06/15/26 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

Meeting held at Postville Library.

 

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

26.218-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve today’s agenda and minutes from June 8 and June 9, 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, Brian Ridenour, Dennis Koenig – Postville Mayor, Crystal Duffy – Postville Librarian, Val Reinke, Clara Lensing, Clark Mellick, Brian Ridenour.

 

Public Comment: Val Reinke reviewed weekend events in all communities in the county and placement of the center section of Lansing Blackhawk bridge last week. Supervisor Clark reviewed the America 250 boat parade in Harpers Ferry.

 

Auditor Beyer requested a change of date for the FY26 Allamakee County budget amendment.

26.219-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to change the public hearing date for FY26 Allamakee County budget amendment from June 22 at 9:10 to June 29 at 9:10. Motion carried.

 

Supervisor Clark has received two updated quotes for the flagpole at courthouse; discussed internal vs external halyard. Quotes as follows: Nagel Sign 50’ flagpole $21,486.91 with internal halyard; $19,596 external. Nesper Sign Cedar Rapids 50’ pole: $25,361 for internal halyard and $21,661 external. Quotes from both companies include installation and both US and Iowa flag.

26.220-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve the bid from Nagel Sign for 50’ flagpole with external halyard for $19,596.53. Motion carried.

 

Sheriff Mellick reviewed the incident involving gunfire which resulted in one deputy patrol vehicle being totaled by insurance company; internal equipment was also damaged. Mellick presented the amounts for a new patrol vehicle and all electronic equipment. Karl Chevrolet has a vehicle on the lot and would upfit the vehicle with quoted electronic equipment; amount of $100,000 will be included in the June 29 amendment and with full cost of new vehicle and upfitting equipment to be paid this fiscal year.

26.221-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to purchase a patrol vehicle and upfitting vehicle with electronic equipment from Karl Chevrolet for $104,056.03. Motion carried.

 

Beyer explained the need to approve signing off on conflict with OneEnergy in order for Nyemaster to be able to offer training to county employees.

26.222-Motion Byrnes to approve signing off on the conflict with Nyemaster regarding OneEnergy. Motion carried.

 

Librarian Crystal Duffy reported on events at the library, including Scouting America event for kids to experience things like putting up a tent; having totes of books available in HeadStart classrooms as well as Grand Meadows Glen; working with schools to offer this at the school as well; formed Friends of Postville Library last fall and raising funds for other programs and paying use of the Wellness Rec Center; application into a national recognition program.

Mayor Dennis Koenig reported on a new hotel going in across the street from library, Big Four fair and Dairy Days parade and new Ziegler building; future residential area being developed on south side of Postville and designated as a TIF area; successful Fire Department steak fry last evening.

 

Brian Ridenour presented resolution for temporary road closure.

26.223-Motion to adopt resolution for temporary road closure for bridge replacement on Bigfoot Road. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-aye. Motion carried.

R E S O L U T I O N  No. 26.223

 

WHEREAS, the 2026 Code of Iowa, Chapter 306, Section 41, authorized the temporary closure of sections of highway for construction and

 

WHEREAS, it is desirable to perform construction and/or maintenance on the below listed road in Allamakee County:

 

Project LFM-18B2–7X-03:  A Bridge Replacement Project.

A portion of Big Foot Road northeast of the Village of

Volney, starting at Moon Valley Lane then 900’ northeasterly

to ending point of closure in the SENW & SWNE of

Section 18-T96N-R4W, Linton Twp.

 

The above described road will be temporarily closed during the period of construction and/or maintenance effective

June 22, 2026, and barricades will be placed at each end

of the section of roadway with signs stating “ROAD CLOSED”.

 

This resolution does not prohibit or deny any person from gaining lawful access to his or her property or residence along said county right-of-way.

 

Dated this 15th day of June, 2026.

 

                            

Tom Clark, Chairperson

 

                            

Dan Byrnes, Member

 

                            

Dennis Keatley, Member

ATTEST:

 

                            

Auditor

 

Ridenour requested letting date for full depth concrete pavement patching.

26.224-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to set letting date of July 6 at 10:00 a.m. for full depth concrete pavement patching. Motion carried.

 

Department Head updates: Sheriff Mellick gave department updates. Engineer Ridenour commented that salt bids are due to the Auditors office through next Monday at 9:00am; other project and department updates. Auditor Beyer gave department updates.

 

Following business portion of meeting, Supervisors, Auditor Beyer, Val Reinke and Brian Ridenour traveled to new Ziegler facility on north side of Postville for facility tour by Robb Pauling.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

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Tom Clark, Chairperson                                          Denise Beyer, Auditor

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