Board of Supervisors hears updates from Harpers Ferry officials and community leaders, approves part-time personnel matters at meeting held in Harpers Ferry

by Joe Moses

The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, October 19 at the Dolores Tillinghast Memorial Library in Harpers Ferry as part of the Supervisors’ annual schedule of offsite meeting locations. The Supervisors addressed a full agenda of matters including an update from the Harpers Ferry Area Heritage Society, and the consideration of hiring a permanent part-time employee for the Environmental Health/Planning and Zoning Departments. The meeting was called to order by Board of Supervisors Chairperson Tom Clark with Supervisors Dennis Keatley and Dan Byrnes present.

During Public Comment, resident Jane Regan discussed feedback shared with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Canadian Pacific Railroad relating to recommended safety improvements and upgrades at several railroad crossings. Regan advised that the public may choose to report any incidents at Harpers Ferry area railroad crossings to City Clerk Kelli Melcher as data is compiled and reported back regarding bicycle tires being caught in railroad gaps, pedestrian accidents, among other issues at crossings.

Executive Director Val Reinke with Allamakee County Economic Development (ACED) provided an overview of upcoming events including the Waukon Chamber of Commerce Wine with the Witches event scheduled for 4-8 p.m. Thursday, October 22 in downtown Waukon in addition to the Allamakee Community Players’ production of “Play On!” with performances scheduled for this coming weekend, October 23-25.

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