01/12/26 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 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.

26.022-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve today’s agenda and minutes from January 5 & 7, 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, Nicki Smedsrud, Paul Berland, Carmen Golay, Carson Eggland, Ellie Shelton, Brittany McIntyre, Kylie Fenton, Abby Doffing, Leah Hemesath, Brian Ridenour, Corey Snitker.

 

Public Comment: None

 

Paul Berland with Resource Conservation & Development gave RC&D update and FY27 budget request and also Upper Iowa River monitoring update and FY27 budget request.

 

Treasurer Nicki Smedsrud presented Treasurer’s semi-annual report.

26.023-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve Treasurer’s semi-annual report as presented. Motion carried.

 

26.024-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to accept and place on file the quarterly report for Recorder. Motion carried.

 

26.025-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to appoint Marcia Rush to Pioneer Cemetery Association and appoint members of the Compensation Commission as follows: Ag Property Owners: Tom Weighner, Daryl Schultz, Dennis Nebendahl, Jeff Lange and Jeff Mitchell; Licensed Real Estate Salesperson(s)/Broker(s): Jack Sweeney and Stacie Cooper; City Property Owners: Brian Houlihan, Dennis Blocker and Teresa Severson; Bankers/Auctioneers: Jim Kerndt, Brian Mahoney, Paul Whalen and Jeff Sweeney. Motion carried.

 

Ellie Shelton presented information regarding the Helping Services mentoring program and read a proclamation for National Mentoring Month.

26.026-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve proclaiming January 2026 as National Mentoring Month in Allamakee County. Motion carried.

 

Carson Eggland presented about Helping Services programs and made FY27 budget request. Brittany McIntyre presented information related to domestic violence advocacy for survivors including an increase in housing requests.

 

Brian Ridenour presented contract and bond for Patterson Creek Bridge replacement project for $847,586.10.

26.027-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve contract and bond for Patterson Creek bridge replacement project in amount of $847,586,10. Motion carried.

 

26.028-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve the resolution authorizing the County Engineer to execute the contract and bond from Brennan Construction for the Patterson Creek bridge replacement project. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #26.028

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors, hereafter referred to as “the Board” believes that the Patterson Creek Bridge Replacement on Ellingson Bridge Drive hereafter referred to as “the project” is in the best interest of Allamakee County, Iowa, and the residents thereof.  The project is defined as Project Number

BROS-C003(70)–5F-03, Contract ID 03-C003-070; and

 

WHEREAS, the Board has sought appropriate professional guidance for the concept and planning for the project and followed the steps as required by the Code of Iowa for notifications, hearings, and bidding/letting; and

 

WHEREAS, The Board finds this resolution appropriate and necessary to protect, preserve, and improve the rights, privileges, property, peace, safety, health, welfare, comfort, and convenience of Allamakee County and its citizens, all as provided for in and permitted by section 331.301 of the Code of Iowa; and

 

IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by Board to accept the bid from Brennan Construction Co. in the amount of $847,586.10 and awards the associated contract(s) to the same;

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed.  If any part of this resolution is adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the resolution or action of The Board as a whole or any part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.  This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its approval as provided by law; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Allamakee County, Iowa, that after receiving the necessary contract documents, including but not limited to the contractor’s bond and certificate of insurance, Brian T. Ridenour, P.E., the County Engineer for Allamakee County, Iowa be and is hereby designated, authorized, and empowered on behalf of the Board of Supervisors of said County to execute the contracts and bonds in connection with the afore awarded construction project let through the DOT for this county.

 

Dated at Allamakee County, Iowa this 12th day of January, 2026.

 

Board of Supervisors of Allamakee County, Iowa

 

                                                                       

Tom Clark, Chairperson

 

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Dan Byrnes, Member                                                                          ATTEST:

 

____________________________________                                                BY                                                       

Dennis Keatley, Member                                                                                County Auditor

 

Ridenour recommended a new hire.

26.029-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve hiring Joseph Howard starting January 20, 2026 at starting wage of $24.17/hour. Motion carried.

 

26.030-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to move consideration of hiring dispatcher/corrections office to after Department Head updates. Motion carried.

 

Department Head updates: Corey Snitker gave update to Hazard Mitigation Plan grant; trainings, budget and department updates. Engineer Ridenour gave hiring update for openings in his department; upcoming 6-county meeting; and other department updates; Health Insurance committee meeting update; upcoming meetings with employees to explain incentive programs related to health insurance; notified Supervisors of a letter received regarding opening the Secondary Roads union contract to discuss wages; equipment repairs. Auditor Beyer gave department update.

 

No action taken on sheriff hiring item.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

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Tom Clark, Chairperson                                          Denise Beyer, Auditor

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