11/03/25 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

 

Meeting was called to order by Byrnes.

25.375- Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from October 27, 2025 meeting. Motion carried.

 

Present at different times throughout the meeting: Joseph Moses – Waukon Standard, Denise Beyer – Clerk to Supervisors, Mike Hohenbrink – Postville Herald, Nicki Smedsrud, Jack Knight, Val Reinke, Stephanie Runkle, Ray Mullarkey, Corey Snitker, Dave Mooney, Heather Homewood.

 

Public Comment: Val Reinke reviewed Chicago Federal Reserve tour and will email a write-up and pictures to Supervisors; spoke about an award granted to Winneshiek Energy District and updated on annual meeting and other upcoming events and meetings. Jack Knight commented on the Winneshiek Energy District grant award and the role they play in working with Allamakee Energy District.

 

25.376-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to open public hearing for amendment to Zoning Ordinance regarding Wind Energy Conversion Systems.  Motion carried.

 

Zoning Administrator Runkle gave reviewed the process for writing the Wind Energy Conversion Systems amendment to Zoning Ordinance L and things the P&Z Commission took into consideration. The amendment covers the allowing of Wind Energy Conversion Systems, the types, where they can be and what requires a conditional use permit. Comments on setbacks and number of turbines per acre were heard.

 

25.377- Motion Keatley/Second Clark to close public hearing for amendment to Zoning Ordinance regarding Wind Energy Conversion Systems.  Motion carried.

 

25.378-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve first reading of Amendment #19 to Zoning Ordinance L regarding Wind Energy Conversion Systems. Motion carried.

 

25.379-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to set second reading of Amendment #19 to Zoning Ordinance L for November 10, 2025 at 9:30am and third reading for November 17, 2025 at 9:30 am. Motion carried.

 

Supervisor Byrnes gave notification of electronically filed Manure Management Plan for Suttle Creek.

 

25.380-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to accept and place on file quarterly report from Sheriff. Motion carried.

 

Treasurer Nicki Smedsrud had a volunteer with Iowa Organ Donor Network request to set up a table on November 13 to raise awareness for organ donation.

25.381-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to allow Iowa Organ Donor Network to set up a table on November 13 in the courthouse. Motion carried.

 

Heather Homewood, Veterans Affairs Director, read a proclamation for Operation Green Light for Veterans and explained the goal of bringing awareness to Veterans Day and appreciation and support of Veterans. Goal is to have green lights in windows of county buildings.

25.382-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to proclaim Allamakee County a Green Light for Veterans County from November 4-11, 2025. Motion carried.

 

Auditor Beyer presented proposed 2026 Allamakee County holidays – New Year’s Day, MLK, Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day (observed), Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (two days) and Christmas (two days).

25.383-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve 2026 Allamakee County holidays as presented. Motion carried.

 

Dave Mooney, Solid Waste, requested permission to hire part-time help.

25.384-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve hiring John Schellhammer part-time at $20/hour starting November 4, 2025. Motion carried.

 

Department Head updates: Nicki Smedsrud reported delinquent tax notices were sent out Friday and the state is creating a new Motor Vehicle and Drivers License system. Corey Snitker gave update on meetings and trainings; recommended Supervisors review Iowa DOGE report; grant opportunity update for Emergency Management. Heather Homewood reported Veterans Affairs has not been affected by the Federal government shutdown. Auditor Beyer reported on tomorrow’s City-School election and reminded Supervisors of the first canvass on Wednesday, November 12 at 8:30am and second canvass on Tuesday, November 18 at 8:30 am. Stephanie Runkle reported that following the adoption of the amendment for Wind Energy Conversion Systems, the Zoning Commission will begin working on an amendment for high density computing facilities.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

 

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Dan Byrnes, Chairperson                                        Denise Beyer, Auditor

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