01/26/26 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026

(UNOFFICIAL)

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

 

Meeting called to order by Supervisor Clark, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

26.045-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from January 20, 2026. 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 and Clerk to Supervisors, John Bauercamper, Jackie Cooper, Laurie Moody, Nicki Smedsrud, Stephanie Runkle, Clark Mellick, Grayson Rowlet, Jane Regan, Corey Snitker.

 

Public Comment: John Bauercamper reported that the Historical Society/Veterans Museum has offered all Veterans organizations use of their building while the condition of the Waukon City Hall is assessed. The Clerk of Court has questioned the storage of old court records; the Historical  Society agrees to keep records that departments are required to retain but the offices do not need access to or have space for; Bauercamper will help make an inventory of what the Clerk of Court office must keep and work with the state to determine what can be kept by Historical Society; if any other county offices have records that the Historical Society could store for them, they should contact John Bauercamper.

 

Jackie Cooper from Main Street Lansing made a request $6,750 in hotel/motel tax funds and stated ways the funds would be used to help bring people to Lansing during the Blackhawk Bridge closure. Main Street Lansing grants were explained as well as any required matches for the grants. Cooper also explained a Main Street Iowa “rebrand” project that would be completed with the help of one of the grants. Cooper invited Supervisors to the Main Street Lansing annual meeting and presented information on upcoming Lansing events and Iowa tourism data.

 

Runkle presented plat for approval:

26.046-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to approve resolution of subdivision plat for Terry and Mary Cannady. Roll call: Keatley-aye; Byrnes-aye; Clark-aye. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #26.046

RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT of

Cannady, Terry & Mary

 

WHEREAS, Cannady, Terry & Mary, owner(s) as of the January 26, 2025 has submitted the attached Final Plat and supporting documents representing:

 

LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 4, LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 5, AND AND LOT 1 OF LOT 2 OF LOT 5; ALL IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER (SE 1/4-NW1/4) OF SECTIO 20, TOWNSHIP 96 NORTH, RANGE 6 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 January 26, 2025:

 

That the final subdivision plat submitted by Cannady, Terry & Mary, 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 January 26, 2025.

 

ATTEST:

 

___________________________                 ______________________________

Chairperson                                       County Auditor

 

26.047-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to approve appointment of Teresa Severson as a member of Planning & Zoning Commission. Motion carried.

 

26.048-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to accept and place on file quarterly report for Veterans Affairs. Motion carried.

 

Clark Mellick presented letter of retirement for dispatcher/jailer Glen Jevne.

 

Grayson Rowlet, Waukon City Manager, gave background of the city’s insurance building walk-through which led to an inspection of the City Hall building; following that inspection the structural integrity of City Hall is in question requiring the city to vacate; the City needs space for the 5 employees which needs to include a place to continue offering services to the public. Auditor Beyer explained that she, Tom Clark and Rowlet toured options at the courthouse last week, including the former CSS offices and the vacant east side of the building across the street to the south, the former Relief Office. The length of the use of county courthouse space is unknown; discussion on a contract/lease agreement; Jane Regan will add the courthouse location to the city’s liability line; a payment box would temporarily be placed at the building across the street following Supervisor approval of city use of county building spaces; County Attorney will be asked to draw up a lease agreement for this situation. Rowlet would like the city employees be able to vacate City Hall as soon as possible with goal of Feb 3, pending the approval of a lease. Once a lease is approved, then the move date can be finalized.

26.049-Motion Byrnes/Second Keatley to authorize the rental of county office spaces to the City of Waukon and allow movement of IT and office furniture and equipment prior to lease being formalized at next Monday’s Supervisor meeting. Motion carried.

 

Engineer Ridenour does not need to revise letting dates for bridge projects.

 

Jane Regan, Secretary of County Compensation Board, reported on the County Compensation Board recommendation for FY27 elected official salaries as follows: $2,000 for Supervisors with a $2,000 stipend for Chairperson; 4% increase for Attorney, Treasurer, Recorder and Treasurer with a stipend of $6,000 for Auditor for extra duties and 5% increase for Sheriff.

Jane Regan spoke about anticipated increases in county insurance rates; EMC insurance has dropped the courthouse coverage and Regan listed the companies that she has requested quotes from Zurich, Kinsale and ICAP to insure the courthouse.

 

Department Head updates: Corey Snitker gave meeting and department updates. Engineer Ridenour gave department updates including his new hire changing his mind and needing to advertise again for that position. Sheriff Mellick gave department updates. Auditor Beyer gave department updates including New Construction report being filed, office staff working on W-2s and 1099s.

 

26.050-Motion Keatley/Second Byrnes to adjourn. Motion carried.

 

ATTEST:

__________________________________                          _______________________________________

Tom Clark, Chairperson                                          Denise Beyer, Auditor

 

 

BUDGET WORK SESSION

Following the Board meeting Supervisors Keatley and Clark and Auditor Beyer moved into a budget work session and met with department heads and others to discuss FY27 budget proposals. No action taken.

 

Attest:

__________________________________                          _______________________________________

Tom Clark, Chairperson                                          Denise Beyer, Auditor

Documents

Posted: January 27, 2026 in 2026 Board of Supervisors Minutes & Agendas

All Documents