06/30/25 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2025

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

 

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

25.223-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from June 23, 2025 meeting. Motion carried.

 

The following people were present at various times throughout the meeting in person: Joseph Moses – Waukon Standard, Denise Beyer – Auditor and Clerk to Supervisors, Destiny Kapler – Postville Herald, Roger Mohn, Clark Mellick, John Roe, Corey Snitker, Brian Ridenour, Tom Riehm, Scott Numedahl – Wick’s Construction.

 

Public Comment: Auditor Beyer shared annual letter from Washington Secretary of the Interior showing amount of $22,504 for payment-in-lieu-of-taxes from the government.

 

Notification of electronically filed Manure Management Plan for Chestnut Farm Site 2.

 

25.224-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to change August 11 claims cycle to August 4 due to required training for Auditor’s office staff. Motion carried.

 

No action on health ins rebate.

 

25.225-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to appoint Patrick Cota to 3-year term for Veterans Affairs Commission. Motion carried.

 

Supervisor Byrnes reported on Watershed Inspection reports and a training he took regarding these inspections. Byrnes would like to schedule a work session with interested parties regarding the work related to doing inspections.

25.226-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to sign the 2025 watershed inspection reports. Motion carried.

 

Byrnes presented a letter in support of Iowa’s Community Action Agencies and asked for discussion on the topic.

25.227-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to authorize Auditor Denise Beyer to sign online for joining a sign-on letter in support of Iowa’s Community Action Agencies. Motion carried.

 

Supervisor Byrnes stated federal funds are running low for Workforce Development and explained the proposal for a merger of the Iowa Workforce Development Areas. Consensus is Allamakee Supervisors feel the change is inevitable and they have no objection to the merger. Workforce Development will present a document at a later date to approve and sign if all counties report in favor of the merger.

 

Letter presented by Byrnes in support of the Friends of Yellow River State Forest for their International Dark Sky application. Keatley wants it to be understood there are no restrictions on neighbors and landowners in regards to this designation.

25.228-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to sign the letter of support for Friends of Yellow River State Forest for their International Dark Sky application. Motion carried.

 

Supervisor Tom Clark reported that they plan to open up the steam trap project for bidding and presented a proposed ad requesting bids.

25.229-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve the ad requesting bids for courthouse steam trap replacement as presented and give Supervisor Clark discretion on where ads will be placed. Motion carried.

 

As awareness regarding County Farm expenses, Supervisor Byrnes and Clark reported they have walked the fences at the County Farm pasture; new renter has pointed out that most of the wood posts have rotted and need to be replaced; County will replace fence posts as necessary and will consider spraying in the fall to prevent thistles and other problem weeds.

 

Sheriff Mellick and Roger Mohn presented contracts and work orders for Public Safety Center water project for approval to get started on designing and manufacturing the fire suppression pump. Continental Fire Sprinkler company quoted $96,960 for sprinkler, parts and accessories and setup of the entire system.

25.230-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve signing the Continental Fire Sprinkler contract and related work orders for the public safety center water project. Motion carried.

 

25.231-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve transfers from General Basic to Secondary Roads of $10,221.14 and from Rural Basic to Secondary Roads of $386,306.52. Motion carried.

 

Engineer Ridenour has reviewed and summarized bids from last week. Riehm bid had one small correction for total of $159,689.00 instead of $162,283 for culvert and guardrail repair. Ridenour recommends low bid from Riehm Construction. Riehm said traffic control sign boards are not available for this year, but he has another alternative he will discuss with Ridenour.

25.232-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve the bid submitted by Riehm Construction for culvert and guardrail work at $159,689.00. Motion carried.

 

Ridenour submitted plans for repairing a bridge on Volney Road.

25.233-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve plan for repairing bridge on Volney Road. Motion carried.

 

Ridenour requested setting a letting date for Volney Road bridge repair with work to be completed either this year or next year.

25.234-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to set a letting date on July 28, 2025 at 10:00 am for repairing bridge on Volney Road. Motion carried.

 

Bids were opened for patching concrete pavement on county roads: Sweeney Construction – bid not opened due to bond was not a Certified check; Wicks Construction – $187,162.50; Midwest Contractors – $141,994.31; Cedar Falls Construction – $181,601.00.

Ridenour will review bids and return next week with recommendation.

 

Department Head Updates: Corey Snitker reported on last week’s weather and gave flood stage report; County Fair July 16-20; speaking with Allamakee Community Foundation about being the fiscal agent for donations to Emergency Management. Engineer Ridenour has reviewed watershed inspection reports; Supervisor Byrnes informed Ridenour about plan for a future work session related to training/education on the inspection process; other department updates. Sheriff Mellick planning for a busy weekend with 4th of July holiday events; hands free law and other law changes. Auditor Beyer gave department update.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

 

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Dan Byrnes, Chairperson                                        Denise Beyer, Auditor

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