01/05/26 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026

(UNOFFICIAL)

Board members present: Byrnes, Keatley, and Clark. All members voting “AYE” unless noted.

 

Meeting called to order by Supervisor Clark, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

26.019-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve today’s agenda and minutes from January 2, 2026. Motion Carried.

 

The following people were present at various times throughout the meeting in person or via Zoom: Joseph Moses – Standard newspaper, Denise Beyer – Auditor and Clerk to Supervisors, Mike Hohenbrink – Postville Herald, Deana Hageman – RSVP, Clark Mellick.

 

Public Comment: Deana Hageman presented Northeast Iowa Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) information and asked Supervisors to consider a contribution to RSVP in the FY27 budget.

 

Notification of electronically filed Manure Management Plan update for Saffron LLC.

 

26.020-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to accept and place on file quarterly report for Planning & Zoning. Motion carried.

 

Sheriff Mellick notified Supervisors of resignation of dispatcher/jailer, Christopher Brink.

Mellick requested to postpone hiring a dispatcher/corrections officer to next week.

 

Department Head updates: Sheriff Mellick gave update on the fire pump building and other department updates. Auditor Beyer gave valuations update and reminded Supervisors of first budget work session on Wednesday.

 

26.021-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to adjourn. Motion carried.

 

ATTEST:

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Tom Clark, Chairperson                                          Denise Beyer, Auditor