04/27/26 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

 

Meeting called to order by Chair Pro-Tem Byrnes, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

26.168-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve today’s agenda and minutes from April 20, 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/Clerk to Supervisors, Stephanie Runkle, Corey Snitker, Brian Ridenour.

 

Public Comment: Supervisor Byrnes attended the ACCF annual meeting last week and reported the retirement of Betty Steege and hiring of Jackie Cooper as Executive Director of ACCF.

 

26.169-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to accept and place on file quarterly reports for Sheriff and Veterans Affairs. Motion carried.

 

Auditor Beyer explained the Postville Herald closed business, but INA is keeping the paper going to give an opportunity for it to be purchased.

26.170-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve removing Postville Herald as an official county newspaper. Motion carried.

 

26.171-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Virginia M Moore Revocable Trust. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #26.171

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of

Virginia M Moore Revocable Trust

 

WHEREAS, Virginia M Moore Revocable Trust, owner(s) as of the April 27, 2026 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:

 

LOT 1 IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4-NE 1/4), LOT 1 IN GOVERNMENT LOT 5 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SW 1/4-NE 1/4), LOT 1 IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4-SE 1/4), AND LOT 3 IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (NW 1/4-SE 1/4), ALL IN SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 100 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, IOWA.; and

 

WHEREAS, the Subdivision to be created is located within Allamakee County, Iowa; and

 

WHEREAS, the owners have now requested that Allamakee County certify its approval of the final Plat of the Subdivision pursuant to Chapter 354 of the Code of Iowa and pursuant to the County’s subdivision requirements found in Chapter 7 of its Ordinances.

 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors at a regular meeting assembled on April 27, 2026:

 

That the final subdivision plat submitted by Virginia M Moore Revocable Trust, Allamakee County, Iowa, and described as: (See above) is found to be in conformity with Allamakee County’s Comprehensive Plan, having given consideration to its possible burden on public improvements and to the balance of interest between the proprietor, future purchasers and the public interest, and is approved and accepted by the Board of Supervisors in and for Allamakee County, Iowa.

 

The final Subdivision Plat and attachments are in conformance with the subdivision platting requirements, of the Code of Iowa and the Subdivision Ordinances of Allamakee County, Iowa, with the exception of waiving the requirement of a Performance Bond for improvements and installations.

 

The Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to endorse the Board’s recommendation of approval by certifying a copy of this Resolution for recording with said Plat and supporting documents in the Offices of the County Recorder and the County Auditor of Allamakee County, Iowa.

 

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS April 27, 2026.

 

ATTEST:

 

___________________________                 ______________________________

Chairperson Pro-Tem                                    County Auditor

 

26.172-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Ruth H Vine & Randy Vine. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION # 26.172

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of

Vine, Ruth & Vine, Randy

 

WHEREAS, Vine, Ruth & Vine, Randy, owner(s) as of the April 27, 2026 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:

 

LOT 3 IN LOT 1, LOT 4 IN LOT 1, LOT 5 IN LOT 1, LOT 6 IN LOT 1, AND LOT 3 IN LOT 2, ALL IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SW 1/4-SE 1/4) OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 98 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, IOWA.                                                                AND                                                                                                                                                                         LOT 3 IN LOT 1, LOT 4 IN LOT 1, LOT 5 IN LOT 1, LOT 6 IN LOT 1, AND LOT 3 IN LOT 2, ALL IN SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SW 1/4-SE 1/4) OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 98 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, IOWA.; and

 

WHEREAS, the Subdivision to be created is located within Allamakee County, Iowa; and

 

WHEREAS, the owners have now requested that Allamakee County certify its approval of the final Plat of the Subdivision pursuant to Chapter 354 of the Code of Iowa and pursuant to the County’s subdivision requirements found in Chapter 7 of its Ordinances.

 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors at a regular meeting assembled on April 27, 2026:

 

That the final subdivision plat submitted by Vine, Ruth & Vine, Randy, Allamakee County, Iowa, and described as: (See above) is found to be in conformity with Allamakee County’s Comprehensive Plan, having given consideration to its possible burden on public improvements and to the balance of interest between the proprietor, future purchasers and the public interest, and is approved and accepted by the Board of Supervisors in and for Allamakee County, Iowa.

 

The final Subdivision Plat and attachments are in conformance with the subdivision platting requirements, of the Code of Iowa and the Subdivision Ordinances of Allamakee County, Iowa, with the exception of waiving the requirement of a Performance Bond for improvements and installations.

 

The Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to endorse the Board’s recommendation of approval by certifying a copy of this Resolution for recording with said Plat and supporting documents in the Offices of the County Recorder and the County Auditor of Allamakee County, Iowa.

 

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS April 27, 2026.

 

ATTEST:

 

___________________________                 ______________________________

Chairperson Pro-Tem                                    County Auditor

 

26.173-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Sweeney Land Holdings, LLC. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION # 26.173

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of

Sweeney Land Holdings, LLC

 

WHEREAS, Sweeney Land Holdings, LLC, owner(s) as of the April 27, 2026 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:

 

LOT 2 AND LOT 3 IN SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE 1/4-SE 1/4) BOTH IN SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 98 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST.; LOT 1 OF LOT 7, LOT 2 OF LOT 7, LOT 1 OF LOT 6, AND LOT 2 OF LOT 6 IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER ( NE 1/4-NE 1/4) IN SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 98 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST; ALL OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, IOWA.; and

 

WHEREAS, the Subdivision to be created is located within Allamakee County, Iowa; and

 

WHEREAS, the owners have now requested that Allamakee County certify its approval of the final Plat of the Subdivision pursuant to Chapter 354 of the Code of Iowa and pursuant to the County’s subdivision requirements found in Chapter 7 of its Ordinances.

 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors at a regular meeting assembled on April 27, 2026:

 

That the final subdivision plat submitted by Sweeney Land Holdings, LLC, Allamakee County, Iowa, and described as: (See above) is found to be in conformity with Allamakee County’s Comprehensive Plan, having given consideration to its possible burden on public improvements and to the balance of interest between the proprietor, future purchasers and the public interest, and is approved and accepted by the Board of Supervisors in and for Allamakee County, Iowa.

 

The final Subdivision Plat and attachments are in conformance with the subdivision platting requirements, of the Code of Iowa and the Subdivision Ordinances of Allamakee County, Iowa, with the exception of waiving the requirement of a Performance Bond for improvements and installations.

 

The Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to endorse the Board’s recommendation of approval by certifying a copy of this Resolution for recording with said Plat and supporting documents in the Offices of the County Recorder and the County Auditor of Allamakee County, Iowa.

 

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS April 27, 2026.

 

ATTEST:

 

___________________________                 ______________________________

Chairperson Pro-Tem                                    County Auditor

 

Ridenour reviewed bids opened last week for 124,098 tons of gravel road rock in seven divisions. One correction on Div 2 bid for Bruening was read as $178,371.48 should be $148,371.48. Recommends Bruening Rock with low bid for all 7 divisions.

26.174-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve the gravel road rock bids as presented. Motion carried.

 

Department Head updates: Corey Snitker gave update on weather, delays in EMPG grant reimbursements, and other department updates. Engineer Ridenour asked about the Postville Herald; brought 5-year plan map; brush spraying update; 3 seasonal part-time jobs advertised and other department updates. Auditor Beyer gave department update. Stephanie Runkle gave department update.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

__________________________________                          _______________________________________

Dan Byrnes, Chairperson Pro-Tem                           Denise Beyer, Auditor

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