12/08/25 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

 

Meeting called to order by Byrnes followed by Pledge of Allegiance.

25.415- Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from December 1, 2025 meeting. Motion carried.

 

Present at different times throughout the meeting: Joseph Moses – Waukon Standard, Denise Beyer – Clerk to Supervisors, Dan Snyder – Martin Equipment, Corey Snitker, Brian Ridenour,   Dylan Anderson – Ziegler Caterpillar, Clark Mellick.

 

Public Comment: Supervisor Tom Clark informed the planned date for the implosion of the Black Hawk bridge in Lansing is December 18 at 9:30 a.m., contingent on weather and with the time being approximate and flexible.

 

Supervisor Byrnes gave notification that Manure Management Plan updates have been filed by Scott Sanness and Grove 5.

 

Supervisor Clark reported there are 4 offices that still need dropped ceilings and reported the estimated cost will be around $17,000 including lights, with about $12,000 ARPA funds left for this and remainder from courthouse budget. Clark recommends approval to proceed.

25.416-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve installation of dropped ceilings in the last 4 offices using ARPA funds and courthouse budget at a cost of approximately $17,000 including lighting. Motion carried.

 

Discussion regarding the liquor license renewal for KKG Performance Horses. Auditor Beyer still has no access to see the application on the new Alcoholic Beverage Division website. No action taken.

 

Sheriff Mellick provided bids/quotes for new sheriff vehicles:

Torkelson’s: Ram 1500 with Chevy Silverado trade in – $40,038; Ram 1500 with Ram trade-in – $42,038;

Karl Chevrolet: Tahoe with Chevy trade-in – $39,864 and Tahoe with Dodge trade-in – $41,653.

25.417-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to accept bids from Karl Chevrolet for $39,864 for vehicle #1 and $41,653 for vehicle #2 after trade-in. Motion carried.

 

Engineer Ridenour presented federal aid agreement for 100% of bridge construction. Clear Creek bridge on A26 – Iowa River Drive. Estimated $750K replacement cost.

25.418-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve signing the IDOT Federal Aid agreement for Clear Creek Bridge Replacement on Iowa River Drive (A26). Motion carried.

 

Engineer presented bids for motor grader with trade-in. Net bids after trade-in are $305,000 for Deere 772GPAWD and $307,000 for Caterpillar 140AWD. Ridenour recommends the Caterpillar.

25.419-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve the purchase of the CAT 140AWD for net price of $307,000. Motion carried.

 

Engineer requested use of county credit card for replacement of traffic beacon.

25.420-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve use of county credit card by Engineer’s office for purchase of a traffic beacon costing approximately $300. Motion carried.

 

Department Head updates: Corey Snitker updated on recent events, upcoming Safety meeting, new fire detection system installed last week and Lansing bridge demo date. Engineer Ridenour thanked Supervisors for approval of motor grader; gave update on filling 5 open positions; one retiree interested in helping temporarily while they are short-staffed; Governor’s proclamation regarding suspending restrictions on transportation of motor fuels. Sheriff Mellick gave update on water storage tank installation, other water system project updates; other department updates. Auditor Beyer sent out budget worksheets over the weekend; update on valuations process. Engineer Ridenour reminded everyone of normal snow removal operations.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

 

__________________________________                          _______________________________________

Dan Byrnes, Chairperson                                        Denise Beyer, Auditor

 

 

PRE-BUDGET WORK SESSION

Following business meeting

Supervisors and Auditor Beyer scheduled dates for budget work sessions on January 5, 7, 12 and 14; discussed the FY27 budgeting process, potential areas to cut expenses and things to consider for long-term budget planning. Once valuations are completed Supervisors can begin to look at taxable valuation and potential tax dollars.

 

ATTEST:

 

__________________________________                          _______________________________________

Dan Byrnes, Chairperson                                        Denise Beyer, Auditor

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