Olney, IL, USA / WSEI Freedom 92.9 FM | The Best Country in America Jan 15, 2021 8:43 AM (NEWTON) The Jasper County Board held its regular monthly meeting last night in Newton. The Board : approved the payment of all bills as presented : on an 11 to 1 vote, authorized ADG/Connor and Connor Engineers to proceed with the formal solicitation of bids to construct the county’s Law Enforcement Center. : agreed to place a “material tax” referendum on the April 6, 2021 election ballot with funds needed to help maintain Jasper County roads : agreed to extend the county’s Emergency Paid Sick Leave plan for county employees : approved the appointments of Mary Finley, Dr. Ryan Jennings, and Dr. Jillian Scherer to three year terms on the county’s Board of Health : noted work is continuing on the surveillance security system at the Courthouse : approved the annual donation to Jasper County Economic Development Inc. : approved the County Engineer’s salary : and reviewed various reports : the Jasper County Board’s next regular meeting is February 11, 2021.