Supervisors approve hiring of new deputy sheriff, appointment of two members to make for a full Historic Preservation Commission

by Joe Moses

The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, October 27 to address a short agenda of matters including the consideration of appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, consideration of the hiring and appointment of a Deputy Sheriff, and the consideration of a change order relating to the Allamakee Public Safety Center Water System Modification Program. The meeting was called to order by Board of Supervisors Chairperson Dan Byrnes with Supervisors Dennis Keatley and Tom Clark present. There were no comments during the Public Comment portion of the meeting.

Following the time allotted for Public Comment, the meeting moved into the review of a plat request for the Mary Wachter Estate, et al. Administrative Assistant Claire Opperman with Planning and Zoning provided an overview of the plat request with the Supervisors approving the matter following review.

The meeting moved into the consideration of appointments to the Allamakee County Historic Preservation Commission. County Auditor Denise Beyer noted that applications have been received relating to the reappointments of Jim Magner and George Beardmore.

In discussion with Byrnes, Beyer advised that the terms for Magner and Beardmore had previously expired in late 2024 with the Historic Preservation Commission being inactive at that time. It was noted that with the addition of Magner and Beardmore, the Historic Preservation Commission is back to full membership with the other current members in place. The appointments of Magner and Beardmore were approved for terms ending December 31, 2027.

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