Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 11 calls from January 30th to February 1st. A deputy responded to a report of a possible garage fire at a residence in Jackson, a domestic disturbance in Jackson, and assisted Lakefield Police Department with a domestic disturbance. Deputies took a report of online harassment involving lewd photographs, responded to a report of three males attempting to pass a counterfeit $50 and $100 bill at the Subway in Jackson and aided several vehicles with different issues, conducted several traffic stops and responded to a Hit & Run in Jackson. A full listing of all calls for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is available by clicking link below.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Report January 30th to February 1st
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At its regular meeting on January 26th, the Jeffers City Council welcomed visitor Kristi Meyeraan, who expressed interest in serving as city attorney. After discussion, the council unanimously approved Meyeraan’s appointment. Members also reviewed a building permit request for 207 W. Scott Street, determining that additional information was needed before approval. A Subordination Agreement for a city resident was approved, and it was noted that a computer board had been replaced at the city ponds. The board approved to pay the bills and accept the financial report.
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The Jackson County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday. Commissioners approved more than $1.2 million in county claims and disbursements across multiple departments. The board also reappointed Dustin Hunter as Jackson County Veterans Service Officer for another four-year term, approved several committee and library board appointments, finalized a payment to Midwest Contracting, and approved multiple service agreements and licenses. A special public meeting was scheduled for February 17th at the Jackson Library to take public comment on the proposed repeal of the state’s deer hunting shotgun zone. Commissioners later entered a closed session to discuss labor negotiation strategies and, upon returning to open session, approved a new labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services Local 233, covering supervisory staff through the end of 2027.
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The Windom City Council has tabled the first reading of an ordinance dealing with the disposition of real estate connected to WindomNet. During Tuesday’s council meeting, Mayor Hilary Mathis recommended postponing action on Ordinance No. 204, Second Series, citing the absence of Councilmember Dennis Esplan. Esplan serves on the ad hoc negotiations committee and as liaison to the Telecom Commission, and the mayor said his input would be important to the discussion and final vote. A motion was made and seconded to table the first reading of the ordinance until the next regular council meeting on February 17th. City Attorney Ron Schramel clarified that a motion to table is non-debatable and requires a simple majority vote. The council voted 3–1 in favor of tabling the item, with one council member voting against the motion. As a result, the first reading of the WindomNet real estate disposition ordinance will be taken up again at the February 17th meeting.