07/27/26 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

 

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

26.264-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve today’s agenda and minutes from July 20, 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, Lori Cahoon, Dave Mooney, Chris Fee, Amy Bresnahan, Corey Snitker, Ross Geerdes, Clark Mellick, Stephanie Runkle, Benita Gossman, Brian Ridenour.

 

Public Comment: None.

 

Bids opened for solid waste contract from Richards Sanitation, Kluesner Sanitation LLC, Republic Services – due to complexity of the bids for the different parts of the contract, bids were not read aloud; Dave Mooney will interpret and review the bids and return with a recommendation next week.

 

Supervisor Tom Clark presented a quote from RenoDry, a company who investigated salt intrusion and mold issues in some areas of the courthouse; Supervisor Clark received a quote of $36,500 to install 4 RenoDry units on first floor of courthouse; they come and monitor the progress and report back annually; 3-year money-back guarantee. Supervisor Clark has toured other courthouses with RenoDry units and they are happy with the results. This project falls within ARPA project for VA office repairs.

26.265-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve purchase of RenoDry for courthouse at $36,500 using ARPA funds. Motion carried.

 

Sheriff Mellick requests hiring part-time custodial worker at Public Safety Center at $17.50/hour working about 10hours/week; part-time; no benefits. Recommends Alilah Byrnes effective today.

26.266-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve hire of Alilah Byrnes for part-time custodial work at $17.50/hour at the Public Safety Center effective today, July 27, 2026. Motion carried.

 

Mellick has been meeting with judges and Clerk of Court about need to provide security and bailiff services on 3rd floor where courtrooms are in use. Mellick has part-time line in budget with $10,000. Uniform would be provided; no vehicle needed; some training involved. Keatley asked about the effect on Sheriff department staffing. Mellick requests creating a position and then he would advertise. Benita Gossman, Clerk of Court, spoke in favor of having someone always present; safety for Clerk of Court staff. Mellick will return with estimated budget dollars for consideration next week.

 

Conservation Director Ross Geerdes presented a parcel report for 14 N Front St and described the property and location. Lee McGovern, previous owner, requested it to be used for the public interest. McGovern also gave a sum of money for future maintenance or projects on the parcel. Conservation Foundation approved transfer to the county and Conservation Board accepted the transfer from Conservation Foundation. The last step is for BOS to accept/approve the transfer. Annual taxes are paid through March of 2027. When transferred to the county it would become tax-exempt.

26.267-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve the transfer of the Lansing Riverfront Property from Allamakee County Conservation Foundation to Allamakee County Conservation Board. Motion carried.

 

Corey Snitker, Emergency Management Coordinator, submitted a draft of Allamakee County Courthouse Security Camera Policy Letter and reviewed the policy. Sheriff Mellick would like to have a Smart TV at dispatch, with viewing capabilities of courthouse security cameras, that dispatchers are not monitoring regularly, but if there is a panic alarm pressed at the courthouse the dispatchers can readily see the room.

 

Corey Snitker discussed the purchase of an ID printer and spreading out the expense over departments that would utilize it.

 

Engineer Ridenour provided summarized LP quotes for 4 departments. Keatley will abstain from the vote. Ridenour recommends low bid of $1.15/gallon from Welch Inc.

26.268-Motion Byrnes/Second Clark to approve Welch Inc at $1.15/gallon for the LP quote for 30,000 gallons. Byrnes and Clark voted aye; Keatley abstained. Motion carried.

 

Ridenour presented contract and bond for concrete pavement patching.

26.269-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve contract and bond for Cedar Falls Construction for concrete pavement patching. Motion carried.

 

Department Head updates: Geerdes gave department updates. Snitker gave EMPG grant update, department updates and community events. Engineer Ridenour gave update on road rock application; equipment updates; project updates; reviewed union request and plan to bring wage comparison next week; bridge inspection update due to new load ratings. Auditor Beyer gave update on tax statement process.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

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Tom Clark, Chairperson                                           Denise Beyer, Auditor

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