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Jasper County supervisors approve FY2027 PPME pay plan, $84,884 traffic paint purchase and set multiple public hearings
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Summary
At its April 14 meeting the Jasper County Board of Supervisors approved the FY2027 PPME pay plans, authorized an $84,884 purchase of traffic paint, approved an inter-county MOU for judicial mental health advocates, set public hearings on the FY2026–27 budget and changes to Ordinance 51A, and appointed Randy Freese to the West Malaka Benefited Fire District.
The Jasper County Board of Supervisors on April 14 approved a slate of routine items including the FY2027 PPME pay plans, an $84,884 purchase of traffic paint, an inter‑county memorandum of understanding for judicial mental health advocates with Polk County, and multiple public hearings on budget and fee changes.
The board voted unanimously on a series of motions moved by Supervisor Talsma and seconded by Supervisor Cupples. The actions included approval of the PPME pay plans for FY2027; acceptance of the Sheriff’s and Recorder’s quarterly reports for January 1–March 31, 2026; and approval of minutes from a March 24 special meeting and the April 7 regular meeting.
Votes at a glance - Motion: Approve PPME pay plans for FY2027. Mover: Supervisor Talsma; Second: Supervisor Cupples. Vote: Nearmyer, Talsma, Cupples — Yea. Outcome: approved. - Motion: Approve quote from Diamond Vogel for traffic paint for $84,884.00. Mover: Supervisor Talsma; Second: Supervisor Cupples. Vote: Nearmyer, Talsma, Cupples — Yea. Outcome: approved. - Motion: Approve FY2027 Memorandum of Understanding for Judicial Mental Health Advocates between Jasper County and Polk County. Mover: Supervisor Talsma; Second: Supervisor Cupples. Vote: Nearmyer, Talsma, Cupples — Yea. Outcome: approved. - Motion: Set public hearing for the FY2026–2027 budget for April 28, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Mover: Supervisor Talsma; Second: Supervisor Cupples. Vote: Nearmyer, Talsma, Cupples — Yea. Outcome: approved. - Motion: Set public hearings on changes to Ordinance 51A (fees related to Medical Examiner services and transportation of human remains seeking reimbursement) for April 28, May 5 and May 12, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Mover: Supervisor Talsma; Second: Supervisor Cupples. Vote: Nearmyer, Talsma, Cupples — Yea. Outcome: approved. - Motion: Approve the Sheriff’s Quarterly Report (Jan. 1–Mar. 31, 2026). Mover: Supervisor Talsma; Second: Supervisor Cupples. Vote: Nearmyer, Talsma, Cupples — Yea. Outcome: approved. - Motion: Approve the Recorder’s Quarterly Report (Jan. 1–Mar. 31, 2026). Mover: Supervisor Cupples; Second: Supervisor Talsma. Vote: Nearmyer, Talsma, Cupples — Yea. Outcome: approved. - Motion: Approve Proposed Property Tax Levy Public Hearing special meeting minutes from March 24, 2026. Mover: Supervisor Talsma; Second: Supervisor Cupples. Vote: Nearmyer, Talsma, Cupples — Yea. Outcome: approved. - Motion: Approve Board of Supervisors minutes from April 7, 2026. Mover: Supervisor Talsma; Second: Supervisor Cupples. Vote: Nearmyer, Talsma, Cupples — Yea. Outcome: approved. - Motion: Appoint Randy Freese to the West Malaka Benefited Fire District through June 30, 2026. Mover: Supervisor Talsma; Second: Supervisor Cupples. Vote: Nearmyer, Talsma, Cupples — Yea. Outcome: approved. - Motion: Adjourn the regular meeting and enter the work session. Mover: Supervisor Cupples; Second: Supervisor Talsma. Vote: Nearmyer, Talsma, Cupples — Yea. Outcome: approved. - Motion: Adjourn the April 14, 2026 meeting of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors. Mover: Supervisor Talsma; Second: Supervisor Cupples. Vote: Nearmyer, Talsma, Cupples — Yea. Outcome: approved.
During an open session portion the board conducted an employee evaluation with Adam Sparks, the county Maintenance Director. Board comments said Sparks "communicates well both with his staff and other departments," is fiscally conservative and resourceful, and that he requested more guidance from the board when needed.
In the work session the board discussed OSHA-required training and fire and tornado drills; Dennis Simon will compile a list of required training and coordinate with the county Emergency Management Agency for drills and scheduling.
The meeting adjourned with minutes signed by Auditor Jenna Jennings and Chairman Thad Nearmyer. The board will hold the public hearing on the FY2026–27 budget on April 28, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors room.