07/20/26 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

Meeting held at Waterville Community Center – City Council Chambers.

 

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

26.256-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve today’s agenda changing time of last item from 9:25 to 9:35 (typo on agenda) and minutes from July 13, 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, Heather Bente – Waterville Librarian, Gary Bottorff, Val Reinke, Pedro Calderon – Ashley Hinson representative, Brian Ridenour.

 

Public Comment: Gary Bottorff asked about the flag installation date at the courthouse. Pedro Calderon, Ashley Hinson rep, gave update. Dan Byrnes commented on the Allamakee County Fair and thanked the Fair Board, businesses and people in the community who support the fair. Val Reinke reported on events at the County Fair and promoted the Allamakee Leadership Institute.

 

Waterville updates: Heather Bente, Librarian, gave library updates and hoursturdays and Sundays; open during events; steady usage; programming and options for checking out books – Bridges, interlibrary loan and Open Access in addition to physical books. City update – Country on the Creek upcoming August 15 for fundraising; new ballfield for practices and games.

 

Byrnes gave notification of electronically filed Manure Management Plan update for Chestnut Farm Site 2.

 

26.257-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve liquor license renewal for Sportsmans Club. Motion carried.

 

26.258-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to accept and place on file quarterly reports for Relief Office and Auditor. Motion carried.

 

Auditor Beyer reviewed House File 2490 which states Supervisors must annually designate a prominent and conspicuous place for posting the time, date and place of each meeting and a tentative agenda, including posting on the internet. Location options of East and South doors were discussed.

26.259-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve resolution designating East door location for public meeting postings. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-absent. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #26.259

 

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL PHYSICAL POSTING LOCATION FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS AND AGENDAS PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE CHAPTER 21 AND HOUSE FILE 2490

 

WHEREAS, the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) is a governmental body subject to the requirements of the Iowa Open Meetings Law, Iowa Code Chapter 21; and

 

WHEREAS, the General Assembly of the State of Iowa enacted House File 2490, effective upon enactment, which amended Iowa Code section 21.4; and

 

WHEREAS, under the provisions of HF 2490, governmental bodies are required to designate annually a prominent and conspicuous place which is easily accessible to the public where meeting notices and tentative agendas are posted and visible to the public at all times; and

 

WHEREAS, HF 2490 also requires notice and tentative agenda to be posted on the governmental body’s primary internet site.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Allamakee County, Iowa:

 

  1. The Board hereby designates the glass panel adjacent to the EAST door of the Allamakee County Courthouse at 110 Allamakee Street, Waukon as the prominent, conspicuous, and publicly accessible location for the posting of all public meeting notices and tentative agendas for the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors. This location is visible and accessible to the public 24 hours a day.

 

  1. In addition to the physical posting location designated in Section 1 above, all public notices and tentative agendas shall be posted and regularly maintained on the county’s primary internet site at: www.allamakeecounty.iowa.gov/.

 

Passed and approved this _____ day of ______________, 2026.

 

Signed:

 

______________________________________________________

Dan Byrnes, Chairperson Pro-Tem, Board of Supervisors

 

Attest:

 

____________________________________

Denise Beyer, Allamakee County Auditor

 

Val Reinke with Allamakee County Economic Development asked Supervisors to consider approval of a loan from the County’s Revolving Loan Fund; application has been reviewed by Revolving Loan Fund committee who recommends approval of Happy Heifer Quilting loan application; collateral is a vehicle.

26.260-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve Revolving Loan Fund loan application for Happy Heifer Quilting in amount of $15,000 at 4% interest for 6 years with 3-year balloon. Motion carried.

 

Engineer Ridenour presented LP fuel quotes for total 30,000 gallons: Sec Rds 14,000; Conservation 1,000; Solid Waste 1,000; Sheriff 14,000. Bids as follows: Ag-Vantage FS $1.16/gallon; Consolidated Energy $1.23/gallon; Mulgrew Oil $1.25/gallon; Welch Inc $1.15/gallon. Ridenour recommends low bid from Welch Inc. Due to potential conflict on interest with Keatley being formerly employed by Mulgrew and no remaining quorum with Tom Clark absent, action is delayed until next week.

 

Ridenour explained grant for bridge funding and need for a resolution of support and letter of support for a Federal Bridge Grant Project application for Little Paint Bridge.

26.261-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve resolution of support for a Joint Federal Bridge Grant Agreement and Letter of Support for Federal Bridge Grant Project. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-absent. Motion carried.

Resolution No. 26.261

In Support of the Joint CHBP Grant Agreement

&

Letter of Support for the

Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) Grant Project

 

 

Whereas, Allamakee County, Iowa bridge FHWA number 061780 has been identified as being part of a joint Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) Grant Project, and

 

Whereas, Iowa bridge FHWA number 061780 have been included in a Bundle, as detailed in Exhibit B, and

 

Whereas, we accept the Contracting Authority for the bundle as detailed in Exhibit B, and acknowledge the roles and responsibilities of each party as detailed in Sections 3 and 4, and

 

Whereas, it is desired by and in the interest of Allamakee County to participate fully in the CHBP project activities as a Sub-recipient and provide all requisite information necessary to bring to completion all project phases through final completion, and

 

Whereas, we are in support of the Iowa DOT providing Primary Recipient roles and duties, and

 

Whereas, we understand and accept the Sub-recipient roles and responsibilities as defined in the “28E Cooperative Agreement for a Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) Grant Project”, including its referenced Exhibits, and

 

Whereas, each County as shown in Section 4, paragraph A shall be responsible for all matching funds and accept any costs exceeding the funds requested in the CHBP Grant application for their respective structure, and

 

Whereas, it is the intent of Allamakee County, upon award of CHBP funds, to enter into a Federal-aid Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT).

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Allamakee County, Iowa hereby approves and directs the Chair to sign this Letter of Support for the Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) Grant Project and the 28E Cooperative Agreement for a Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) Grant Project, and to provide all pertinent correspondence and project information to:

 

Attn:        Nicole Stinn, P.E.

Secondary Roads Engineer

Iowa DOT Local Systems Bureau

800 Lincoln Way

Ames, IA 50010

 

Adopted this 20th day of JULY , 2026.

 

 

____________________________________________

Chair, Board of Supervisors

Dan Byrnes, Chair Pro-Tem

ATTEST:

 

____________________________________

Denise Beyer, Auditor

 

Ridenour presented a 28E Cooperative Agreement for a Federal Bridge Grant Project for Little Paint Bridge in Yellow River Forest. Cities and Counties pay their portion of the consulting fee related to this project. Ridenour requests approval.

26.262-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes approve 28E Cooperative Agreement for the Federal Bridge Grant Project. Motion carried.

 

Department Head updates: Ridenour presented more information on the federal grant application and related survey required to gain support for the federal aid project application; reviewed progress on current road projects; reported union has asked for a raise; other department updates. Auditor Beyer gave update on tax statement and cash balancing processes.

 

Due to rain, Supervisors drove by the new ballfield project.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

__________________________________                          _______________________________________

Dan Byrnes, Chairperson Pro-Tem                           Denise Beyer, Auditor

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