01/21/25 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025

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

 

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

 

25.029-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from January 13 and 14, 2025. Motion Carried.

 

The following people were present at various times throughout the meeting in person or via Zoom: Joseph Moses – Standard newspaper, Denise Beyer – Auditor/Clerk to Supervisors, Val Reinke, Corey Snitker, Sam Blatt, Lupita Solis, Deana Hageman, John Roe, Stephanie Runkle.

 

Public Comment: Val Reinke updated on legislative and community events.

 

Byrnes gave notification of eMMP filing for Scott Sanness.

 

Supervisors went to 4th floor to view and discuss the space and storage.

 

Sam Blatt and Lupita Solis with Riverview Center reviewed the free and confidential services for victims of sexual assault/violence and made FY26 budget request. In Allamakee County Riverview has provided services to 21 children and 12 adults with over 900 hours of services including legal, medical and social advocacy.

 

Deana Hageman reviewed RSVP services and statistics, thanked Supervisors for their support, and made FY26 budget request.

 

25.030-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Roeland Investments, LLC, Diane Berns, David R. Hansmeier, Dawn M. Heimer & Dawn M. Heimer Family Trust. Roll call: Clark-aye; Byrnes-aye; Keatley-aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #25.030

25.031-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Brad G. Berns. Roll call: Clark-aye; Byrnes-aye; Keatley-aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #25.031

Department Head updates: Stephanie Runkle invited Supervisors to Planning & Zoning work session regarding solar utility ordinance on Thursday, January 23 at 5:00pm. Denise Beyer gave New County Officer School and budget process updates. Tom Clark gave update on New County Officer School and visit to Juvenile Detention Center in Waterloo.

 

Library representative updates: Carmen Golay-Swizdor with Lansing Library gave update on programs and events held at Lansing Library; Learning Tree Child Care is located in the lower level of the library. Auditor Beyer shared comments from Crystal Duffy, Postville Librarian. Supervisors discussed 2025 meetings at libraries and Veterans Museum in Waukon.

25.032-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to meet at Veterans Museum in April/May and meet at libraries the 3rd Monday of the month as follows: Harpers Ferry in June, New Albin in July, Waterville in August, Postville in September, Lansing in October and Waukon in November.  Motion carried.

 

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