12/29/2025 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 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.

25.440- Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from December 22, 2025 meeting. Motion carried.

 

Present at different times throughout the meeting: Joseph Moses – Waukon Standard, Denise Beyer – Clerk to Supervisors, Todd Blake, Karen Mathis.

 

Public Comment: Auditor Beyer reminded Supervisors of 2026 organizational meeting on Friday, January 2 at 9am.

 

Todd Blake with Iowa DOT reviewed the handout regarding placement of snow fence at county farm. Discussion included construction expense of the fence; amount of land to be taken out of the farm lease contract; the state could seed and mow between the snow fence and the road;  Iowa DOT pays $1/foot; 10-year lease requested; cropland renter could plant as close to the snow fence as they want as long as they don’t interfere with it. Supervisors will consult the county attorney and cropland tenant regarding any changes to the lease and contact Blake before approval.

 

Recorder Karen Mathis requested approval of appointing Lindsey Bieber as 2nd Deputy with Increase to 60% of Recorder’s salary in Recorder’s office, effective January 11.

25.441-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve Lindsey Bieber as 2nd Deputy in Recorder’s office at 60% of Recorder’s salary. Roll call – Clark-aye; Byrnes-aye; Keatley-aye. Motion carried.

 

Department Head updates: Recorder Mathis gave department update. Auditor Beyer gave update on Valuation process.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

 

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Dan Byrnes, Chairperson                                        Denise Beyer, Auditor