Planning & Zoning July 24
The Local Issues Committee notifies of two series of public meetings regarding Boone County’s Long Range/Comprehensive Plan and updates on action to allow cannabis businesses.
Public Library Board July 15
The July 15 meeting brought Petersburg residents some positive acknowledgement regarding the Chapin Memorial Library and two new trustees dug into issues and accounting procedures.
Planning & Zoning July 3
Local Issues Committee chair Randy Stigall notes that changes proposed at the July 3 meeting would, if approved, permit construction of 742 multi-family/condo units.
Planning & Zoning June 19
At its June 19 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission postponed one request, reported negotiations on two and finalized a change requested by Walmart in Florence.
Public Library Board June 17
The Public Library Board developed the acronym CARES to encompass its core values: Community, Access, Respect, Empowerment and Stewardship. The report also focuses on the proposed Archive & History Center, Petersburg residents’ continued frustration over their local branch and possible sales and purchases of property.
Planning & Zoning June 5
Planning and Zoning requests include changes to allow cannabis businesses, continued residential multi-family development, and commercial expansion.
Public Library Board May 20
Discussion at the May 20 Library Board meeting included a proposal to fund homebuying assistance for public employees; financial and budget reports; further discussion about a Drees development of unused library land; status of the Chapin Memorial Library; the Walton branch; a Revolutionary War plaque; candidates for employment; incidents requiring law enforcement intervention; a Dolly Parton Imagination Library grant; and concern that the Library Board discriminates against conservative views in its choice of periodicals.
Planning & Zoning May 15
Planning & Zoning continue to discuss proposals for increased commerical and residential development. Of note: issues not addressed at this meeting that nevertheless move to public hearing on June 5.
Boone County Comprehensive Plan
The BCRP Local Issues Committee has provided a memo summarizing public input and Boone County Planning Commission responses regarding the 2024 Boone County Comprehensive Plan.
Planning & Zoning May 1
Planning & Zoning addressed proposals for commercial and residential development including multi-family.