Florence City Council March 10
Cooper High School varsity cheerleaders earned a day proclaimed in their honor after taking first place in a UCA High School Nationals competition. In less exciting news, an ordinance to amend insurance company license fees was approved.
Union City Commission
Union City Commission recognized a 100-year-old, WWII veteran by declaring March 1 Nathan Hatton Jr. Day. Other business approval of new public works software and discussion of various ordinances, including regarding manufactured housing.
Florence City Council March 3
Florence City Council business this meeting included changes to commercial use of property next to Stringtown Park.
Florence City Council February 24
Notable at this Florence City Council meeting was conversation regarding zoning issues.
Public Library Board February 16
The Public Library Board February 16 meeting covered a wide range of topics from how libraries can use artificial intelligence safely to addressing the delivery needs of homebound residents to what constitutes a budget.
Florence City Council February 10
Among other items on the agenda, five new recruits for the Florence Police Department were administered the oath of office, with Chief Mallery noting they were chosen from 58 applicants, the largest applicant pool in recent history.
Fiscal Court February 10
Among approved expenditures: new software to make it easier for residents to apply for permits and submit necessary paperwork.
Florence City Council February 3
This was a caucus meeting of the Florence City Council and thus focused on informational presentations, resolutions for recommendation, discussions, and reports.
Union City Commission February 2
Highlighting the meeting were news that Christ Hospital Network is expanding into Union and previous input from residents’ had a significant impact on a proposed storage facility.
Public Library Board January 19
The Library Board’s January meeting generated some controversy over use of additional revenue, investments at Truist Bank and trading “stale” books for study space. Plans for the Florence branch continue, with three RFPs received.