06/09/25 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025

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

 

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

25.205-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from June 2, 2025 meeting. Motion carried.

 

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, Clark Mellick, Roger Ericson, Corey Snitker, Clark Mellick and Brian Ridenour.

 

Public Comment: Keatley mentioned how nice the June Dairy Day Parade, held in Lansing on Sunday, June 8th was.

 

Roger Ericson and Brian Ridenour are researching for options for removing the tree in a safe/ proper way.

25.206-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve payment of up to $1500 for removal of tree at

Village Creek Cemetery.  Payment is a one-time event and allowed under Iowa Code 2025, Sec 331.325.

Motion Carried.

 

Notification of Manure Management Plan updates electronically filed:  Manure Management Plans –

Rolinda Acres LLC, Regancrest Holstein Inc, Kent McCormick Site #1 & #2.

 

25.207-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve liquor license renewal for Empty Nest Winery.  Motion

carried.

 

25.208-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to accept the resignation of Brett Yohe as a dispatcher/correctional

officer for the Sheriff’s Department.  Motion carried.

Table personnel hiring a Jailer/Dispatcher.

 

25.209-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve the setting of the letting date to June 30th at 10:00 a.m. for concrete pavement repair.  Motion carried.

Table quote for a new dump truck chassis.

 

Department Head updates: Corey Snitker discussed upcoming events in Allamakee County.   Lansing Bridge is opening back up today at 10:00 a.m. with no restrictions.  Engineer Ridenour gave a project update.   Sheriff Mellick handed out a flyer on ATV/UTV.  His concerns are: drinking and driving, alcohol open containers and speed on the roadway.  The speed is not to exceed 35 MPH.  A slow-moving vehicle sign is required for these vehicles for ag or personal use.  Janel Eglseder mentioned that the BOS meeting is held in Harpers Ferry on June 16th.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

 

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Dan Byrnes, Chairperson                                        Janel Eglseder, 1st Deputy Auditor