The depth of the contribution the late David Jasperse made to the city was recalled at the Hastings City Council meeting Monday when positions he left vacant with his passing were filled. Mayor Frank Campbell noted how many boards Jasperse worked on, with four appointments “scattered among” other people to continue his work.
The council voted 6-2 to install former Councilman Bill Cusack in the 4th Ward seat. Cusack said Jasperse was, "a great friend and it would be a high honor to be able to finish out his term.” Already on the planning commission, Cusack will be the council representative on the commission. He took the seat after being sworn in by Clerk Tom Emery.
Jordan Brehm, IT/compliance coordinator at Thornapple Credit Union, also applied. Brehm served on the Zoning Board of Appeals before being appointed to the Planning Commission.
Other positions filled were Jacquie McLean to the City Planning Commission, Al Jarvis to the Joint Planning Commission and Alan Klein to the Joint Planning Alliance.
Cusack will hold the seat for the remainder of Jasperse’s term until Dec. 31, 2018 and said he would run for the seat after that. The rest of the appointments end Dec. 31, 2016.
