08/17/26 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

Meeting held at Lansing Meehan Public Library.

 

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

26.279-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve today’s agenda adding one item to set date/time for setting public hearing for FY27 budget amendment and minutes from August 10, 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, Val Reinke, Carmen Golay-Librarian, Joe Manning, Sarah Majewski, Clark Mellick, Lisa Welsh, Corey Snitker, Brian Ridenour, Joan Hennessy, Jenny Cole.

 

Public Comment: Librarian Carmen Golay gave an update on Lansing Meehan library events including bridge talks, wi-fi and computer usage, grant written for new patron computer, programs, summer feeding Fridays, volunteers, a grant from Pilcro Foundation of 100 new juvenile books worth around $2,000, tech support and bridge sculpture.

 

Tom Clark gave notification of eMMP updates for Long View Ridge and Enyart Dairy.

 

Annual fee for Midwest Group Benefits to be third party administrator for partially self-funded health insurance is $920. Two options for payment are the partially self-funded account (PSF) or an insurance budget line.

26.280-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve paying the annual MGB Third Party Administration fee for partially self-funded insurance from the partially self-funded checking account. Motion carried.

 

Beyer presented the annual resolution to designate voting representatives for ISAC.

26.281-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to adopt resolution to designate county voting representatives for the Iowa State Association of Counties. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-aye. Motion carried.

Resolution 26.281

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: Tom Clark, Dennis Keatley, Dan Byrnes

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: Kristy Roney                              *CHANGE*

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 ___________________, 20_____.

 

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Board Chair

 

Dave Mooney, Solid Waste Coordinator, requested authorization to obtain a fuel card for the new garbage truck.

26.282-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve a fuel card for Solid Waste from Waukon Feed Ranch. Motion carried.

 

26.283-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to set public hearing for FY27 Allamakee County budget amendment for August 31 at 9:10a.m. Motion carried.

 

Auditor Beyer reviewed options for agenda management software which would be used to create packets for the Supervisors prior to the board meeting. Beyer and/or Supervisor Clark have met with CivicPlus, TownCloud, Neapolitan and Govably. Beyer gave summary of the differences/similarities and costs; recommends TownCloud as a good starting point at this time.

26.283-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve agenda management software option of TownCloud at $1,500 for one year. Motion carried.

 

Sheriff Clark Mellick requested adding a new position for Court Security Officer and presented a cost breakdown worksheet. Extra deputy added last year was discussed.

26.284-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve adding a position for Court Security Officer. Motion carried.

 

Brian Ridenour presented plans.

26.285-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve bridge replacement plan for Suttle Creek Road over the Yellow River. Motion carried.

 

Department Head updates: Engineer Ridenour gave road project updates. Corey Snitker gave event and meeting updates; Postville’s hazard mitigation grant was approved for new storm sirens. Sheriff Mellick gave department report on back-to-school timeframe and 60 mph speed limit. Auditor Beyer gave update on tax statements and upcoming election.

 

Following the business portion of the meeting, Supervisors and Val Reinke traveled to Learning Tree Child Care Center in Lansing for a tour from Lisa Welsh, Learning Tree Board President and Jenny Cole, Director.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

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Tom Clark, Chairperson                                           Denise Beyer, Auditor

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