12/22/25 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 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.

25.431- Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from December 15, 2025 meeting. Motion carried.

 

Present at different times throughout the meeting: Joseph Moses – Waukon Standard, Denise Beyer – Clerk to Supervisors, Todd Blake, Nicki Smedsrud, Val Reinke, Benita Gossman, Mike Hohenbrink – Postville Herald, Trisha Wilkins, Laurie Moody, Corey Snitker, Brian Ridenour.

 

Public Comment: Todd Blake with Iowa DOT presented information regarding putting a permanent snow fence at the county farm to help with drifting snow on Highway 9; would require about 0.75 acres and the state does pay the county for placing the snow fence. Supervisors will place this on next week’s agenda. Val Reinke updated on local events and meetings including the demolition of the BlackHawk bridge in Lansing last Friday and open house at the new apartment buildings in SW Waukon.

 

Trisha Wilkins, Northeast Iowa Community Action Corp CEO, reviewed services offered and provided to Allamakee residents by NEICAC and made FY27 budget request.

 

Treasurer Nicki Smedsrud presented the Allamakee County Investment Policy for review. No changes; it has to be reviewed and signed every 2 years. Supervisors reviewed and noted no changes.

25.432-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve the Allamakee County Investment Policy. Motion carried.

 

Auditor Beyer presented liquor license renewal application.

25.433-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve liquor license renewal application for KKG Performance Horses. Motion carried.

 

Auditor Beyer spoke about the option for setting space heater policies at other county buildings. Supervisors agree that this policy is for the courthouse.

25.434-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve the Allamakee County space heater policy for the courthouse building. Motion carried.

 

Payroll and claim schedules for 2026 were presented.

25.435-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve 2026 Claims and Payroll schedules as presented with claims due to Auditors office by noon the Wednesday prior to the Monday claims will be paid. Motion carried.

 

Clark Mellick reviewed quotes for lights for courthouse parking lots. Quote for lights is $1,341.60; Ken Kerr estimates about $3,000 labor for install. Benita Gossman, Clerk of Court, asked about adjusting the light on the pole to ensure the move will provide the light intended. Plan is for new floodlight on building to cover front 2 rows and the light on the pole would light the back 2 rows once it is moved. If the lighting is still not sufficient, then the issue can be revisited.

25.436-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve the request for lighting of the north parking lot up to $4,500. Motion carried.

 

Corey Snitker gave update from last security meeting – north staircase will be marked for employees only; working with fire marshal on some door placement questions; removal of bars from 4th floor office windows for fire escape/safety reasons.

 

Brian Ridenour requested approval of hiring Head Mechanic to fill a vacancy.

25.437-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve hiring Scott Panos full time as Head Mechanic, starting January 5, 2026 at $26.05/hour. Motion carried.

 

Ridenour presented bids for Patterson Creek truss bridge project – bids taken through DOT.

Brennan Construction Co – $847,586.10; Minnowa Construction – $875,335.50. Engineer’s estimate is $742,245.80. Low bid Brennan is about 14.19% over Engineer’s estimate. Ridenour recommends approval.

25.438-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve Brennan Construction Co low bid of $847,586.10 for Patterson Creek truss bridge replacement project. Motion carried.

 

Department Head updates: Corey Snitker gave department and budget updates. Treasurer Nicki Smedsrud gave department update including busy end-of-year renewals and trainings for new systems. Engineer Ridenour updated on Lansing Blackhawk bridge implosion, interviews for vacancies and other department updates. Sheriff Mellick gave update on construction of water tank building and other department updates. Auditor Beyer gave update on valuations process.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

 

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Dan Byrnes, Chairperson                                        Denise Beyer, Auditor

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