Preparations continue for the replacement of the Pulaski County Courthouse elevator. Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston told the county council Monday the project is going well. “All the material has been ordered,” he said. “The demolition is going to actually begin the end of this month, the last week of this month.”
Pulaski County Council to Consider Security Plans, Funding for Snow Removal, Lawn Care
How to increase security in Pulaski Circuit Court and other county offices will continue to be discussed during tonight’s Pulaski County Council meeting. Judge Michael Shurn is expected to ask council members to appoint a representative to the county’s newly-reestablished security committee.
Pulaski County Officials Consider Upgrading Backup Power System at Justice Center
Recent power outages have revealed problems with the Pulaski County Justice Center’s battery backup system.
Pulaski County Commissioners Hire Outside Companies for Lawn Care, Snow Removal
Pulaski County has outsourced the lawn care and snow removal at certain county properties. The county commissioners voted Monday to hire TK Lawn Services for lawn care and Ditmire Lawn and Home Services for snow removal, at the recommendation of Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Open Lawn Care and Snow Removal Bids
Pulaski County officials continue to consider whether to hire an outside company to mow the lawn and remove snow at various county properties. The idea was raised several months ago, as a cheaper alternative to upgrading the county’s equipment. Last week, the county commissioners opened bids from six companies interested in the lawn care work, but few of them submitted a price for snow removal.
Pulaski Council, Commissioners, Sheriff Discuss Moving Circuit Court to Justice Center
Discussion continues about moving Pulaski Circuit Court out of the County Courthouse and into the Justice Center. The move is seen as a cheaper alternative to installing and staffing a security checkpoint in the courthouse.
Pulaski County Commissioners Choose Construction Contractor for Courthouse Elevator Replacement
The Pulaski County Courthouse elevator is another step closer to getting replaced. On Monday, the county commissioners chose TL Kincaid Contracting to build the new elevator for $489,000.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners are once again expected to try opening bids for lawn care and snow removal at some county properties, during tonight’s meeting.
Pulaski County Courthouse Elevator Construction Bids Opened, Legal Settlement Considered
The Pulaski County Courthouse elevator is a step closer to getting replaced. Bids from three construction companies were opened during last week’s county commissioners meeting. They ranged from $489,000 to over $594,000. The bids will now be reviewed by Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston, County Attorney Kevin Tankersley, and representatives from Keystone Architecture, before the commissioners make a decision.
Pualski County Maintenance Supervisor Seeks More Money for Part-Time Help, Building Repair
2018 may have just started, but some Pulaski County officials are already preparing for shortfalls in this year’s budgets. Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston told the county council last week there isn’t enough money for part-time help. “I guess the numbers were taken off of last year, when I only had two part-time people, and I’ve got four,” he said. “So I’ve only got enough for two of my part-time people. In order to pay them the rest of this year, that additional is $42,360.”
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 Courthouse Elevator Construction Pushed Back to March
The replacement of the elevator at the Pulaski County Courthouse has been delayed slightly. “Because we got no bids on the elevator project, we had to push the date back for construction,” Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston told the county council and commissioners Monday. “With pushing it back to March, we were able to get three interested parties.”
Pulaski County Council to Consider Potential Metal Fab Tax Abatement, Vocational Training Funding
The possibility of a tax abatement for Metal Fab Engineering will be considered by the Pulaski County Council tonight. Council members will decide whether to confirm the business’s designation as an economic recovery area. That would allow the company to request a tax abatement. Members of the public will have a chance to weigh in tonight, before a decision is made.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Open Bids for Bridge Work on 700 North
The Pulaski County Commissioners will open bridge rehabilitation bids when they meet this morning. The bridge on County Road 700 North over Bogus Run is scheduled to get an upgrade next year, with money from last year’s round of Community Crossings grants.
Courthouse Elevator Plans Presented to Pulaski County Commissioners
Plans for a new elevator at the Pulaski County Courthouse were presented to the county commissioners this week. Cameron Chambers with Keystone Architecture explained that it will be in the same general location as the current one, but it will be a little bigger.”On the first floor, you’ll enter it coming in off that main hallway, with one door, and when you go upstairs, you’ll have the same door right above it,” he explained. “We’ll actually end up creating a storage closet there, so when you come up the stairs from the ground to the main floor, you’ll now be forced to go left because right will be enclosed by this elevator.”
Similarly, the new elevator will block the hallway on the top floor of the courthouse. To provide access to rooms on either side, the elevator will have two doors on that level. Continue reading
Pulaski County Facing Tech Support Challenges, Following Problems with Jail Water Control System
The Pulaski County Justice Center’s technology issues continue. This time, the problem is the computer system that controls the water at the jail. While the water itself is working, the technology that allows jail staff to remotely shut off specific plumbing fixtures like toilets and showers is down.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Discuss Outsourcing of Lawn Mowing, Snow Removal
The Pulaski County Commissioners will continue discussing whether to contract out lawn mowing and snow removal at some county properties.
Pulaski Superior Court Makes Second Attempt at Funding Requests, After Money Fails to Arrive
The Pulaski County Council is revisiting a couple Superior Court funding requests. According to Judge Crystal Brucker Kocher, a budget transfer was requested back in March and an additional appropriation was requested in April, before she officially took over the position. But for some reason, those funds were never moved.
Architects Moving Ahead with Plans for New Pulaski County Courthouse Elevator
Plans to replace the elevator at the Pulaski County Courthouse are moving ahead according to schedule. During last week’s county commissioners meeting, Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston said he got an update from Keystone Architecture. Continue reading
