11/24/25 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2025

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

 

Meeting called to order by Byrnes.

25.403- Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from November 17 & 18, 2025 meeting. Motion carried.

 

Present at different times throughout the meeting: Joseph Moses – Waukon Standard, Denise Beyer – Clerk to Supervisors, Mike Hohenbrink – Postville Herald, Doug Mullen, Jon Luchsinger, Corey Snitker, Clark Mellick, Brian Ridenour, Laurie Moody.

 

Public Comment: Auditor Beyer reported that the Iowa State Association of Counties 99-county tour will be planning their visit to NE Iowa soon. Doug Mullen talked about wind energy and battery storage system taxation.

 

Jon Luchsinger is waiting on router prices to go with failover internet pricing. No discussion on this today. Luchsinger also presented cybersecurity training option and prices from KnowBe4– Solutions is part of this option with Platinum and Gold pricing levels – Platinum offers more training customization. Supervisors discussed the options.

25.404- Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve the cybersecurity training option for KnowBe4 for $8,169.20 with $1,750 paid first year and $6,419.20 paid over 3 years. Motion carried.

 

25.405-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Dennis, Donald and Randy Troendle. Roll call: Clark-aye; Byrnes-aye; Keatley-aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #25.405

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of

Troendle, Dennis J., Donald & Randy

 

WHEREAS, Troendle, Dennis J., Donald & Randy, owner(s) as of the November 24, 2025 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:

 

LOT 1-8 OF CREEK VIEW II SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 99 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST OF THE 5TH PM IN ALLAMAKEE COUNTRY, IOWA, AS SURVEYED IN 2025.; 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 November 24, 2025:

 

That the final subdivision plat submitted by Troendle, Dennis J., Donald & Randy, 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 November 24, 2025.

 

ATTEST:

 

___________________________                 ______________________________

Chairperson                                       County Auditor

 

25.406-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve resolution of subdivision plat for William Kerndt. Roll call: Clark-aye; Byrnes-aye; Keatley-aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #25.406

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of

Kerndt, William C

 

WHEREAS, Kerndt, William C, owner(s) as of the November 24, 2025 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:

 

LOT 3, LOT 4, AND LOT 5 IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE1/4-SE1/4) OF SECTION 19; LOT 1 OF LOT 2, LOT 2 OF LOT 2, LOT 3 OF LOT 2, LOT 4 OF LOT 2, AND LOT 5 OF LOT 2 IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE1/4-NE1/4) OF SECTION 30; LOT 1, LOT 1 OF LOT 2 OF LOT 2, LOT 2 OF LOT 2 OF LOT 2, AND LOT 3 OF LOT 2 OF LOT 2 IN THE 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 November 24, 2025:

 

That the final subdivision plat submitted by Kerndt, William C, 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 November 24, 2025.

 

ATTEST:

 

___________________________                 ______________________________

Chairperson                                       County Auditor

 

Third reading of Amendment #19 to Zoning Ordinance L was tabled last week due to a letter from Center for Rural Affairs. The Planning & Zoning Board met last week and no changes to language will be made in the Wind Energy Conversion Systems ordinance. Doug Mullen commented he has no issues with the ordinance as it is; also mentioned bird strikes in reference to the blades of the wind turbines.

25.407-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve the 3rd reading of Amendment #19 to Zoning Ordinance L. Motion carried.

 

25.408-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to adopt Amendment #19 to Zoning Ordinance L. Motion carried.

 

Sheriff Mellick requested trading in 2 patrol vehicles – obtained quotes from Torkelson Motors for two 2026 1500 Ram crew cab 4x4s; looking to trade a 2019 Ram 1500 and a 2021 Chevy 1500 Silverado. They will plan to reutilize as much upfitting equipment as they can. Byrnes asked if a quote on a Chevy can be obtained. No action today.

 

Mellick reported the Sheriff’s office has two drones and need someone licensed to operate them – the deputies are normally busy with the emergency situation; Mellick would like to hire a couple of firemen with their 107B licensing to fly a drone; part-time as needed (about 6 times/year); paid an hourly rate; recommends $30/hour. Mellick has one application so far and recommends Dakota Hawes, currently a Waukon fireman.

25.409-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve hiring Dakota Hawes part-time as-needed as drone operator for Sheriff’s office with a start date of December 1, 2025 at $30/hour. Motion carried.

 

Byrnes presented the request from ISAC to support an amicus brief to be filed on behalf of ISAC membership requesting the Supreme Court of the United States hear the Couser v Shelby County case. Byrnes also read a template letter from ISAC to support this case. No action today; put back on next week’s agenda.

 

Department Head updates: Engineer Ridenour reminded Supervisors of legislative forum in Calmar on December 18; Governor’s proclamation regarding harvest weight limits on roads; employee opening updates. Corey Snitker gave weather updates; new fire system install scheduled for early December; Christmas train in county today; EMPG grant update. Sheriff Mellick gave body cam updates and update on water system project; an update next week on vacancies in jail/dispatch positions; reviewing court security during trials with update to follow at a later date; updating lighting in courthouse parking lots. Auditor Beyer gave department updates and reminded Supervisors of December 8 pre-budget work session and December 9 Compensation Board meeting.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

 

__________________________________                          _______________________________________

Dan Byrnes, Chairperson                                        Denise Beyer, Auditor

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