pulaski County’s bridges appear to be in good shape, according to the latest inspection report. Representatives from United Consulting presented their findings to the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Discuss Bridge Inspections, Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines
The Pulaski County Commissioners will get an update on bridge inspections this morning from Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff and Jeff Larrison with United Consulting. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer is scheduled to present updated guidelines for the county’s Revolving Loan Fund program for the commissioners’ approval.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Award Bid for Ash Tree Removal, Discuss Justice Center Roof Issues
The Pulaski County Commissioners have hired a contractor to remove a large ash tree by the Annex Building. They officially approved a $2,000 bid from LeRoy’s Tree Service Monday. It was the only bid the county received.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Stick with Town & Country Paving for Community Crossings Projects
The Pulaski County Commissioners have decided to stick with Town & Country Paving for several miles of road projects. They accepted the company’s bid for just under $1.18 million Monday, at the recommendation of Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff. “We had Town & Country last year,” Ruff said. “They done 200 South and that stretch out here by Lawton. They’re all right, so if they’ve got the low bid, why wouldn’t you go with them? It was close between them and Central Paving, but that’s why you bid it off, I guess.”
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Discuss Upcoming Community Crossings Projects Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners will continue making arrangements for summer paving work tonight. Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff is expected to discuss the county’s Community Crossings projects.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Vote to Delay Highway Department’s Switch to Summer Schedule
The Pulaski County Highway Department will have to wait a bit longer to switch to its summer schedule. Each spring, the department typically goes to a work week of four ten-hour days.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Choose Bank, Discuss Funding Match for Human Services Van
The Pulaski County Commissioners will consider bids for a number of different items this morning. They’re expected to choose a bank to handle the county’s cash management services. The county received bids from four local banks last month.
Maintenance Director Mia Salyers will discuss contracts for lawn care and snow removal at various county properties, along with bids for the removal of an ash tree near the Annex Building. Fuel bids will also be discussed, and the commissioners are expected to finalize a contract with Golden Tech for a new email system.
Additionally, the possibility of the county once again helping with the cost of a new van for Pulaski County Human Services will be discussed by the organization’s executive director, Jacki Frain. Meanwhile, a $25,000 expense with a Chicago media outlet will be presented for the commissioners’ approval by Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer. The CDC has tried a few different advertising packages in recent years, in an effort to attract tourists to Pulaski County.
Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff, Sheriff Jeff Richwine, and Assessor Holly VanDerAa are also scheduled to make appearances at this morning’s Pulaski County Commissioners meeting. It starts at 8:30 a.m. EDT at the Pulaski County Courthouse.
