Pulaski County residents have a chance to weigh in on a proposed small business relief program during this morning’s county commissioners meeting. A public hearing will be held on the county’s application for $250,000 from the state’s COVID-19 Response Program. If approved, that money would then be used to provide grants to Pulaski County businesses, similar to a program that recently took place in the City of Knox.
Continue readingPulaski County Awarded Grant Funding to Launch Family Treatment Court
Pulaski County’s family treatment court is set to launch this fall. Circuit Court Judge Mary Welker recently told the county commissioners that the county has gotten $89,500 in grant funding from the Indiana Office of Court Services.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Choose JCI Bridge Group for 400 East Bridge Replacement
The Pulaski County Commissioners have chosen a construction contractor for an upcoming bridge replacement. Last week, the commissioners chose JCI Bridge Group to replace the bridge on County Road 400 East over Mill Creek. JCI’s bid was the lowest of the four that the county received, at just over $561,000.
Continue readingNew COVID-19 Protocols Adopted for Pulaski County Employees
Pulaski County government employees now have some updated COVID-19 protocols to follow. The county council and commissioners adopted the new policies during an emergency joint session Monday.
Continue readingPulaski Council, Commissioners to Consider Requiring Employees to Wear Masks
Pulaski County government employees could soon be required to wear face masks at work. The county council and commissioners will discuss COVID-19 protocol for employees during an emergency joint session tonight.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Vote to Stay with Current Health Insurance despite Cost Increase
Pulaski County government employees will keep their current health insurance coverage, even though it will cost the county another $210,000 over the next year. Cigna raised the cost by almost 20 percent, following a sharp increase in claims.
Continue readingPulaski County EMS to Resume Bill Collections August 1
Those owing money to Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services have a few more weeks before collection efforts resume.
Continue readingPulaski County Moving Ahead with Financial Impact Analysis for Proposed Solar Farm
Pulaski County is looking to see just how much revenue it stands to gain from a proposed solar farm development. The county commissioners agreed Monday to hire accounting firm Baker Tilly to conduct a financial impact analysis, at the recommendation of Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Consider Building Fee Adjustments, Health Insurance, Bridge Bid
An adjustment to Pulaski County’s building department fees will be discussed by the county commissioners tonight. Building Inspector and Plan Administrator Doug Hoover is expected to present a recommendation from the advisory plan commission. Meanwhile, a plan to once again go after unpaid EMS bills will be discussed by EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo.
Continue readingPulaski County Leaders Look for Public Input on Grant Application to Help Small Businesses
Pulaski County government leaders are seeking to apply for a State CDBG COVID-19 Response program grant in the amount of $250,000.
Continue readingPulaski Courts Seeking Grant Funding for Veterans Court, Pretrial Release, Addiction Counseling Programs
Pulaski County’s court system is seeking almost $200,000 in grant funding to continue its programs. The county commissioners recently agreed to sign letters of support for applications for 1006 grants from the Indiana Department of Correction.
Continue readingPulaski County Facing $210,000 Increase in Health Insurance Costs
Pulaski County’s annual health insurance bill could be going up by more than $200,000, following a sharp increase in claims. Steve Gregory with Shepherd Insurance told the county commissioners last week that the plan hasn’t been running well. Cigna initially wanted to raise the cost by almost 44 percent but they negotiated it down to less than 20 percent.
Continue readingBids for Pulaski County Road 400 East Bridge Replacement Higher than Expected
An upcoming Pulaski County bridge replacement project may cost a bit more than officials had hoped. The county commissioners Monday opened four construction bids for the bridge on County Road 400 East over Mill Creek. They ranged from just over $561,000 to more than $817,000. JCI Bridge Group was the apparent low bidder.
Continue readingCrime Back Up in Pulaski County Following COVID-19-Related Dip
Lately you may have noticed an increase in crime news, as indeed it seems that after a drop due to COVID-19, crime is heading back up in Pulaski County, . Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners Monday that calls were down by about 75 percent during the coronavirus shutdown.
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff’s Office Enforcing New Stop Signs on U.S. 421
It’s taking drivers a while to get used to the new stop signs at U.S. 421 and State Road 14. The intersection became a four-way stop a couple weeks ago, following a number of serious crashes.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Consider Health Insurance, Copier Lease Options Today
The Pulaski County Commissioners will consider health insurance and copier lease options this morning. The commissioners will be asked to approve a contract with Cardinal Copier Solutions. The company got a favorable recommendation from the county council last week, after it said it could save the county $30,000 a year.
Continue readingPulaski County Fair Organizers Working to Recognize 4-H Members during Scaled-Back Event
Recognizing Pulaski County’s 4-H members while also avoiding a spike in COVID-19 cases is the goal of this year’s scaled-back Pulaski County Fair. Last month, organizers announced that livestock shows and some other competitions were still expected to take place, but they’d be closed to the public.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials Presented with Options to Address Budget Shortfall
Pulaski County could expect an annual budget shortfall of $2.3 to $2.5 million by 2022. Jason Semler with accounting firm Baker Tilly gave a financial update to the county council and commissioners Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Cash Flow Analysis to Be Presented Tonight
The Pulaski County Council and Commissioners will get an update on the county’s finances tonight. Accounting firm Baker Tilly has been analyzing the county’s cash flow, as the county prepares to finance a courthouse renovation and justice center expansion.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Finalize Contract with Architect for Courthouse Renovation
The Pulaski County Commissioners have officially hired an architect for the courthouse renovation and justice center expansion. On Monday, the commissioners finalized a contract with Rowland Design. That’s the same firm the county used for the preliminary plans. Rowland’s fee will be 9.5 percent of the total project cost with $5,000 due up-front.
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