11/17/25 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

 

Meeting called to order by Byrnes.

25.397- Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from November 10 and 12, 2025 meeting. Motion carried.

 

Present at different times throughout the meeting: Joseph Moses – Waukon Standard, Denise Beyer – Clerk to Supervisors, Cate St. Clair, Val Reinke, Jack Knight, Corey Snitker, Dave Mooney, Jim Pladsen, Brian Ridenour.

 

Public Comment: Val Reinke reported on weekend events and upcoming meetings and events. Jack Knight reported the food bank in Postville has a new building; NRCS has funds available regarding conservation practices in the middle Yellow River area such as streambank erosion and sediment basins.

 

Cate St. Clair, Robey Memorial Library Director, thanked the Supervisors for their support; the Robey annual survey shows more and more rural patrons using the library with close to 30% of all patrons being rural; the Books for Babies program provides a free book to new babies born at Veterans Memorial Hospital. St. Clair shared usage numbers.

 

As part of the 3rd reading of Amendment #19 to Zoning Ordinance L, Supervisor Byrnes read a letter received Friday from the Center for Rural Affairs regarding the Wind Energy Conversion Systems. Jim Pladsen of Planning & Zoning Commission said P&Z meets Wednesday night and they can discuss if/what they want to do with these comments if the Supervisors choose to wait on approval of the 3rd reading today.

25.398-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to table the consideration of 3rd reading of Amendment #19 to Zoning Ordinance L until November 24 meeting. Motion carried.

 

Engineer Ridenour presented diesel and gas margin quotes for all the secondary roads shops. He invited 8 companies to bid; 4 sent in a proposal. Low bids are as follows:

Mulgrew Oil at $.0939 for Division 1; Hovden Oil for Divisions 2 through 8 at $0.179.

25.399-Motion Clark/Second Byrnes to approve diesel and gasoline margin quotes: Mulgrew for Division 1 at 0.0939 and Hovden Oil for Divisions 2 – 8 at $0.179. Keatley abstained. Byrnes and Clark – aye. Motion carried.

 

Department Head updates: Mooney gave report on Winneshiek landfill – county could be allowed in without the rest of the cities in the county being required, however this is contingent on approval from all landfill stakeholders; also reported on poor quality service from Republic waste management service. Corey Snitker gave update on Hazard Mitigation Plan review and other updates. Engineer Ridenour gave road project updates and reported on increased usage of Great River Road due to Black Hawk bridge closure; vacancies in department. Auditor Beyer reminded Supervisors of second canvass tomorrow morning and other department updates.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

 

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Dan Byrnes, Chairperson                                        Denise Beyer, Auditor

 

 

WORK SESSION:

Present: Tom Clark, Dan Byrnes, Dennis Keatley, Corey Snitker, Jane Regan, Brian Ridenour, John Roe, Denise Beyer

Supervisors and others present discussed the 8 recommendations from EMC Insurance following their walk-through of the building and property with Jane Regan of Upper Iowa Insurance and custodian John Roe on October 28. Discussion was held on how to address each recommendation and Jane Regan will reply to EMC on behalf of the county.

Jane Regan also gave an update on Workers Comp experience mod.

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