Town manager Brad Zellers and the council discussed the list of annual appointments. The following appointments were made:

  • Town Manager - Bradley Zellers
  • Town Attorney - Justin Schramm
  • Town Marshal - Mike Buchanan
  • Electric Superintendent - Doug Shorter
  • Water & Street Superintendent - Jeremy Beckner
  • Wastewater Superintendent - Barry Day
  • Board of Finance - TomMurray
  • Board of Finance vice president - AlvinParish
  • Park Manager - Dave DeLorenzo
  • Board of Zoning Appeals: Robert Klitzman and David Sparks have agreed to remain on the Board of Zoning Appeals for another four years.
  • Winamac Plan Commission: Larry Weaver will fill the position of Town Council appointee. There is one Democrat opening needing to be filled.
  • Winamac Parks and Recreation Board for four-year-term: John Chapman's term is up in 2021.Renee Calabrese was approved to succeed him.
  • The Tree Committee remains the same.
  • Airport Board: remains the same.
  • Winamac Economic Development Commission: remains the same.
  • KIRPC: John Simmermaker agreed to remain on the KIRPC board.
  • Community Development Commission of Pulaski: remains the same.
  • Winamac Wellness Center: Judy Heater was appointed to serve.
  • Northwest Indiana Solid Waste District: Alvin Parish was appointed to serve as the town representative
  • ABC Board: Tim Murray agreed to reappointment to the ABC Board
  • Star City Sewer District: remains the same.
  • Galbreath Friendly Charities (GFC): Tom Murray

In other business, water and street department supervisor Jeremy Beckner reported his staff have been working on brush and Christmas tree pick up, along with changing meters, salting roads, and performing maintenance. He also mentioned working with IDEM on permitting for the filter project. 

The other department superintendents were not in attendance at the meeting due to Covid-19 restrictions. Zellers reported for the wastewater and electric department superintendents. The statistical report for the police department was provided to the council.

Zellers reported that he is advertising for bids to tear down of the Freeman Property.. Discussion followed. 

The council’s regular meeting for February will be the 15th instead of Feb. 8.. 

 

Clerk-Treasurer's report:

  • A list of investments was presented to the council. The investments are held at Lake City Bank. 
  • Surety bond for the clerk-treasurer has been recorded with the Pulaski County Recorder's Office. Surety bonds for town manager, first deputy, second deputy and park manager have not yet been received. 
  • Nepotism and Conflict of Interest forms have been provided to the council for execution and returned to the clerk-treasurer. 
  • A Water and Wastewater Adjustment in the amount of $203.13 was presented for approval. It was accepted unanimously by the council. 
  • Following discussion, the council voted to approve Resolution No. 1 of 2021: an emergency ordinance providing for the transfer of appropriations for the town for the 2021 year, pursuant to IC 6-1.1-18-6.. 

In old business, council president Murray shared information on a well that needs to be checked into being abandoned. 

There was no new business before the council. 

  
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Local News Briefs

Spring property taxes due Monday, May 12

Pulaski County taxpayers are reminded by the Pulaski County Treasurer's Office that the spring installment of property taxes are due Monday, May 12.

The taxes may be paid at the County Building (Rm. 307) or County Highway Garage in Winamac, or at several banks around the county.

Yakym district staff to hold local mobile office hours May 7 in Medaryville

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) has announced that his staff will hold mobile office hours in Pulaski County May 7, in Medaryville.

Yakym’s mobile office will visit throughout Indiana's Second District in May to assist constituents with casework questions.

Stop signs to be added to two county intersections

The Pulaski County Highway Department will add stop signs Monday (April 28) to two county road intersections – one in southeast Rich Grove Township, and the second in northwest Monroe Township.

The new stop signs were approved April 14 in an ordinance adopted by the county commissioners.

PMH seeks community input identifying health needs of local communities

Survey deadline May 17

WINAMAC - Pulaski Memorial Hospital has announced the launch of its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, a comprehensive initiative aimed at identifying and addressing the most pressing health needs of our local communities.

“Community feedback is essential” said Hospital CEO Steve Jarosinski. ”PMH will be gathering input from residents, local organizations, community leaders, and even other area healthcare professionals to better understand the health challenges and opportunities across the region.”

PCPL lists programs, activities for April

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for April. They include a celebration of National Library Week, a kids’ caring for the environment program, a Ladybug Welcome Sign craft, and an Earth Day craft.

For more information on any program, call the library at 574-946-3432 or visit the library’s website at www.pulaskicounty.lib.in.us.

  

Indiana News

Indiana State Parks offer free admission May 4 for ‘Welcome Weekend’

INDIANAPOLIS - Celebrate the start of the outdoor recreation season with free admission to all Indiana State Parks properties Sunday, May 4, the second day of “Welcome Weekend” and the opening day of Visit Indiana Week.

Find an Indiana State Parks property and what’s new there at on.IN.gov/stateparks. If you’ve never visited, on.IN.gov/dnr-welcome offers helpful tips. 

Pulaski County March unemployment rate drops to 3.1%

Pulaski County's unemployment rate dropped to 3.1 percent in March, down from 4.3 percent in February, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Monday, (April 21). The rate was 3.7 percent a year ago.

The county had 6,586 employed persons in a labor force of 6,795 in March. In February those numbers were 6,533 of 6,830. A year ago the numbers were 6,302 of 6.546. 

Braun signs package of executive orders to ‘Make Indiana Healthy Again’

INDIANAPOLIS (April 15) – Gov. Mike Braun Tuesday signed a landmark package of executive orders with initiatives to improve Indiana’s health and well-being.

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz were in attendance to support Indiana’s initiative. Indiana now joins a number of states that have embraced, through legislation or executive orders, Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement.

Indiana Health News

Measles cases climb to 800 nationwide; 8 in Indiana

Also: respiratory illness updates

INDIANAPOLIS (April 21) — The Indiana Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of measles and working with local health officials to help stop the spread of infection. The current reported cases are connected to each other but at this time there are no known links to outbreaks in other states.

Eight cases have been reported in the Indiana, all in Allen County.

  

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Economic Summit addresses county's financial health, state budget

'Making a place where we choose to live'
With a major restoration of the county courthouse nearing completion and a host of additional business and community projects under development, the mood was upbeat at the annual Pulaski County Economic Development Summit Tuesday (April 29). The event is hosted by the Pulaski County Community Development Commission.

CDC executive director Nathan Origer gave updates on projects and county economics, while keynote speaker Stephanie Wells, president of the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute, reviewed legislation from this year's session of the Indiana General Assembly.

Chamber presents Don, Lynn Darda with 2025 Halleck Award

The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce presented the 2025 Halleck Community Service Award to Don and Lynn Darda of Winamac at its annual award banquet Thursday evening (April 24), at the Winamac VFW.

The Dardas are both retired teachers in the Winamac schools and have been enthusiastic volunteers in a variety of projects throughout the years. 

Pulaski Superior Court appears saved

INDIANAPOLIS (April 24) – Pulaski Superior Court and seven other rural courts have been spared from closure, following revisions made to HB1144 approved by both the state house and senate Thursday evening in the Indiana General Assembly.

The legislation is now pending the approval of Gov. Mike Braun.

Marlatt, Vanderkleed join IBA 40-Year Club

FRANCESVILLE - Alliance Bank has recently recognized Kimberly Marlatt and Lori Vanderkleed with membership into the 40-Year Club of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA).

The club recognizes banking professionals who have completed 40 years or more of service to the Indiana banking community. Inductees are given IBA keepsakes and letters of congratulations.

Community Foundation awards $15,000 in grants

The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC) has announced $15,000 has been awarded in grants to local nonprofits and community organizations.

The following projects and organizations have received funding:

  • $5,000 to Pulaski County Historical Society – “We’re Moving!”
  • $10,000 to Pulaski Memorial Hospital – for a Community Health Worker