Boone County School Board February 12
Our volunteer reporter notes that the February meeting was largely procedural, with unanimous approval for all items of business.
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.
Florence City Council January 13
Among other business, the council heard an update on development at Orleans Boulevard/Long Branch Road. Applications for the Mayor’s Academy program are now being accepted.
Fiscal Court January 13
The Fiscal Court launched a new social media effort to answer questions about the court. Questions can be submitted anytime via email or to specific Facebook or Instagram posts.
Union City Commission January 5
Residents’ concerns led the commission to reschedule a canceled presentation to a regular session/public hearing, when residents are allowed to speak, instead of to a caucus meeting, where they are not.
Planning & Zoning December 17
The Planning Commission continues to address zoning requests to allow further commercial and residential development and changes made necessary by the passage of Ky HB160 regarding qualified manufactured homes.