Florence City Council March 17
Of particular interest was Council’s discussion of compliance with new state law regarding manufactured housing.
Public Library Board March 16
Financial matters occupied a significant part of the March Public Library Board meeting. Results of a survey regarding Sunday hours of operation were shared.
Boone County School Board March 12
The March 12 meeting was notable for the controversial vote to move students from overcrowded Ballyshannon Middle School to Gray Middle School and Camp Ernst Middle School.
Florence City Council March 10
Cooper High School varsity cheerleaders earned a day proclaimed in their honor after taking first place in a UCA High School Nationals competition. In less exciting news, an ordinance to amend insurance company license fees was approved.
Union City Commission
Union City Commission recognized a 100-year-old, WWII veteran by declaring March 1 Nathan Hatton Jr. Day. Other business approval of new public works software and discussion of various ordinances, including regarding manufactured housing.
Florence City Council March 3
Florence City Council business this meeting included changes to commercial use of property next to Stringtown Park.
Florence City Council February 24
Notable at this Florence City Council meeting was conversation regarding zoning issues.
Public Library Board February 16
The Public Library Board February 16 meeting covered a wide range of topics from how libraries can use artificial intelligence safely to addressing the delivery needs of homebound residents to what constitutes a budget.
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.