Joe Joslin was sworn in Monday night as the newest member of the Jewell City Council at this week’s meeting.Joslin submitted his application for the council position due to the recent resignation of Loyal Winborn. Joslin will serve on the Jewell City Council through the end of 2029.
Christie Williams on behalf of the Jewell SHAPE pool committee presented information to the council that they were close to submitting a grant application and wanted confirmation that it was fine to use the city’s tax identification number to submit the grant for the pool project. The Jewell city clerk will confirm with Darcy Swon from the Enhanced Hamilton County to confirm the proper protocol.
Jewell Public Works Director Terry Anderson informed the council that he continues to scale back the amount of chlorine in the system. Anderson recommends flushing pipes and water heaters to improve the quality of water in the residential homes of Jewell.
In other matters, the Jewell City Council met with Kelly Feaker, Jackie Reiter and Missy Bell were present on behalf of the Jewell JADE organization. Reiter informed the council that Jewell is no longer a Main Street Community member. In addition, they have a desire to serve the whole community of Jewell. Reiter discussed the possibility of a JADE grant program. JADE is requesting $3,000 from the City of Jewell.
The date of Saturday,May 9th will be the spring clean-up day for Jewell residents while Saturday,May 2nd will be the spring garage sale day in Jewell.
The property tax portion of the 2026-27 budget was discussed. The general fund levied property tax portion, as well as levied amounts for employee benefits, FICA and IPERS, liability, property and self-insurance cost and the debt service were all discussed at length. The Jewell City Council passed a motion submitting the levied amounts to the county for the required mailing notice on March 5th prior to the property tax hearing on Monday,March 23rd.