3/16/26 BOS Minutes

MINUTES OF THE ALLAMAKEE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026

(UNOFFICIAL)

Board members present: Byrnes, Keatley, Clark (via Zoom). All members voting “AYE” unless noted. Byrnes chaired the meeting since Clark attended via Zoom.

 

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

26.101-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve today’s agenda and minutes from March 9, 2026. Motion Carried.

 

The following people were present at various times throughout the meeting in person or via Zoom: Joseph Moses – Waukon Standard, Denise Beyer – Auditor and Clerk to Supervisors, Jenny Hennessy – Hacker Nelson, Mike Hohenbrink – Postville Herald, Laurie Moody, Amy Bresnahan, Brian Ridenour, Stephanie Runkle, Brian Huinker, Janel Eglseder.

 

Public Comment: None

 

Jenny Hennessy with Hacker Nelson CPA firm reviewed the FY25 Allamakee County financial audit results, showing an unmodified, clean audit opinion; the county is in a good financial position. One finding for related party transactions over the $6,000 threshold was noted.

 

26.102-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve use of county credit card for County Attorney office supplies in amount of $302.47. Motion carried.

 

26.103-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve setting Apri l3 at 9:10am for public hearing for FY26 County budget amendment. Motion carried.

 

Brian Huinker, health insurance agent, reported on the transition to ISAC Health Insurance plan for FY27; county increasing county contribution to $1,175 per employee per month; reviewed partial self-funding; new ISAC Wellness Program associated with the health plan and the positive effect that participation can have on future premiums.

 

26.104-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve ISAC as the FY27 Allamakee County Health Insurance Provider. Motion carried.

 

26.105-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve $660 for FY27 Flex Carryover amount. Motion carried.

 

26.106-Motion Clark/Second Keatley to approve medical flex spending maximum contributions of $3,400 for medical flex accounts and $7,500 for dependent care flex accounts for FY27. Motion carried.

 

Janel Eglseder reviewed the past participation in the employee blood draw during the flu shot clinic.

26.107-Motion Keatley/Second Clark to approve paying for the basic preventative blood draw panel for employees in FY27, with spouses eligible who are covered under county health insurance plan. Motion carried.

 

No action on 9:45 item.

 

Department Head updates: Engineer Ridenour gave department update. Auditor Beyer gave ISAC meeting and department update. Stephanie Runkle reported P&Z will hold a public hearing for data center amendment to Zoning Ordinance on Tuesday at 5pm in BOS room.

 

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

 

ATTEST:

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Dan Byrnes, Chairperson Pro-Tem                           Denise Beyer, Auditor