03/24/25 Proposed Property Tax

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025

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

 

The following people were present at various times throughout the meeting in person or via Zoom: Joseph Moses – Standard newspaper, Janel Eglseder – 1st Deputy Auditor, Wilbur Kollmann, Steve Oden, Michael Coyle, Scott Willger, Dan Bechtel, Daryl Palmer, Walter Kurth, Laurie Moody, Brian Ridenour and Stephanie Runkle

 

Meeting called to order by Byrnes

 

25.106-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to open public hearing for Allamakee County FY26 Proposed Property Tax. Motion carried.

 

Byrnes explained taxable value and the significance of our local optional sales tax and how that is split into roads, rural services and townships.  Byrnes explained how compensation board gives recommendations for salaries, but they don’t have to go by that.   They are adding 1 more Sheriff Deputy to help with Courthouse security and to have 2 Deputies on at same time which will also cut down on overtime pay.  Handouts were distributed that showed how all tax dollars were distributed in 2025 and the other showed a levy and taxable value history.  Keatley explained how the roll back works.   Comments from the public included: ways to help the eldering by keeping their tax dollars down, the purchase of the boat for the Sheriff’s Department, gravel in the ditches from the winter plowing and then paying for the gravel to go back on the roads the next summer.

 

25.107-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to close the public hearing for Allamakee County FY26 Proposed Property Tax. Motion carried.

 

25.108– Motion Keatley/Second Clark to adjourn. Motion carried.

 

ATTEST:

 

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Dan Byrnes, Chairperson                                        Janel Eglseder, 1st Deputy Auditor