08/31/26 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 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.

26.296-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve today’s agenda and minutes from August 24, 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, Dave Mooney, Amy Bresnahan, Stephanie Runkle, Jill Kistler, Karmen Piggott, Ann Klees, Corey Snitker, Brian Ridenour.

 

Public Comment: Dave Mooney, Solid Waste, reported that the City of Waukon is not interested in meeting at this time regarding how to work together to handle the city resident use of rural solid waste. Mooney will wait until the city decides on their contract for city solid waste to approach the matter again.

 

26.297-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to open public hearing for FY27 Allamakee County budget amendment. Motion carried.

 

Auditor Beyer reviewed the amendment for Solid Waste garbage truck.

 

26.298-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to close public hearing for FY27 Allamakee County budget amendment. Motion carried.

 

26.299-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to adopt FY27 Allamakee County budget amendment. Motion carried.

 

26.300-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to adopt appropriations resolution for FY27 Allamakee County budget amendment. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-aye. Motion carried.

APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION #26.300

WHEREAS, it is desired to make appropriations for each of the different officers and departments for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, in accordance with Section 331.434, Subsection 6, Code of Iowa.

 

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

 

Section 1.  The amounts itemized by fund and by department or office on the following schedule are hereby appropriated from the resources of each fund so itemized, and the department or office listed in the first column on the same line of the schedule.

 

Section 2.  Subject to the provisions of other county procedures and regulations and applicable state law, the appropriations authorized under Section 1 shall constitute authorization for the department or officer listed to make expenditures or incur obligations from the itemized fund, effective July 1, 2026.

 

Section 3.  In accordance with Section 331.437, Code of Iowa, no department or officer shall expend or contract to expend any money or incur any liability, or enter into any contract which by its terms involves the expenditure of money for any purpose in excess of the amounts appropriated pursuant to this resolution.

 

Section 4.  If at any time during the 2026/2027 budget year the Auditor shall ascertain that, the available resources of a fund for that year will be less than said fund’s total appropriations, she shall immediately so inform the board and recommend appropriate corrective action.

 

Section 5.  The Auditor shall establish separate accounts for the appropriations authorized in Section 1, each of which account shall indicate the amount of the appropriation, the amounts charged thereto, and the unencumbered balance.  The Auditor shall report the status of such accounts to the applicable departments and offices monthly, during the 2026/2027 budget year.

 

Section 6. All appropriations authorized pursuant to this resolution lapse at the close of the business day on June 30, 2027.

 

The above and foregoing resolution was adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Allamakee County, Iowa on this 31st day of August, 2026, the vote thereon being as follows:

 

AYES:________________________________                    NAYS:_____________________________________

 

 

_____________________________________                      ___________________________________________

Tom Clark, Chairperson                                             Dan Byrnes, Member

 

Attest:

 

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Dennis Keatley, Member                                             Denise Beyer, County Auditor

 

 

 

26.301-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to open public hearing regarding Amendment 21 to Zoning Ordinance L and Zoning District of the Official Zoning Map of Allamakee County of three parcels on Deere Road from I-1 Limited Industrial to A-1 Agricultural. Motion carried.

 

Stephanie Runkle provided maps and explained the request for zoning change – Jacob Proctor wants to build a house; zoning needs to be changed from Industrial to Agricultural for this purpose.

 

26.302- Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to close public hearing regarding Amendment 21 to Zoning Ordinance L and Zoning District of the Official Zoning Map of Allamakee County of three parcels on Deere Road from I-1 Limited Industrial to A-1 Agricultural. Motion carried.

 

26.303-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve first reading of Amendment 21 to Zoning Ordinance L and Zoning District of the Official Zoning Map of Allamakee County of three parcels on Deere Road from I-1 Limited Industrial to A-1 Agricultural. Motion carried.

 

26.304-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to set second and third readings for Amendment 21 at Sept 8 at 9:10 for second reading and Sept 14 at 9:10 for third reading. Motion carried.

 

Jill Kistler, Assistant County Attorney, and Karmen Piggott, Victim Witness Coordinator, presented information regarding a $43,378 federal grant awarded for VWC salary; 4-year grant beginning October 2026; FY27 budget amendment needed; Net zero dollar budget change – Revenue increase of $11,255 and Expense increase of $11,255. Funds will go to VWC salary, FICA and IPERS and cannot be used to supplant county share of expenses. Question asked by Byrnes whether some of grant could be used to fund courtroom security officer; No it cannot; Kistler and Piggott offered to search for grants and write a grant proposal for courtroom security funding.

26.305-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to set September 28, 2026 at 9:10 am for FY27 Allamakee County budget amendment for VWC grant. Motion carried.

 

Runkle presented plat for approval tabled from last week.

26.306-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Gary & Ann White Trust. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #26.306

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of

White, Gary & Anne Trust

 

WHEREAS, White, Gary & Anne Trust, owner(s) as of the August 31, 2026 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:

 

LOT 1 IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE1/4-NE1/4) OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 97 NORTH, RANGE 6 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 31, 2026:

 

That the final subdivision plat submitted by White, Gary & Anne Trust, 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 31, 2026.

 

ATTEST:

 

___________________________                 ______________________________

Chairperson                                       County Auditor

 

Auditor Beyer presented listing of all boards/commissions with terms ending 12/31/26 highlighted; includes the Judicial Magistrate Appointing Commission this year.

 

Auditor Beyer requested permission to hire temporary in-office help during the upcoming General election.

26.307-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve hire of temporary part-time election help for the 2026 General election at $13.75/hour with hires and hours at discretion of Auditor. Motion carried.

 

Corey Snitker reported on courthouse security policy and requested approval. Per the policy, anyone needing access to the camera system will need permission from Corey Snitker or Clark Mellick.

26.308-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve Allamakee County Courthouse Security Camera Policy Letter. Motion carried.

 

Department Head updates: Engineer Ridenour gave road project updates. Corey Snitker gave update on fire extinguisher and exit sign checks; upcoming trainings, meetings and events; Sept 23 PEO training; Fire drill Oct 6. Auditor Beyer gave update on tax statements arriving in mailboxes last week; election prep update and other department updates.

 

Supervisors viewed road projects with Engineer Ridenour.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

__________________________________                          _______________________________________

Tom Clark, Chairperson                                           Denise Beyer, Auditor

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