MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2025
(UNOFFICIAL)
Board members present: Byrnes, Keatley and Clark. All members voting “AYE” unless noted.
Meeting called to order by Byrnes, followed by Pledge of Allegiance.
25.305-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from August 18, 2025 meeting. Motion carried.
The following people were present at various times throughout the meeting in person and/or by zoom: Joseph Moses – Waukon Standard, Denise Beyer – Auditor, Doug Mullen, Troy Peterson, Tom Gavin, Laurie Moody, Ray Mullarkey, Shane Dodge, Brian Jergenson, Brian Waddingham, Clark Mellick, Corey Snitker, Jean Bossom, Brian Ridenour, John Roe.
Public Comment: Doug Mullen inquired about the taxes for the power plant and how that will affect the fire stations; also commented on the flagpole and feels it is part of the courthouse property and does not feel there should be any fundraising for a flag pole.
25.306-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to open public hearing regarding Construction Permit application for Gav-N View Farms LLC. Motion carried.
Laurie Moody described site visit process and the construction permit application and feels they meet all the criteria for everything; one older well will be removed from service and plugged before any livestock can be moved onto the updated site; another new well will be drilled in proximity to the existing well. Points possible are 880 – minimum needed 440 – their self-score was 460 without any deductions from Laurie. No comments have been received by Moody, Supervisors or Auditor. The location, amount and transport of manure was discussed. Ray Mullarkey spoke in favor of the permit. Doug Mullen is happy to see land kept in agricultural use.
25.307- Motion Keatley/Second Clark to close public hearing regarding Construction Permit application for Gav-N View Farms LLC. Motion carried.
25.308-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to recommend approval of Gav-N View Farms LLC Construction Permit application. Motion carried.
25.309-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve transfer of $9,050 from General Fund to EMS Fund. Motion carried.
25.310-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Gene Maurer and Carolyn Thomson. Roll call: Clark-aye; Byrnes-aye; Keatley-aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION # 25.310
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of
Maurer, Gene E & Thompson, Carolyn
WHEREAS, Maurer, Gene E & Thompson, Carolyn, owner(s) as of the August 25, 2025 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:
LOT 1 IN LOT 1 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4-NW1/4) OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 98 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M. ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, IOWA.; and
WHEREAS, the Subdivision to be created is located within Allamakee County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the owners have now requested that Allamakee County certify its approval of the final Plat of the Subdivision pursuant to Chapter 354 of the Code of Iowa and pursuant to the County’s subdivision requirements found in Chapter 7 of its Ordinances.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors at a regular meeting assembled on August 25, 2025:
That the final subdivision plat submitted by Maurer, Gene E & Thompson, Carolyn, Allamakee County, Iowa, and described as: (See above) is found to be in conformity with Allamakee County’s Comprehensive Plan, having given consideration to its possible burden on public improvements and to the balance of interest between the proprietor, future purchasers and the public interest, and is approved and accepted by the Board of Supervisors in and for Allamakee County, Iowa.
The final Subdivision Plat and attachments are in conformance with the subdivision platting requirements, of the Code of Iowa and the Subdivision Ordinances of Allamakee County, Iowa, with the exception of waiving the requirement of a Performance Bond for improvements and installations.
The Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to endorse the Board’s recommendation of approval by certifying a copy of this Resolution for recording with said Plat and supporting documents in the Offices of the County Recorder and the County Auditor of Allamakee County, Iowa.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS August 25, 2025.
ATTEST:
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Chairperson County Auditor
25.311-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve resolution of subdivision plat for David & Joan Schwartz. Roll call: Clark-aye; Byrnes-aye; Keatley-aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION # 25.311
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of
David B & Joan E Schwatz
WHEREAS, David B & Joan E Schwatz, owner(s) as of the August 25, 2025 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:
LOT 3 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SW1/4-SE1/4) AND LOT 1 IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (NW1/4-SE1/4); BOTH IN SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 98 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, IOWA.; and
WHEREAS, the Subdivision to be created is located within Allamakee County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the owners have now requested that Allamakee County certify its approval of the final Plat of the Subdivision pursuant to Chapter 354 of the Code of Iowa and pursuant to the County’s subdivision requirements found in Chapter 7 of its Ordinances.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors at a regular meeting assembled on August 25, 2025:
That the final subdivision plat submitted by David B & Joan E Schwatz, Allamakee County, Iowa, and described as: (See above) is found to be in conformity with Allamakee County’s Comprehensive Plan, having given consideration to its possible burden on public improvements and to the balance of interest between the proprietor, future purchasers and the public interest, and is approved and accepted by the Board of Supervisors in and for Allamakee County, Iowa.
The final Subdivision Plat and attachments are in conformance with the subdivision platting requirements, of the Code of Iowa and the Subdivision Ordinances of Allamakee County, Iowa, with the exception of waiving the requirement of a Performance Bond for improvements and installations.
The Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to endorse the Board’s recommendation of approval by certifying a copy of this Resolution for recording with said Plat and supporting documents in the Offices of the County Recorder and the County Auditor of Allamakee County, Iowa.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS August 25, 2025.
ATTEST:
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Chairperson County Auditor
25.312-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Phillip & Vicki Hoffmann. Roll call: Clark-aye; Byrnes-aye; Keatley-aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION # 25.312
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of
Hoffman, Phillip & Vicki
WHEREAS, Hoffman, Phillip & Vicki, owner(s) as of the August 25, 2025 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:
LOT 2 AND LOT 3 IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SE1/4-NE1/4); LOT 1 AND LOT 2 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SW1/4-NE1/4); LOT 2 IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NE1/4-SW1/4); THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST (SE1/4-NW1/4); AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (NE1/4-NW1/4); ALL IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 97 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF 5TH P.M., ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, IOWA.; and
WHEREAS, the Subdivision to be created is located within Allamakee County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the owners have now requested that Allamakee County certify its approval of the final Plat of the Subdivision pursuant to Chapter 354 of the Code of Iowa and pursuant to the County’s subdivision requirements found in Chapter 7 of its Ordinances.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors at a regular meeting assembled on August 25, 2025:
That the final subdivision plat submitted by Hoffman, Phillip & Vicki, Allamakee County, Iowa, and described as: (See above) is found to be in conformity with Allamakee County’s Comprehensive Plan, having given consideration to its possible burden on public improvements and to the balance of interest between the proprietor, future purchasers and the public interest, and is approved and accepted by the Board of Supervisors in and for Allamakee County, Iowa.
The final Subdivision Plat and attachments are in conformance with the subdivision platting requirements, of the Code of Iowa and the Subdivision Ordinances of Allamakee County, Iowa, with the exception of waiving the requirement of a Performance Bond for improvements and installations.
The Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to endorse the Board’s recommendation of approval by certifying a copy of this Resolution for recording with said Plat and supporting documents in the Offices of the County Recorder and the County Auditor of Allamakee County, Iowa.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS August 25, 2025.
ATTEST:
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Chairperson County Auditor
25.313- Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Zachary & Erica Nosbisch. Roll call: Clark-aye; Byrnes-aye; Keatley-aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION # 25.313
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of
Nosbisch, Zachary A & Erica
WHEREAS, Nosbisch, Zachary A & Erica, owner(s) as of the August 25, 2025 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:
LOT 1 IN THE FRACTIONAL SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (FRL SW1/4-SW1/4) AND LOT 1 IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, BOTH IN SECTION 18; AND LOT 1 OF LOT 1, LOT 1 IN LOT 2, LOT 2 IN LOT 2, LOT 3, LOT 4 AND LOT 5, IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE FRACTIONAL NORTHWEST QUARTER (N1/2 FRL. NW1/4), SECTION 19; ALL IN TOWNSHIP 98 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, IOWA.; and
WHEREAS, the Subdivision to be created is located within Allamakee County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the owners have now requested that Allamakee County certify its approval of the final Plat of the Subdivision pursuant to Chapter 354 of the Code of Iowa and pursuant to the County’s subdivision requirements found in Chapter 7 of its Ordinances.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors at a regular meeting assembled on August 25, 2025:
That the final subdivision plat submitted by Nosbisch, Zachary A & Erica, Allamakee County, Iowa, and described as: (See above) is found to be in conformity with Allamakee County’s Comprehensive Plan, having given consideration to its possible burden on public improvements and to the balance of interest between the proprietor, future purchasers and the public interest, and is approved and accepted by the Board of Supervisors in and for Allamakee County, Iowa.
The final Subdivision Plat and attachments are in conformance with the subdivision platting requirements, of the Code of Iowa and the Subdivision Ordinances of Allamakee County, Iowa, with the exception of waiving the requirement of a Performance Bond for improvements and installations.
The Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to endorse the Board’s recommendation of approval by certifying a copy of this Resolution for recording with said Plat and supporting documents in the Offices of the County Recorder and the County Auditor of Allamakee County, Iowa.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS August 25, 2025.
ATTEST:
___________________________ ______________________________
Chairperson County Auditor
25.314-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Travis Erickson. Roll call: Clark-aye; Byrnes-aye; Keatley-aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION # 25.314
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of
Erickson, Travis
WHEREAS, Erickson, Travis, owner(s) as of the August 25, 2025 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:
LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND LOT 1 OF LOT 1 IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER IN SECTION 15-T96N-R5W, ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, IOWA.; and
WHEREAS, the Subdivision to be created is located within Allamakee County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the owners have now requested that Allamakee County certify its approval of the final Plat of the Subdivision pursuant to Chapter 354 of the Code of Iowa and pursuant to the County’s subdivision requirements found in Chapter 7 of its Ordinances.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors at a regular meeting assembled on August 25, 2025:
That the final subdivision plat submitted by Erickson, Travis, Allamakee County, Iowa, and described as: (See above) is found to be in conformity with Allamakee County’s Comprehensive Plan, having given consideration to its possible burden on public improvements and to the balance of interest between the proprietor, future purchasers and the public interest, and is approved and accepted by the Board of Supervisors in and for Allamakee County, Iowa.
The final Subdivision Plat and attachments are in conformance with the subdivision platting requirements, of the Code of Iowa and the Subdivision Ordinances of Allamakee County, Iowa, with the exception of waiving the requirement of a Performance Bond for improvements and installations.
The Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to endorse the Board’s recommendation of approval by certifying a copy of this Resolution for recording with said Plat and supporting documents in the Offices of the County Recorder and the County Auditor of Allamakee County, Iowa.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS August 25, 2025.
ATTEST:
___________________________ ______________________________
Chairperson County Auditor
25.315- Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Regancrest Farms. Roll call: Clark-aye; Byrnes-aye; Keatley-aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION # 25.315
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of
ReganCrest Farms
WHEREAS, ReganCrest Farms, owner(s) as of the August 25, 2025 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:
LOT 1 IN THE SOUTHWEST OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SW1/4-SE1/4); LOT 1 IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SE1/4-SW1/4); LOT 2 IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NE1/4-SW1/4); LOT 3 IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4-SW1/4); ALL IN SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 98 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, IOWA.; and
WHEREAS, the Subdivision to be created is located within Allamakee County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the owners have now requested that Allamakee County certify its approval of the final Plat of the Subdivision pursuant to Chapter 354 of the Code of Iowa and pursuant to the County’s subdivision requirements found in Chapter 7 of its Ordinances.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors at a regular meeting assembled on August 25, 2025:
That the final subdivision plat submitted by ReganCrest Farms, Allamakee County, Iowa, and described as: (See above) is found to be in conformity with Allamakee County’s Comprehensive Plan, having given consideration to its possible burden on public improvements and to the balance of interest between the proprietor, future purchasers and the public interest, and is approved and accepted by the Board of Supervisors in and for Allamakee County, Iowa.
The final Subdivision Plat and attachments are in conformance with the subdivision platting requirements, of the Code of Iowa and the Subdivision Ordinances of Allamakee County, Iowa, with the exception of waiving the requirement of a Performance Bond for improvements and installations.
The Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized and directed to endorse the Board’s recommendation of approval by certifying a copy of this Resolution for recording with said Plat and supporting documents in the Offices of the County Recorder and the County Auditor of Allamakee County, Iowa.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS August 25, 2025.
ATTEST:
___________________________ ______________________________
Chairperson County Auditor
Jean Bossom, Substance Abuse Prevention, showed an opioid emergency kit. A kit includes 2 sets of PPE as well as spoken instructions and a training video with space for one 2-dose package of Narcan. Kits do not come with Narcan – that must be obtained from a pharmacist. Bossom would like to place at least one kit in the courthouse, preferably next to the AED and she currently has 5 kits to be placed throughout the community.
Sheriff Mellick presented retirement letter for Deputy Kevin Bublitz. Mellick has done some testing for filling this position and also the new position approved in FY26 budget process. Mellick thanked Bublitz for this service to Allamakee County.
25.316-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve retirement of Kevin Bublitz. Motion carried.
With addition of a deputy, some new office equipment needs to be purchased. Mellick requested use of county credit card.
25.317-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve use of county credit card by Sheriff’s office not to exceed $800 for the purchase of Office supplies and furniture. Motion carried.
Mathy Construction, d/b/a River City Paving, is the only bidder for asphalt resurfacing on A11 and A16 at $4,755,520.84; about 10% over Ridenour’s estimate that was submitted to DOT in March 2025. The project, which was let by Iowa DOT and bids sent to Ridenour, is for about 35,000 ton of asphalt plus shoulder and guardrail. $2.3 million is federal aid, and farm to market dollars will also be used.
25.318-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve the bid of $4,755,520.84 from Mathy Construction d/b/a River City Paving for asphalt resurfacing on A11 &A16. Motion carried.
Department Head Updates: Engineer Ridenour reviewed the clean-up and road repairs following prior heavy rains; sand hauling for stockpile; road project updates; tandem truck received that was ordered 1.5 years ago; retirement with subsequent transfers within road department before posting the opening. John Roe reported on repairs on Recorder’s office air conditioning unit. Corey Snitker reported on the prior heavy rains as well and other county events; upcoming tabletop exercises. Laurie Moody reported on helping Clayton County; dog bite cases; other department updates. Sheriff Mellick reported on staffing and getting applicants for open positions; invited Supervisors to come observe at dispatch to see what working that position involves; camera system update. Auditor Beyer gave update on ISAC conference. Stephanie Runkle reported on ISAC conference. Supervisor Keatley reported on ISAC considering another option to counties for software.
25.319-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to adjourn. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Dan Byrnes, Chairperson Denise Beyer, Auditor
Documents
Posted: August 26, 2025 in 2025 Board of Supervisors Minutes & Agendas