10/06 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

 

Meeting called to order by Byrnes.

25.352- Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve today’s agenda and minutes from September 29, 2025 meeting. Motion carried.

 

Present at different times throughout the meeting: Joseph Moses – Waukon Standard, Denise Beyer – Clerk to Supervisors, Mike Hohenbrink – Postville Herald, Jack Knight, Val Reinke, Jon Luchsinger, Clark Mellick, Tony Gericke, Gene Herman, Corey Snitker, Jane Regan, Amy Bresnahan, Roger Mohn.

 

Public Comment: Val Reinke reported on Horsfall’s 50th anniversary and other weekend/ upcoming events and meetings including a meeting for non-profits. Jack Knight thanked Supervisors for their input and oversight with the Zoning Board related to the Wind Energy Conversion Systems amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.

 

Jon Luchsinger informed Supervisors that fail-over internet (Mediacom) will be lost when we go to fiber; he has talked to US Cellular for $15/month plus $6/Gigabyte if we use it – up to a maximum of $75/billing cycle (month); if we don’t use it, it is just $15/month. Or for $39/month they have a government unlimited plan. A router would also be needed with 3 router options – $1,179 and 1,999 and $499. Jon has a follow-up meeting later this week and will come back with a recommendation.

 

Tony Gericke has one correction for the rock quarry contract and will put it back on the agenda next week.

 

Sheriff Mellick presented the First Amendment to Section 22.8 of the current Sheriff’s CBA and reviewed the negotiated and approved increase of $2.25/hour to the starting wage for Dispatcher/Jailer and Administrative Assistant and $3.00/hour for Dispatch/Jail Supervisor.

25.353-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve the amendment to Section 22.8 of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between Allamakee County Sheriff’s office and Sheriff’s Union, effective October 5, 2025. Motion carried.

 

Clark Mellick and Roger Mohn presented the bids for the concrete pad for the fire suppression tank and building for fire suppression pump – Chad Kelly Concrete bid $10,835 for both and Adam’s Concrete bid separately at $2,770 for the building pad and $10,491.75 for tank pad for a total bid of $13,261.75. Kelly Concrete is the low bidder. For electrical work Perry Novak Electric bid $39,949.23 – bids had been taken at a prior date. For the building for the fire suppression pump – two bids from Pat Stone Construction for $23,467.00 and Ashbacher Building Supplies for $9,610.00. Fire pump is on order and expected on December 8 – the company will do the installation. As soon as the foundation is in for the tank then Tank Depot can install the tank. The timeline/order of steps for the rest of the project was discussed. Heating for the building was discussed. Updated total estimated cost is $248,829.47 with all bids up to this point.

25.354-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve bid from Kelly Concrete for $10,835 for the building and tank foundations, the bid from Ashbacher Building Supplies of $9,610.00 for construction of building and bid from Perry Novak Electric of $39,949.23. Motion carried.

 

Supervisor Byrnes reported that the county’s insurance covers county appointed boards, and the Drainage District Board is not Supervisor-appointed. Gene Herman reported the Drainage District carries their own insurance. Herman clarified his question from prior week and reported on HUD funding from several years ago and the Upper Iowa River Watershed Management Authority Board that Rick Weymiller (from Drainage District Board) was on but was told he couldn’t serve anymore. Herman is looking for the first “report” and the last “report” from the Upper Iowa Water Management Authority Board. Herman reported that the state hydrologist wants to “just let the river go” beyond the Winneshiek/Allamakee line. Supervisor Byrnes reported that Board is still active and reviewed the projects in Winneshiek and Allamakee Counties and gave his understanding on why they chose to spend the money upriver in Winneshiek. Jack Knight reported that the Upper Iowa WMA misunderstood originally and had Drainage District members on the board but they later learned the Drainage Board members were not to be members so they were removed from the board.

 

Byrnes gave notification of electronic Manure Management Plans for W&M Ag LLC, Dalby site, DeSu Holsteins – Sec 7 & 12, Gav-N View Farms, Link 3.

 

25.355-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to accept and place on file quarterly report for Planning & Zoning. Motion carried.

 

Auditor Beyer mentioned having a pre-budget work session with Supervisors and December 8 was a tentative date discussed.

 

Department Head updates: Corey Snitker reported on county fire drill and upcoming activities and meetings. Engineer Ridenour reminded Supervisors of 6-county meeting on Thursday and gave project updates; financial audit field work this week. Sheriff Mellick gave update on assisting with Driftless Half Marathon this weekend; update on investigation regarding rock slide last week. Auditor Beyer gave update on FY25 financial audit this week and preparation update on upcoming November 4 election.

 

25.356-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to adjourn. Motion carried.

 

ATTEST:

 

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Dan Byrnes, Chairperson                                        Denise Beyer, Auditor

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