05/18/26 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, MAY 18, 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.

26.189-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve today’s agenda removing the 9:15 item and approve minutes from May 11, 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, Val Reinke, Pat Stone, Brian Ridenour, George Beardmore, Carl Johnson, Jim Pladsen, Stephanie Runkle.

 

Public Comment: Val Reinke gave update on county events. Supervisor Byrnes thanked the Historical Society for hosting the Supervisor’s meeting today. Historical Society mentioned the ATV Club will be hosting an ATV ride for disabled veterans.

 

26.190-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to accept and place on file the Environmental Health quarterly report. Motion carried.

 

26.191-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve 3-year contract with Cost Advisory Services, Inc for FY26 through FY28. Motion carried.

 

26.192-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve detour route for Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 25 from 9am – 10am. Motion carried.

 

Engineer Ridenour presented verified bids for gravel road rock and confirmed Bruening Rock as the low bidder for all 7 divisions and reviewed the total bid for each division.

26.193-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve Bruening Rock contracts and bonds for all 7 divisions. Motion carried.

 

Department Head updates: Engineer Ridenour gave equipment updates, provided a draft of 5-year plan and commented on letter received regarding workers compensation return-to-work light duty and fleet safety. Stephanie Runkle reported that Planning & Zoning will be having meetings only as-needed for about the next 3 months. Auditor Beyer gave updates on budget certifications and election training and testing.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

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Tom Clark, Chairperson                                          Denise Beyer, Auditor