A temporary speed limit on Pulaski County Road 1550 West near Medaryville could become permanent. The County Highway Department has lowered the speed limit to 30 miles per hour between 150 North and 300 North, while nearby U.S. 421 is closed for a bridge replacement.
Pulaski Highway Department’s Planned 6:00 a.m. Start Time Questioned by County Commissioner
A Pulaski County commissioner wants the county’s highway department to do most of its work during daylight hours. Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff asked the commissioners Monday to approve his department’s seasonal switch to a work week of four 10-hour days.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Get Update on Wind Turbines, Consider Bridge Inspection Contract
An update on wind turbines will be given to the Pulaski County Commissioners this morning. In the past several months, a number of filings have been made with the Federal Aviation Administration for possible wind turbines in the Francesville and Star City areas. County Attorney Kevin Tankersley has been looking into writing an ordinance that would regulate them.
Pulaski Commissioners to Open Lawn Care and Snow Removal Bids, Discuss TV Tourism Ads
The Pulaski County Commissioners are finally expected to open bids today for lawn care and snow removal at various county properties. The idea of hiring an outside contractor to do the work was raised several months ago, as a cheaper alternative to upgrading the county’s equipment.
Pulaski County Highway Department Gets Approval to Buy Used Tractor
The Pulaski County Commissioners have approved the purchase of a used tractor for the County Highway Department. During Monday’s joint session with the county council, the commissioners voted to let Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff buy the tractor from GreenMark Equipment for $34,750, after trade-in.
Pulaski County Council, Commissioners to Get More Information on Class Action Opioid Lawsuit
Pulaski County is joining hundreds of other government entities in a class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Last week, the county commissioners approved a contract with Indianapolis law firm Cohen and Malad.
Pulaski County Road 700 North Bridge Replacement to Start Next Month
Final preparations are underway for the replacement of the bridge on Pulaski County Road 700 North over Bogus Run. Jeff Larrison with United Consulting gave an update to the county commissioners Monday. “We’ve conducted the pre-construction meeting with JCI, the contractor that was selected, and we basically have the plan in place now for how to address the project timing-wise,” he explained. “Construction is expected to start March 1, weather-permitting.”
Dump Truck Purchase Approved by Pulaski County Commissioners
The Pulaski County Commissioners have approved the purchase of a $124,000 dump truck for the County Highway Department. This week, the commissioners voted to accept the low bid submitted by Pozzo Truck Center. It was for a 2019 Mack truck.
Pulaski County Commissioners Choose Paving Contractor for Community Crossings Projects
The Pulaski County Commissioners have once again taken action to chose a paving contractor for several miles of hot mix asphalt work. Town & Country Paving was selected by the commissioners Tuesday to resurface County Road 200 South from U.S. 421 to State Road 39 and County Road 400 East from 200 North to 400 North.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Award Paving, Dump Truck Bids
The Pulaski County Commissioners will make another attempt at choosing a paving contractor when they meet this morning. The county has gotten bids from three companies for hot mix asphalt work on County Road 200 South from U.S. 421 to State Road 39 and County Road 400 East from 200 North to 400 North.
Pulaski County Council Considers Financial Arrangements for 700 North Bridge Project
The bridge on Pulaski County Road 700 North over Bogus Run is a step closer to getting replaced. The county council decided Monday to move ahead with some of the financial arrangements.
Confusion Remains Over Pulaski County Salary Matrix
Pulaski County officials continue to be unsure about what they’re supposed to pay certain county employees.
Pulaski Council to Consider Additional Appropriations for Bridge Work, Indian Trails Cooperative
A week into 2018, the Pulaski County Council is already considering its first additional appropriation and transfer requests tonight.
Pulaski County Commissioners Interview EMS Director Candidates, Reappoint Department Heads
The Pulaski County Commissioners are nearing a decision on a new Emergency Medical Services director. “We had the interviews for the EMS director, and we’re going to make our decision by the 16th of January,” Commissioner Kenny Becker said Tuesday. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Open Paving, Dump Truck Bids
Pulaski County now has three contractors interested in doing several miles of paving work, as part of the state’s Community Crossings program. The county commissioners had approved a contract with Central Paving of Logansport for nearly $1.2 million, but they later repealed that decision to allow the project to be bid out formally.
Pulaski County Highway Department’s Head Mechanic Agrees to Tool Rental Fee, Instead of Pay Raise
Pulaski County appears to have reached a deal with its Highway Department’s head mechanic. He technically won’t be getting the pay raise he asked for, but he has agreed to an arrangement in which the county pays to rent his tools.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Redo Paving Bid Process
The Pulaski County Commissioners will have to redo the process of choosing a paving contractor. Earlier this month, the commissioners approved a contract with Central Paving of Logansport for nearly $1.2 million worth of hot mix asphalt work. But questions were raised about whether the project was formally advertised for bid.
Pulaski County Officials Weigh Options, After Head Highway Department Mechanic Demands Raise
Pulaski County officials are trying to figure out how to keep the county’s salary matrix intact, while also ensuring the smooth operations of the Highway Department.
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve 2018 Employee Holiday Schedule, Following Discussion
Pulaski County employees will get 15 paid holidays in 2018, including both the May and November elections. The county commissioners approved next year’s holiday schedule Monday, but not without plenty of discussion.
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve $1.2 Million Community Crossings Paving Contract
Two Pulaski County roads are set to be resurfaced with money from the 2017 Community Crossings grant. The county commissioners Monday approved a contract with Central Paving of Logansport for nearly $1.2 million worth of road work. Seventy-five percent of that cost would be covered by the state grant funding.
