Fiscal Court July 28
Administrative matters include dispersal of three surplus pursuit vehicles, Homeland Security grant application and approval of funds for the water rescue dock.
Florence City Council July 28
Florence City Council covered a lot of ground in its July 28 meeting, unanimously approving legislative items and appointments advanced from the previous meeting. Of note: extended discussion of community concerns regarding safe operation of e-bikes, e-scooters, and bicycles by juveniles and practical limitations of current enforcement tools.
Florence City Council Caucus Meeting July 21
After a five-week hiatus, Florence City Council met July 21 to address discussion of eScooter, eBike, and other alternative mobility means and two real estate variances, among other issues.
Public Library Board July 20
The Boone County Public Library Board has begun to record its meetings; recordings will be available on the BCPL website. Discussion continues of library materials reflecting diverse opinions and how pay raises should be determined.
Fiscal Court July 16
Besides routine business and expense approvals, a Petersburg resident attended to raise concerns about a pipeline project that is to run from Indiana through Kentucky to Ohio.
Public Library Board June 15
The Library Board continues to wrestle with how to expand the Florence branch. Among cost-saving measures across the library system is a move away from printed periodicals to digital versions.
Florence City Council Special Meeting June 16
Council unanimously approved several zoning changes and budgetary matters.
Florence City Council June 9
Mayor Julie Metzger-Aubuchon presented the annual State of the City report, and several municipal orders passed unanimously.
Florence City Council June 2
The June 2 meeting featured a comprehensive report from Florence Elementary School principal Ryan Burch.
Union City Commission June 1
Notable at the June 1 Union City Commission meeting were residents who attended to voice their concerns about development.