Jasper County Government

14/08/2026

August 18, 2026
AMENDED
Councilman:
There will be a Regular Meeting of the Jasper County Council at 6:00 P.M., C.S.T., on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 910 S Sparling Ave, Rensselaer, Indiana.

AGENDA: Call to Order-Pledge of Allegiance
o Minutes
o Disclosure of New Related Party Interests
o Sheriff Pat Williamson & Chief Brandon Napier
o Coroner Andrew Boersma
o LIT Allocation Discussion
o Kankakee Township Park Bonnie Veden & Louie Ketchum
o Comprehensive Plan
o Wheatfield Volunteer Fire Department – Mark Ratliff
o Equipment
o Wheatfield EMS – Dave Duttlinger
o Equipment
Additional Appropriations
COUNTY GENERAL
Liability Insurance (1000.30110.00000.0005) $263,148.00
Capital Projects (1000.40002.00000.0068) $80,000.00
TOTAL COUNTY GENERAL FUND: $343,148.00

AWS CONSTRUCTION COM&PROF SERV
Consultants (1062.30036.00000.0000) $500,000.00
TOTAL AWS CONSTRUCTION COMP&PROF SERV FUND: $500,000.00

LIT – SPECIAL PURPOSE
Medical & Hospital (1114.30116.00000.0000) $100,000.00
TOTAL LIT – SPECIAL PURPOSE FUND: $100,000.00

LOCAL HEALTH MAINTENANCE TRUST
Other Supplies (1206.20071.00000.0000) $1,314.00
TOTAL LOCAL HEALTH MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND: $1,314.00

OPIOID UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
Capital Projects (1238.40002.00000.0000) $39,119.00
TOTAL OPIOID UNRESTRICTED FUND: $39,119.00

AWS/AMAZON/COMM ENHANCEMENT
Sheriff Support (4915.30272.00000.0000) $169,785.00
EMS Support (4915.30270.00000.00000) $340,255.00
Sheriff Support (4915.30272.00000.0000) $564,623.00
Sheriff Support (4915.30272.00000.0000) $39,680.00
Deputy-Traffic Control (4915.10034.00000.0000) $26,093.00
Deputy-Traffic Control (4915.10036.00000.0000) $29,864.00
Dispatcher (4915.10031.00000.0000) $23,958.00
Fire Support (4915.30271.00000.0000) $94,395.00
TOTAL AWS/AMAZON COMM ENHANCEMENT FUND: $1,288,653.00

DUNNS
EDA Projects (4912.40058.00000.0000) $51,291.00
TOTAL DUNNS FUND: $51,291.00
TRANSFER
COUNTY GENERAL
SWCD: Dues & Subscriptions to Education Film & Material $436.98

o Jasper County Historical Society
o Other Business
o Public Comment in person and via Zoom
o Opening of the 2027 Budget Workshops
o Adjournment

14/08/2026

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14/08/2026

Jasper County is inviting you to a scheduled
ZOOM meeting.

Topic: Jasper County Commissioners 8/17/2026
Time: 8:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) on Monday, August 17, 2026.

To Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 876 9521 0288
Passcode: 947437

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12/08/2026

Topic: Jasper County Council
Time: Aug 18, 2026 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 845 5642 3984
Passcode: 295917

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12/08/2026

August 18, 2026
Councilman:
There will be a Regular Meeting of the Jasper County Council at 6:00 P.M., C.S.T., on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 910 S Sparling Ave, Rensselaer, Indiana.

AGENDA: Call to Order-Pledge of Allegiance
o Minutes
o Disclosure of New Related Party Interests
o Sheriff Pat Williamson & Chief Brandon Napier
o Coroner Andrew Boersma
o LIT Allocation Discussion
o Kankakee Township Park Bonnie Veden & Louie Ketchum
o Comprehensive Plan
o Wheatfield Volunteer Fire Department – Mark Ratliff
o Equipment
o Wheatfield EMS – Dave Duttlinger
o Equipment
Additional Appropriations
COUNTY GENERAL
Liability Insurance (1000.30110.00000.0005) $263,148.00
Capital Projects (1000.40002.00000.0068) $80,000.00
TOTAL COUNTY GENERAL FUND: $343,148.00

AWS CONSTRUCTION COM&PROF SERV
Consultants (1062.30036.00000.0000) $500,000.00
TOTAL AWS CONSTRUCTION COMP&PROF SERV FUND: $500,000.00

LIT – SPECIAL PURPOSE
Medical & Hospital (1114.30116.00000.0000) $100,000.00
TOTAL LIT – SPECIAL PURPOSE FUND: $100,000.00

LOCAL HEALTH MAINTENANCE TRUST
Other Supplies (1206.20071.00000.0000) $1,314.00
TOTAL LOCAL HEALTH MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND: $1,314.00

OPIOID UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
Capital Projects (1238.40002.00000.0000) $39,119.00
TOTAL OPIOID UNRESTRICTED FUND: $39,119.00

AWS/AMAZON/COMM ENHANCEMENT
Sheriff Support (4915.30272.00000.0000) $169,785.00
EMS Support (4915.30270.00000.00000) $340,255.00
Sheriff Support (4915.30272.00000.0000). $564,623.00
Sheriff Support (4915.30272.00000.0000). $39,680.00
Deputy-Traffic Control (4915.10034.00000.0000) $26,093.00
Deputy-Traffic Control (4915.10036.00000.0000) $29,864.00
Dispatcher (4915.10031.00000.0000). $23,958.00
Fire Support (4915.30271.00000.0000) $94,395.00
TOTAL AWS/AMAZON COMM ENHANCEMENT FUND: $1,288,653.00

DUNNS
EDA Projects (4912.40058.00000.0000) $51,291.00
TOTAL DUNNS FUND: $51,291.00
TRANSFER
COUNTY GENERAL
SWCD: Dues & Subscriptions to Education Film & Material $436.98

o Public Comment in person and via Zoom
o Opening of the 2027 Budget Workshops
o Adjournment

Topic: Jasper County Council
Time: Aug 18, 2026 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84556423984?pwd=wMYvsmhcNpy6cugXvvPnKoabCRg7s6.1

Meeting ID: 845 5642 3984
Passcode: 295917

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31/07/2026

AMENDED
August 3, 2026
Commissioners:
There will be a Regular Meeting of the Jasper County Commissioners at 8:30 A.M. C.S.T., on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 910 S Sparling Ave, Rensselaer, Indiana.
AGENDA:
o Call to Order-Pledge of Allegiance
o Minutes
o Claims / Payroll Claims
o Disclosure of New Related Party Interests
9:00A.M. Public Hearing – Proposed Extension of the Infrastructure Development Zone
o Sheriff Pat Williamson & Chief Brandon Napier
o Coroner Andrew Boersma
o TK Elevator Corporation
o Request for partnership to address rising fuel costs
o Clerk Kara Fishburn
o Vote Center Locations Certification
o Conference Request
o Jasper County Animal Control - Kyndra Hearod
o Replace Employee
o Authorization To Advertise For Bids For Jasper Co. Bridges 4, 68, and 261
o Peerless Midwest Jasper County Aquifer study results
o Wheatfield Volunteer Fire Department - Mark Ratliff
o Equipment Request
o Wheatfield Ambulance Service - Dave Duttlinger
o Equipment Request
o Jasper County Historical Society - Stephanie Johnson
o Pioneer Village
o Main Street Rensselaer Committee
o Courthouse Gazebo and Grounds Permit Application
o Kankakee Township Park - Bonnie Veden
o Funding Request
o Thomas Casey Zellers
o Courthouse Gazebo and Grounds Permit Application
o AWS Improvement Location Permit
o Other Business
o Public Comment in person and via Zoom
o Adjournment

31/07/2026

AMENDED
August 3, 2026
Commissioners:
There will be a Regular Meeting of the Jasper County Commissioners at 8:30 A.M. C.S.T., on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 910 S Sparling Ave, Rensselaer, Indiana.
AGENDA:
o Call to Order-Pledge of Allegiance
o Minutes
o Claims / Payroll Claims
o Disclosure of New Related Party Interests
9:00A.M. Public Hearing – Proposed Extension of the Infrastructure Development Zone
o Sheriff Pat Williamson & Chief Brandon Napier
o Coroner Andrew Boersma
o TK Elevator Corporation
o Request for partnership to address rising fuel costs
o Clerk Kara Fishburn
o Vote Center Locations Certification
o Conference Request
o Jasper County Animal Control - Kyndra Hearod
o Replace Employee
o Authorization To Advertise For Bids For Jasper Co. Bridges 4, 68, and 261
o Wheatfield Volunteer Fire Department - Mark Ratliff
o Equipment Request
o Wheatfield Ambulance Service - Dave Duttlinger
o Equipment Request
o Jasper County Historical Society - Stephanie Johnson
o Pioneer Village
o Main Street Rensselaer Committee
o Courthouse Gazebo and Grounds Permit Application
o Kankakee Township Park - Bonnie Veden
o Funding Request
o Thomas Casey Zellers
o Courthouse Gazebo and Grounds Permit Application
o AWS Improvement Location Permit
o Other Business
o Public Comment in person and via Zoom
o Adjournment

29/07/2026

Jasper County Clerk Kara Fishburn would like to inform the voters of Jasper County that absentee ballot applications for the November 3, 2026 General Election are now being accepted in the Jasper County Clerk’s Office.

Jasper County residents who are anticipating being out of town on Election Day or are unable to come to a Vote Center on Election Day may vote by absentee ballot in person or by mail.

You may request an absentee application online by going to www.indianavoters.com or by calling the Jasper County Clerk’s Office at 219-866-4929.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 is the first day that a voter may vote absentee in person for the General Election.

The deadline for an individual to register to vote or make changes to their voter registration is Monday, October 5, 2026.

29/07/2026

Jasper County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Jasper County Commissioners
Time: Aug 3, 2026 08:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86709445068?pwd=s4lVlRlf0xqJCq0mvFpjUxuBOGlYvE.1

Meeting ID: 867 0944 5068
Passcode: 189221

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29/07/2026

August 3, 2026
Commissioners:
There will be a Regular Meeting of the Jasper County Commissioners at 8:30 A.M. C.S.T., on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 910 S Sparling Ave, Rensselaer, Indiana.
AGENDA:
o Call to Order-Pledge of Allegiance
o Minutes
o Claims / Payroll Claims
o Disclosure of New Related Party Interests
9:00A.M. Public Hearing – Proposed Extension of the Infrastructure Development Zone
o Sheriff Pat Williamson & Chief Brandon Napier
o Coroner Andrew Boersma
o TK Elevator Corporation
o Request for partnership to address rising fuel costs
o Clerk Kara Fishburn
o Vote Center Locations Certification
o Conference Request
o Jasper County Animal Control - Kyndra Hearod
o Replace Employee
o Wheatfield Volunteer Fire Department - Mark Ratliff
o Equipment Request
o Wheatfield Ambulance Service - Dave Duttlinger
o Equipment Request
o Jasper County Historical Society - Stephanie Johnson
o Pioneer Village
o Main Street Rensselaer Committee
o Courthouse Gazebo and Grounds Permit Application
o Kankakee Township Park - Bonnie Veden
o Funding Request
o AWS Improvement Land Permit
o Other Business
o Public Comment in person and via Zoom
o Adjournment

Jasper County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Jasper County Commissioners
Time: Aug 3, 2026 08:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86709445068?pwd=s4lVlRlf0xqJCq0mvFpjUxuBOGlYvE.1

Meeting ID: 867 0944 5068
Passcode: 189221

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