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Madison County Supervisors approve paramedic hires, wage increase, meeting‑rule changes and multiple licenses
Summary
The Madison County Board of Supervisors approved two part‑time paramedic hires and a longevity wage increase, adopted new meeting rules for 2025, and approved several license renewals and small‑scale land plats during a regularly scheduled meeting.
The Madison County Board of Supervisors approved a slate of personnel and administrative actions and set several upcoming budget work sessions at its meeting.
In voice votes the board approved EMS resolutions hiring Jay Rommel and another part‑time paramedic (Allison) effective March 15, 2025, and authorized a longevity wage adjustment for Jason Black effective the same date. The board also approved an application for Earlham’s commercial district nomination to the National Register of Historic Places and adopted amended meeting rules that move the second monthly meeting to evenings and make related procedural changes for 2025.
Supervisor Diane Fitch, who moved several items and acknowledged staff work on the historic‑district nomination, thanked Colleen Peterson ‘‘for a really hard move’’ on the application. The board approved an adopt‑a‑highway renewal for the Jefferson Lee Jade’s 4‑H Club and granted or amended liquor‑license permits, including an annual renewal for Howell Greenhouse & Floral and a corrected effective date for a Winterset Siree license.
Votes at a glance - EMS resolution approving Jay Rommel, part‑time paramedic, effective March 15, 2025 — approved (voice vote). - EMS resolution approving Allison, part‑time paramedic, effective March 15, 2025 — approved (voice vote). - Wage adjustment (longevity) for Jason Black, effective March 15 — approved (voice vote). - Nomination/Grant: Earlham commercial district nomination to the National Register of Historic Places — approved (voice vote). - Meeting rules/procedure changes for 2025 (move second monthly meeting to evening) — approved (voice vote). - Adopt‑a‑highway renewal (Jefferson Lee Jade’s 4‑H Club) — approved (voice vote). - Approval of Peterson Estate Subdivision and Nemmers three‑lot replat — both approved (voice votes); see related article on subdivisions. - Liquor/wine license renewals and amendments (Howell Greenhouse & Floral; Winterset Siree; Speckled Pemps Farms new license effective May 14) — approved (voice votes).
The board also scheduled budget work sessions to align with upcoming county deadlines and set additional meetings to finalize budget postings. The meeting adjourned after routine business and a facilities/ARPA update.
What’s next: The board set multiple budget workshop placeholders in late March and will post final budget materials per statutory posting deadlines.
