10/27/25 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

 

Meeting was called to order by Byrnes.

25.369- Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from October 20, 2025 meeting. Motion carried.

 

Present at different times throughout the meeting: Joseph Moses – Waukon Standard, Denise Beyer – Clerk to Supervisors, Claire Opperman, Roger Mohn, Mike Hohenbrink – Postville Herald, Clark Mellick, Karson Hennings, Amy Bresnahan, Dave Mooney.

 

Public Comment: None

 

Claire Opperman presented plat for approval.

25.370-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Mary Wachter Estate et al. Roll call: Clark-aye; Byrnes-aye; Keatley-aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #25.370

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of

Watcher, Mary Estate et al

 

WHEREAS, Watcher, Mary Estate et al, owner(s) as of the October 27, 2025 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:

 

LOT 3, LOT 4, LOT 5, AND LOT 6 IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NW1/4-SW1/4) OF SECTION 17; LOT 2 AND LOT 3 IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW1/4-SW 1/4) OF SECTION 17; AND LOT 1, LOT 2, AND LOT 3 IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORHTWEST (NW1/4-NW1/4) OF SECTION 20; ALL IN TOWNSHIP 96 NORTH , RANGE 3 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 October 27, 2025:

 

That the final subdivision plat submitted by Watcher, Mary Estate et al, 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 October 27, 2025.

 

ATTEST:

 

___________________________                 ______________________________

Chairperson                                       County Auditor

 

25.371-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve appointing Jim Magner and George Beardmore to the Historic Preservation Commission with terms expiring 12/31/2027.  Motion carried.

 

Clark Mellick and Roger Mohn presented a change order for Kelly Concrete – the original proposal was for $10,835 but Mohn neglected to include site preparation on original bid request. Kelly submitted bid of $1,500 for site prep work. Mohn noted that the total of the original proposal plus the change order is still less than the other bid received.

25.372-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve the change order in the amount of $1,500 for the site preparation work for Public Safety Center water system project. Motion carried.

 

Sheriff Mellick recommended hiring a deputy Karson Hennings to fill one of two deputy sheriff openings, with starting date of today; Hennings will attend the Law Enforcement Academy starting in January.

25.373-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve hiring of deputy sheriff Karson Hennings starting today, October 27, 2025 with pay starting at 65% of Sheriff’s salary per union contract. Motion carried.

 

Department Head updates: Sheriff Mellick gave department update including talking to Kramer for BlackHawk bridge demolition about helping with traffic/crowd control the day of bridge demolition. Mellick and Mohn have been talking to Scott Hartong regarding demolition of the existing water tower. Auditor Beyer gave election update for November 4, 2025 City-School election. Dave Mooney reported that a 4% increase was supposed to be effective this week on a contract with Republic sanitation (formerly Town & Country), but Dave negotiated with the company due to lack of service quality and they have agreed to no 4% increase this year.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

 

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Dan Byrnes, Chairperson                                        Denise Beyer, Auditor