The Chickasaw County Veteran’s Affairs Commission met April 8, 2026, at 203 S. Chestnut (Garage) Ave in New Hampton and approved $400.95 in claims, alongside routine approvals of the agenda and prior meeting minutes.
Dean Speicher, a commission member, moved to approve the April 8 agenda; Randy Nosbisch seconded and the motion passed by voice vote with all Ayes. Later in the meeting Katie Boehmer moved to approve the March 11, 2026 meeting minutes; Richard Kottke seconded and that motion also passed unanimously.
The board reviewed vendor and staff claims that together totaled $400.95. The itemized claims recorded in the minutes were: Commission Board — $125.00; Riley’s — $34.46; Butler Bremer Communications — $43.93; and a reimbursement to staff member Keith Elenz — $197.56. Katie Boehmer moved to approve the combined claim of $400.95; Dean Speicher seconded and the motion carried with all Ayes.
Keith Elenz, listed as also present and recorded under "Updates from Keith," provided written updates that are attached to the minutes; no substantive details were transcribed into the meeting record. The minutes also note general "Updates from Board Members" without further particulars.
The commission opened the floor for public comment and recorded that none were offered. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
The action items recorded in the minutes were routine administrative approvals and a small set of vendor and reimbursement claims; no contested motions, legal citations, or policy changes were recorded in the minutes.