02/24/25 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025

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

 

Meeting called to order Byrnes, followed by Pledge of Allegiance.

25.063-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from February 17, 2025. 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/Clerk to Supervisors, Val Reinke, Destiny Kapler – Postville Herald, Chris Troendle, Jason Howes, Nicki Smedsrud, Karen Mathis, Clark Mellick, Brian Ridenour, Corey Snitker, Jane Regan, Chris Fee.

 

Public Comment: Val Reinke updated on conferences and upcoming events; provided information about the Allamakee Lead Certificate program.

 

25.064-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to set public hearing for Solar Utility Ordinance on March 10, 2025 at 9:10 a.m. Motion carried.

 

25.065-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Lloyd C. Johanningmeier, Jr. Roll call: Clark-aye; Byrnes-aye; Keatley-aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #25.065

25.066-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve the 2024 Weed Commissioner report. Motion carried.

 

Supervisors discussed a 3-year vs. 1-year commitment of a $12,500 contribution to NE Iowa Housing Trust Fund.

25.067-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to sign a 1-year commitment of contribution of $12,500 to NE Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund. Motion carried.

 

Jason Howes explained the information that is being requested on the Mental Health Disability Services Region Data Release form.

25.068-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve signing the County and MHDS Region Data Release form. Motion carried.

 

Engineer Ridenour requested a letting date for gravel road rock and plan approval for concrete low water crossing.

25.069-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to set letting date of March 17, 2025 at 10:00am for gravel road rock on Secondary Roads. Motion carried.

 

25.070-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to set letting date of March 24 at 10:00am and approve plans for a concrete low water crossing on River View Road. Motion carried.

 

Ridenour explained funding agreement to replace bridge on Ellingson Bridge Drive over Patterson Creek.

25.071-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve IDOT Funding agreement for $700,000 bridge replacement project on Ellingson Bridge Drive over Patterson Creek. Motion carried.

 

Ridenour explained 28E agreement between IDOT and counties for bundled bridge project and resolution for letter of support for the grant for Volney Bridge project.

25.072-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve 28E Cooperative Agreement between IDOT and various Counties & Cities for a CHBP Grant for the Volney Bridge replacement. Motion carried.

 

25.073-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve resolution for a letter of support for the CHBP Grant for the Volney Bridge replacement. Roll Call: Clark-aye; Byrnes-aye; Keatley-aye. Motion carried.

Resolution No. 25.073

Jon Luchsinger presented door access controller quotes. Wire Pro $13,152.66 no annual fees; Five Star Telecom 1-year, 5-year and 10-year license quotes and key fob quote – 1-year license $11,042.20; 5-year $13,607.20 and 10-year license $17,027.20; recommended new key fobs at $835.44; Custom Alarm $16,047.79. Experience of the companies and quality of the systems, end of life and support were discussed.

25.074-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to accept the bid from Five-Star Telecom for 10-year license at $17,027.20 and $835.44 for key fobs. Motion carried.

 

Luchsinger presented the MOU for Crowdstrike.

25.075-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve signing the MOU for Crowdstrike. Motion carried.

 

Jane Regan presented the Compensation Board’s FY26 Elected Official salary recommendation from their meeting on December 10, 2024. The Compensation Board recognizes Allamakee County has knowledgeable elected officials. This year and going forward the Compensation Board must show the positions and salaries that they have compared to arrive at their recommendation. For 26 the Compensation Board recommends 5% increase for Sheriff and 4% increase for all other elected officials and a $2,000 stipend for Supervisor Chairperson.

 

Department Head updates: Corey Snitker updated on meetings and workshops and his FY26 budget hearing. Treasurer Smedsrud gave a department update and will be running a reminder of tax payment deadlines. Recorder Mathis updated on upcoming boat renewals and legislative update on SF371. Sheriff Mellick thanked Compensation Board for the work they do; talked about HSB 187 which was introduced Feb 17 and how it would affect local law enforcement  agencies and county jail resources regarding enforcement. Engineer Ridenour gave update on painted pavement markings; 6-county meeting in Allamakee in March. Auditor Beyer gave department update.

 

Jane Regan gave county property, liability and worker’s compensation premium overview for upcoming coverage year; gave 3 options with recommended proposal for increased deductibles totaling $205,729. Regan reviewed Iowa Community Assurances Pool insurance options and compared coverages to EMC. Supervisors directed Jane Regan on proceeding with Option 1 and increasing deductibles on Inland Marine.

 

Supervisors moved into a budget work session to discuss FY26 budget topics and carryovers.

 

25.076-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to adjourn. Motion carried.

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