07/13/26 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

Meeting held at Veterans Museum.

 

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

26.246-Motion Byrnes/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from July 6, 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, John Bauercamper, Nicki Smedsrud, Pat Stone, Brian Ridenour, Laurie Moody.

 

Public Comment: None.

 

Abby Turpin and Barb Prather with Northeast Iowa Food Bank; Prather presented Allamakee County food insecurity statistics and services offered including Feeding America and Backpack programs; made a funding request of $25,000. If Supervisors decide to contribute, the funds can be contributed over a period of years.

 

Nicki Smedsrud reviewed the Treasurer’s annual report and reviewed the total of all funds.

26.247-Motion Byrnes/Second Clark to accept and place on file Treasurer’s annual report. Motion carried.

 

26.248-Motion Byrnes/Second Clark to appoint Cheryl Garin to 3-year term on Veterans Affairs Commission. Motion carried.

 

Auditor Beyer reviewed the need for a 28E with Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission for daycare coalition contribution.

26.249-Motion Byrnes/Second Clark to approve 28E with Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission for daycare coalition contribution as presented. Motion carried.

 

26.250-Motion Byrnes/Second Clark to approve signing the Nyhart agreement for FY26 and FY27 services. Motion carried.

 

26.251-Motion Byrnes/Second Clark to accept and place on file quarterly reports for Veterans Affairs and Recorder. Motion carried.

 

26.252-Motion Byrnes/Second Clark to approve liquor license application for The Dorchester. Motion carried.

 

26.253-Motion Byrnes/Second Clark to approve homestead allowances and disallowances as presented. Motion carried.

 

Beyer explained that following the recent decision to move ahead with Nyemaster for sexual harassment training, Beyer received an email that says that counties do not qualify for this benefit of a discount from Nyemaster’s services, only cities. No further action. Auditor Beyer will check with ISAC or ISU Extension for training options.

 

Ridenour found one math error when reviewing bids – Midwest Contractors bid was read as $209,996 and corrected as $209,987.84. Ridenour recommends low bidder: Cedar Falls Construction at $197,932.20.

26.254-Motion Byrnes/Second Clark to approve the bid from Cedar Falls Construction for full depth concrete pavement patching in amount of $197,932.00. Motion carried.

 

Engineer Ridenour presented some old county roads (with maps) that he has received a request from landowners to vacate. Reviewed the history of requests to vacate. Ridenour has additional related work to do and asked Supervisors to take no action at this time.

 

Department Head updates: Treasurer Nicki Smedsrud gave department updates including new Drivers License issuing system that should be in use in January 2027 and new Motor Vehicle system in 2028. Engineer Ridenour gave road and bridge project and equipment updates; still doing storm damage clean-up. Auditor Beyer gave department update. Supervisor Byrnes thanked John Bauercamper for offering the use of the meeting room.

 

26.255-Motion Byrnes/Second Clark to adjourn. Motion carried.

 

ATTEST:

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Tom Clark, Chairperson                                          Denise Beyer, Auditor

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