02/02/26 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

 

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

26.051-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve today’s agenda and minutes from January 26, 2026. Motion Carried.

 

The following people were present at various times throughout the meeting in person or via Zoom: Joseph Moses – Waukon Standard, Denise Beyer – Auditor and Clerk to Supervisors, Mike Hohenbrink – Postville Herald, Michael Coyle, McLain Swauger, Jim Pladsen, Todd Blake, Brian Ridenour, Gary Boden.

 

Public Comment: Michael Coyle, Veterans Memorial Hospital CEO, shared information on Medicare Advantage impacts on Waukon and Allamakee County. Coyle recommends reaching out to SHIIP counselors at the hospital with questions.

 

Michael Coyle gave update on Postville clinic renovations; shared information on Senior Life Solutions (SLS) senior therapy and counseling program; promotion of Laura Baxter; new providers; other hospital updates. McLain Swauger, new EMS Manager, gave update on number of ambulance calls and other services. Coyle stated the goal of replacing one ambulance every 3 years and it takes about 24 months from order to delivery of new ambulance.

 

Chairman Clark gave notification of filing of electronically filed MMPs: Crossroads Dairy, Steve Weymiller, Manderfield Ag #1 and #2.

 

26.052-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to accept and place on file quarterly report for Sheriff’s office. Motion carried.

 

26.053-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve signing the Wellness Program agreement between ISAC and Allamakee County. Motion carried.

 

Discussion was held regarding the draft lease agreement between County and City of Waukon and the edits from the City Attorney. County Attorney Gericke agreed to all edits as they are all language edits, nothing regarding the terms. Auditor Beyer will print a new agreement with the edits included and present it for approval before adjournment.

 

Todd Blake with DOT was present to confirm the terms of the snow fence agreement before presenting the agreement for signature

26.054-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve a 15-year agreement with Iowa DOT for structural snow fence at the county farm with DOT responsible for seeding and mowing, with agreement subject to County Attorney review and review of cropland tenant contract and finalized at a future meeting. Motion carried.

 

Department Head updates: Engineer Ridenour gave project and department updates including a request from the union to open the collective bargaining agreement for wages. Auditor Beyer gave department updates including city office move to county office space this week; also informed Supervisors of Iowa State Association of Counties visiting Allamakee for their 99-county tour on March 26 at 8:30 am at the Driftless Center.

 

Auditor Beyer presented the updated lease.

26.055-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve signing the lease between Allamakee County and the City of Waukon. Motion carried.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

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Tom Clark, Chairperson                                          Denise Beyer, Auditor

 

 

BUDGET WORK SESSION

Following the Board meeting Supervisors Byrnes, Keatley and Clark and Auditor Beyer moved into a budget work session and met with department heads and others to discuss FY27 budget proposals. Also present were Jim Pladsen and Gary Boden. No action taken.

 

Attest:

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Tom Clark, Chairperson                                          Denise Beyer, Auditor

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