The Jasper County Board held its regular monthly meeting on October [insert date] in Newton. Key highlights include:
- Financial Approvals: The Board approved the September monthly bills totaling $270,960.
- Budget Review: The tentative Fiscal Year 2025 County Budget was approved, projecting expenses just under $4.65 million. This budget will be on public display until the final approval at the November meeting.
- New Appointment: Lori Guerrattaz was officially appointed as the Jasper County Ambulance Service Manager.
- Insurance Renewal: The Board approved the 2025 Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust/SRM Insurance Renewal as presented.
- ADA Improvements: Preliminary engineering design and bid preparation for the Jasper County Office Building ADA improvements was approved for $11,000.
- Flag Design Contest: Entries are now being accepted for the Jasper County Flag Design Contest. The deadline for submissions is November 15th.
- Open Burning Reminder: The public is reminded of the county’s ordinance on open burning, which prohibits it during extremely dry and windy conditions.
- Early Voting: Early voting continues at the County Clerk’s Office until November 4th. Election Day is November 5th, with polls open from 6 AM to 7 PM.
The next meeting is scheduled for November 21st.