05/04/26 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

 

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

26.176-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve today’s agenda removing the 9:10 item and approve minutes from April 27, 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, Pat Stone, Ric Zarwell, Amy Bresnahan, Chris Fee, Corey Snitker, Jon Luchsinger.

 

Public Comment: Auditor Beyer read about the property tax legislation passed by legislators over the weekend.

 

Jon Luchsinger presented annual Solutions contract for approval: One annual contract for Vision software; other 2 are managed services agreements for courthouse and sheriff’s office. All costs up about 7%.

26.177-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve annual Solutions contracts effective July 1, 2026. Motion carried.

 

Notification of e-filed MMP updates for Cyclone I and EB Ag LP.

 

26.178-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to set public hearing for Rolinda Acres LLC Master Matrix DNR Construction Permit application for Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 9:20am. Motion carried.

 

26.179-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to set public hearing for FY26 Allamakee County budget amendment for May 26 at 9:10 am. Motion carried.

 

Auditor Beyer presented Secondary Road transfers.

26.180-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to transfer $63,013.42 from General Basic to Secondary Roads and $649,628.29 from Rural Basic to Secondary Roads. Motion carried.

 

Ric Zarwell, member of a committee formed by Friends of Pool 9, and Engineer Ridenour explained Ric’s request for approval to place turtle crossing signs along county roads to protect turtles crossing county roads during nesting season in May, June and July. Discussion was held regarding right-of-ways and laws related to sign placement. Supervisors recommended planning between Zarwell and Engineer Ridenour before next year for possible permanent signage such as signs that can be folded down during the rest of the year.  Updating the 2004 resolution was also suggested as a next step.

 

Auditor Beyer shared photos and an email about erosion at English Bench #4 watershed. NRCS offices is contacting the state to see how to proceed. Supervisors will plan to view this watershed next week.

 

Engineer Ridenour recommended 2 hires for part-time seasonal staff:

26.181-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve hire of Darrell Henning starting May 11 at $17/hour as roadside mower; Scot Knudtson as temporary part-time laborer starting May 11 at $17/hour. Motion carried.

 

Engineer Ridenour presented resolution for speed feedback signs purchased by City of Harpers Ferry, with maintenance of signage by Harpers Ferry also and mentioned minor changes to speed limit on same stretch of X52.

26.182-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve resolution for speed limit for North Rhomberg Ave (X52) in Harpers Ferry. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-aye. Motion carried.

SPEED LIMIT RESOLUTION NO. 26.182

WHEREAS Section 321.285 of the Code of Iowa authorizes the County Board of Supervisors to establish a reasonable and proper speed limit on any part of a Secondary Road after the completion of an engineering study, and

 

WHEREAS the engineering study has been completed by the County Engineer,

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors that the following speed limits be as follows:

 

On North Rhomberg Avenue(X52) beginning at the Chestnut

Street Intersection, 25 MPH for 1800’ northeasterly,

then 35 MPH for the next 1760’northeasterly, then 55 MPH.

 

WHEREAS, these speed limits shall be effective upon installation of speed limit signs.

 

Dated this 4th day of May, 2026.

 

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Tom Clark, Chairperson                                ATTEST:

 

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Dan Byrnes, Member                                    County Auditor

 

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Dennis Keatley, Member

 

Department Head updates: Engineer Ridenour gave update on filling New Albin road position and other road updates. Corey Snitker will be at Emergency Management conference this week; Yellow River State Forest run this coming weekend. Auditor Beyer gave amendment and budget updates and election preparation updates.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

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Tom Clark, Chairperson                                          Denise Beyer, Auditor

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