Supervisors approve zoning ordinance amendment relating to wind energy conversion systems, and the hiring of part-time drone operator as needed for Sheriff’s Department
by Joe Moses
The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, November 24 to address a full agenda of matters including the consideration of cybersecurity training options, the consideration of the Third Reading of Amendment #19 to Zoning Ordinance L relating to Wind Energy Conversion, and the consideration of hiring a part-time, as-needed employee as a drone operator for the Allamakee County Sheriff’s office.
The meeting was called to order by Board of Supervisors Chairperson Dan Byrnes with Supervisors Tom Clark and Dennis Keatley present. During Public Comment, the Supervisors made note of the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train with stops later that same day in New Albin and Lansing before continuing south out of the county to Marquette, Guttenberg and Dubuque. It was noted that live music performances by JJ Wilde and Smash Mouth would be part of each CPKC Holiday Train stop. Byrnes also discussed the 222 Trained-sponsored Double-Double Turkey Dash 5K Run Walk that took place in Waukon Saturday, November 22.
County Auditor Denise Beyer discussed an upcoming visit from representatives of the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) as part of that organization’s 99-County Tour, with the Driftless Area Education and Visitor Center in Lansing being discussed as a possible location for this meeting and event. Beyer made note of her recommendation to schedule this meeting to coincide with the demolition of the Black Hawk Bridge, which she advised may not be possible due to ISAC’s scheduling and plans relating to other eastern Iowa stops.
With time remaining in Public Comment, resident Doug Mullen discussed wind power generation trends including ongoing practices in Maine. Mullen made note of the added signage on the Great River Road and that the Secondary Roads Department has done a great job relating to road maintenance throughout the year in addition to the removal of snow and ice during the winter. Later in the meeting between agenda items, Mullen echoed similar comments relating to the Secondary Roads Department and the Great River Road with County Engineer Brian Ridenour noting that he would relay Mullen’s comments to employees in that department.
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