MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025
(UNOFFICIAL)
Board members present: Byrnes, Keatley and Clark. All members voting “AYE” unless noted.
Byrnes called work session to order.
Supervisors started with a work session to review and discuss steam trap bids opened last week. Review and discussion was also held on Sheriff’s quotes for video/audio recording devices and in-vehicle computers and related subscriptions for equipment. Sheriff Mellick explained the equipment they are looking at replacing. Supervisor Clark reviewed the bids for steam traps – and discussion was held; Bowker Pinnacle included 2 other options – not using TLV traps and repairing all existing traps; without considering the 2 additional options from Bowker Pinnacle, Ace Refrigeration is the lowest at $72,756 for replacement of all traps; all options were discussed including full replacement vs. repair; service also discussed.
Business portion of meeting called to order by Byrnes, followed by Pledge of Allegiance.
25.286-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from August 4, 2025 meeting. Motion carried.
The following people were present at various times throughout the work session/meeting in person and/or by zoom: Joseph Moses – Waukon Standard, Denise Beyer – Auditor and Clerk to Supervisors, John Roe, Clark Mellick, Chris Fee, Stephanie Runkle, Tyler and Allison Stortz, Corey Snitker, Jill Kistler, Laurie Moody.
Public Comment: Fish Days in Lansing was successful. Auditor Beyer reported that she learned City of Lansing’s ordinance states they are a Primary City and therefore their candidate filing timeframe changes to Aug 11-28. Waukon is also a Primary City due to removing their runoff provision. Filing of nomination papers starts today for Lansing and Waukon.
25.287-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve homestead and military allowances and disallowances. Motion carried.
25.288-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to accept bid proposal from Ace Refrigeration for steam traps for county courthouse at $72,756.00. Motion carried.
Sheriff Mellick gave options for costs of body-worn cameras and in-car cameras and computers and subscriptions to related software. Mellick reviewed budget lines to be used.
25.289-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve purchase and enter into contract with Motorola for 11 body-cameras and 11 in-car cameras systems for first year cost of $63,365.96 and $29,158.52 each year for years two through five. Motion carried.
Byrnes explained the reason for terminating the farm pasture lease and the misunderstandings between renter and county and also between renter and his bank regarding his bank sending a cashier’s check. Comments included: May 15 and October 15 are the due dates and because this is a second chance being given to renter Brian Stortz there is no grace period. Motion at July 28 meeting was to terminate the pasture contract due to lack of payment, but payment was made shortly after the motion to terminate.
25.290-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve reinstatement of pasture lease to Brian Stortz with the provision that all future payments be made on time. Motion carried.
25.291-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve third reading of Amendment #16 to Zoning Ordinance L to change the Zoning District Boundaries and change the Zoning District of the Official Zoning Map of Allamakee County at 1252 Old Rossville Rd, Waukon, Iowa 52172 from R-1, Rural Residential District to A-1, Agricultural District. Motion carried.
25.292-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve third reading of Amendment #17 to Zoning Ordinance L to change the Zoning District Boundaries and change the Zoning District of the Official Zoning Map of Allamakee County at a parcel legally described as S 6 AC SW NW of Section 24, Township 98 North, Range 6 West of the 5th Principal Meridian of Allamakee County. This amendment will change the zoning district of the parcel from A-1 Agricultural to I-1 Industrial. Motion carried.
25.293-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve third reading of Amendment #18 to Zoning Ordinance L by changing the Zoning District Boundaries and changing the Zoning District of the Official Zoning Map of Allamakee County a parcel legally described as SW EX PT S OF RD & EX LOT 1 SW SW & EX LOT 1 NE SW; SW SE LYING N OF RD; NW SE EX PT LOTS 13 & 15 OF CREEK VIEW SUBDIV & EX LOT 1; PAR IN NW COR OF SE SE; NE SE LYING S OF HWY 9 EX LOT K of Section 25, Township 99 North, Range 4 West of the 5th Principal Meridian of Allamakee County. This amendment will change the zoning district of a portion of this parcel from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Rural Residential District. Motion carried.
25.294-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to adopt Amendment #16 to Zoning Ordinance L to change the Zoning District Boundaries and change the Zoning District of the Official Zoning Map of Allamakee County at 1252 Old Rossville Rd, Waukon, Iowa 52172 from R-1, Rural Residential District to A-1, Agricultural District. Motion carried.
25.295-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to adopt Amendment #17 to Zoning Ordinance L to change the Zoning District Boundaries and change the Zoning District of the Official Zoning Map of Allamakee County at a parcel legally described as S 6 AC SW NW of Section 24, Township 98 North, Range 6 West of the 5th Principal Meridian of Allamakee County. This amendment will change the zoning district of the parcel from A-1 Agricultural to I-1 Industrial. Motion carried.
25.296-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to adopt Amendment #18 to Zoning Ordinance L by changing the Zoning District Boundaries and changing the Zoning District of the Official Zoning Map of Allamakee County a parcel legally described as SW EX PT S OF RD & EX LOT 1 SW SW & EX LOT 1 NE SW; SW SE LYING N OF RD; NW SE EX PT LOTS 13 & 15 OF CREEK VIEW SUBDIV & EX LOT 1; PAR IN NW COR OF SE SE; NE SE LYING S OF HWY 9 EX LOT K of Section 25, Township 99 North, Range 4 West of the 5th Principal Meridian of Allamakee County. This amendment will change the zoning district of a portion of this parcel from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Rural Residential District. Motion carried.
Assistant County Attorney Kistler explained additional opioid settlements with Purdue and Sandoz. Funds to be received is unknown at this time. Kistler requested authorization to execute the settlement agreements.
25.297-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to authorize Assistant Attorney Kistler to sign off the opioid litigation settlement agreements for Sandoz and Purdue. Motion carried.
Auditor Beyer explained Certificates of Adjustment for two tax statements which had calculation errors due to an error on the two-tier spreadsheet and requested approval for certificates of adjustment to correct the tax statements.
25.298-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve certificates of adjustment for property taxes as presented. Motion carried.
25.299-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve voting representatives for ISAC. Roll call: Clark-aye; Byrnes-aye; Keatley-aye. Motion carried.
Resolution 25.299
To Designate Voting Representatives for the Iowa State Association of Counties
WHEREAS, Allamakee County (“County”) is a member of the Iowa State Association of Counties; and
WHEREAS, the ISAC Articles of Incorporation were updated in November 2024 to require the County to designate, through resolution by its Board of Supervisors, its County Voting Representatives; and
WHEREAS, only the designated County Voting Representatives have the power to vote on behalf of the County at ISAC; and
WHEREAS, the County Voting Representatives must be either elected county officials or the principal officer for each county department represented by an Affiliated Association of ISAC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors, effective immediately, hereby designates the following persons as County Voting Representatives for ISAC:
Iowa State Association of County Supervisors: Dan Byrnes, Dennis Keatley, Tom Clark
Iowa State Sheriffs’ and Deputies’ Association: Clark Mellick
Iowa County Attorneys Association, Inc.: Anthony Gericke
Iowa State Association of County Auditors: Denise Beyer
Iowa State County Treasurers Association: Nicki Smedsrud
Iowa County Recorders Association, Inc.: Karen Mathis
Iowa County Engineers Association: Brian Ridenour
Iowa State Association of Assessors: Jerad Winger
Iowa Emergency Management Association: Corey Snitker
County Conservation Directors Association of Iowa: Ross Geerdes
Iowa Environmental Health Association, Inc.: Laurie Moody
Iowa Counties Public Health Association: Lisa Moose
County Zoning Officials of Iowa: Stephanie Runkle
Iowa Association of County Commissioners and Veterans Service Officers, Inc.: Heather Homewood
The County shall forward a copy of this Resolution with the names of the designated County Voting Representatives to support@iowacounties.org.
Approved by the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors on _______________________.
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Board Chair
Department Head Updates: Corey Snitker reviewed weekend weather and gave department updates including working with schools on their safety programs. Laurie Moody has been contacted by Clayton County to help with certain items following the resignation of their Sanitarian/Zoning person. Assistant Attorney Kistler informed Supervisors of a need to use county credit card. Sheriff Mellick informed Supervisors of K-9 Bane and handler Schoenthal trainings; K-9 scholarship golf fundraiser will be on October 4; other department updates. Auditor Beyer gave department update. Stephanie Runkle is working through language for Zoning Ordinance amendment. Supervisor Byrnes commented on the DOGE recommendation to replace the IPERS program with a defined contribution program like a 401(k).
25.300-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to adjourn. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Dan Byrnes, Chairperson Denise Beyer – Auditor
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Posted: August 12, 2025 in 2025 Board of Supervisors Minutes & Agendas