The Chickasaw County Veteran’s Affairs Commission met May 13, 2026, in New Hampton and approved claims totaling $1,009.69.
Katie Boehmer, commission member, moved to approve the claims in the amount of $1,009.69; Richard Kottke, commission member, seconded the motion, which carried on a unanimous voice vote. The approved claims included $125.00 to the commission board, $20.00 to Riley’s, $43.93 to Butler Bremer Communications and a set of itemized payments related to Keith Elenz that together totaled $820.76 (listed as $312.67; $20.50; $41.93; $15.00; and $430.66).
Before that vote, the commission convened at 5:15 p.m., opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and recorded attendance: Katy Kuehn; Dean Speicher; Katie Boehmer; Randy Nosbisch; and Richard Kottke. Dean Speicher moved to approve the meeting agenda and Richard Kottke seconded; the motion passed unanimously. Speicher also moved to approve the April 8, 2026 meeting minutes, with Randy Nosbisch seconding; that motion likewise passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Keith Elenz, present at the meeting, provided updates that were referenced as attached materials; the transcript records "see attached" and does not include the attachment text. Board members gave additional updates, though no substantive details were recorded in the public transcript. The commission recognized guests and accepted public comment; none was offered. The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
No deadlines, formal ordinance readings or other binding actions were recorded beyond the routine approvals noted above.