Union City Commission Regular Meeting May 4
This regular meeting of the Union City Commission included a general discussion of the change in the city’s population, from 2,800 in 2000 to more than 8,000 currently.
Florence City Council April 28
Among other business, Florence City Council held the first reading of an ordinance to regulate queuing onto streets and rights of way, particularly at drive-thru businesses.
Florence City Council Special Meeting April 21
Zoning text amendments to Boone County regulations defining manufactured home, qualified manufactured home, and mobile home and specifying permitted zoning districts passed unanimously. Under discussion: proposal to prohibit queues at drive-thru businesses from spilling into public rights-of-way.
Public Library Board April 20
The April meeting saw contentious discussion about overstaffing and continued discussion about access to the Chapin Memorial Library branch, budgets and transferring funds to interest-bearing accounts.
Boone County School Board April 16
The April 16 meeting was largely administrative and operational, with little public controversy. There were no speakers. The Board unanimously approved a comprehensive consent agenda addressing finances, construction projects, community partnerships, transportation, curriculum contracts, and student activities.
Planning Commission April 15
Of note, Drees has withdrawn its revised plan for further development along US Highway 42 in Union.
Florence City Council April 14
Business included first reading of Florence’s ordinance to align with HB 160 regarding manufactured housing, decisions regarding changes to the concept plan, and discussion of the mayor’s salary.
Walton-Verona School Board April
Walton-Verona has adopted Pyramid, a curriculum that includes Social Emotional Learning as a major component.
Fiscal Court April 14
Among other business, the April 14 meeting saw requests for more information regarding a proposed car wash on Burlington Pike, a first reading of an ordinance related to freight truck parking, and an increase in the coroner’s salary.
Florence City Council March 17
Of particular interest was Council’s discussion of compliance with new state law regarding manufactured housing.