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Pleasant Township is one of 12 townships in Porter County.\u00a0 The boundaries would be the same as the boundaries for the Kouts School District. Kouts is the only town within our township.\u00a0 \u00a0We serve approximately 4,500 residents.\u00a0 It is the most Southeastern township in Porter County.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Pleasant Township Trustee is Karyl VanDyke<\/strong>.\u00a0 She was put into office in August of 2018 as an elected official.\u00a0 The Township board consists of three elected officers.\u00a0 Joshua M. Birky<\/strong> is the President of the board, Melissa Birky<\/strong> is the Secretary of the board, and Jeff Press<\/b>\u00a0is the at-large member of the board.\u00a0 Gretchen Evans<\/strong> is the Clerk for the Trustee.<\/p>\n As the chief financial officer of the township, the trustee pays and records all claims for the township expenses and salaries.\u00a0 The Trustee is responsible for keeping accurate records and following all the financial guidelines that are set out in the Indiana Code with the State Board of Accounts.\u00a0 The board approves an annual budget to be presented to the State of Indiana, Department of Local Government Finance.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Karyl VanDyke” position=”Trustee” image_url=”https:\/\/pleasanttownshiptrustee.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Karyl-VanDyke-Photo.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”0.2em” max_width=”300px” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_intensity_slide=”2%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”89%” max_width=”720px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”39c050c3-da9a-4015-aa35-0178e7a2d899″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Township provides fire protection through a contract with the Kouts Volunteer Fire Deparment, which includes all residents in the unincorporated area of Pleasant Township.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”39c050c3-da9a-4015-aa35-0178e7a2d899″ border_color_left=”#192754″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Township maintains both Graceland Cemetery (located on State Road Route 8, West of town) and Spencer Cemetery (located on the North side of Baums Bridge Rd and Route 8). [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”39c050c3-da9a-4015-aa35-0178e7a2d899″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Township provides assistance to those who are in an emergency situation through an extensive application process. This would include housing, utility bills, medical situations, and other necessities. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”39c050c3-da9a-4015-aa35-0178e7a2d899″ border_color_left=”#192754″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Township serves the residents who need food, through the Pantry, located in the back of St. Paul\u2019s Lutheran Church in Kouts. 507 Rose Street. The pantry is open the 4th Monday of every month from 1-3pm (Excluding holidays). If assistance is needed at another time, call 219-766-3216, and we will be happy to meet you at the pantry. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”39c050c3-da9a-4015-aa35-0178e7a2d899″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Township offers a recreational park on Sunset St, on the South West side of the town of Kouts. This park includes a wonderful swimming pool open to the public, a lighted softball field, a t-ball field, a baseball field, and soccer fields. 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My staff and I are proud to serve the residents of Pleasant Township. If you need assistance, or information, please explore our website.\u00a0 Or you may call or e-mail us with your questions.<\/p>\nFire Protection<\/h3>\n
Cemetery<\/h3>\n
Learn More<\/a><\/p>\nFinancial Assistance<\/h3>\n
Learn More<\/a><\/p>\nFood Pantry<\/h3>\n
Learn More<\/a><\/p>\nPark & Pool<\/h3>\n
Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n