Florence City Council January 7
Florence City Council agenda items included explanation of a traffic light system that senses normal traffic and emergency vehicles and times lights accordingly. Also noted were residential and commercial projects as well as businesses that are closing.
Planning & Zoning December 18
Final action to be taken on several proposals at the January 8 meeting. A contentious proposal for the north side of Conrad Ln. across from Carryback Dr. in Burlington continues. Agreement was reached on a change to zoning at 8109 US Hwy 42.
Florence City Council December 17
The Florence City Council recognized officers who responded to a July 6 shooting incident, welcomed new firefighters and paramedics, welcomed and swore in members of the new council and covered other business.
Public Library Board December 16
Highlights from the Boone County Public Library Board’s December meeting at the main library in Burlington included a staff presentation on childcare centers, discussion of one challenged book, introduction of awareness programs, policy reviews, a report from the BCPL Foundation and other items of business.
Planning & Zoning December 4
Several proposals noted in previous reports passed unanimously during this meeting. Others wait either for public hearings or the Tech Committee meeting on December 18, with action to follow January 8.
Fiscal Court December 3
Of particular interest at the December 3 meeting was continued contentiousness over the county using state funding to install and maintain electric vehicle charging stations. A vote on the project has been tabled repeatedly. A final vote is expected December 17, 5:30 p.m., and residents are encouraged to voice their opinions to Fiscal Court members.
Planning & Zoning November 20
The Planning and Zoning Commission continues to consider proposals for commercial and residential development. Much of the activity involves Florence locations. Of interest: a vote regarding solar farms in Boone County.
Florence City Council November 19
The Nov 19 meeting notes “the city is in compliance on all fronts” regarding its financial audit. Council members addressed issues related to medical cannabis and zoning concerns.
Fiscal Court November 19
The Fiscal Court addressed multi-family development, with one proposal pending its second reading and one denied. Other issues involved funding for charging stations for electric vehicles and for The Boone Conservancy.
Public Library Board November 18
Notably, the public comment period has been moved nearer to the beginning of the meeting than at the end. Information included an analysis of periodicals for bias, discussion of the Chapin Memorial Library and expansion of the Florence branch, engagement with the new Walton branch and review of board and staff codes of conduct.