Union City Commission December 15
Union City commissioners voiced concerns about the Union Landing project and then voted to follow the Boone County Planning Commission’s lead and resident objections and denied the required amendment that would have allowed the project to proceed.
Florence City Council December 9
Five residents spoke regarding a variety of concerns, including traffic issues in Orleans South development and a detailed report about courtesy notices to residents.
Planning & Zoning December 3
Notable on the agenda: how the county will address Ky state law that prohibits cities or counties from adopting zoning laws that exclude qualified manufactured homes from any residential zone that allows single-family homes. The county continues to grapple with balancing the need for housing and public opposition to high-density development.
Union City Commission December 1
Among other reports, Public Works Director Paul Kremer provided an update on Union Town Square. Residents voiced concerns about business development near Whispering Trails; the developer will present the project at the January 5 meeting, and residents may voice their concerns at that time.
Union City Commission November 24
Union residents continue to attend in force to speak against the Union Landing project.
Public Library Board November 24
Notable among business discussed at the November 24 meeting were options for a larger, more community-responsive branch in Florence.
Florence City Council November 18
Caucus meeting included recognition of Florence Fire/EMS Department as St. Elizabeth Crew of the Quarter; reappointments to the Aviation Noise Abatement Committee, Boone County Planning Commission and OKI Board of Directors; and holiday event announcements.
Florence City Council November 11
The November 11 meeting addressed problems with misinformation and criticism on social media, and residents are advised to call or visit the council office with questions instead of posting online. Five members of the public spoke about various concerns.
Fiscal Court November 4
Fiscal Court approved bids for a backhoe loader and pickup trucks for the Public Works Department; the former is being contested. Inspection of Salem Creek bridge is complete and recommendations are being followed.
Union City Commission November 3
Among other reports, Union commissioners heard another proposal for the Union Landing project that was denied by the Boone County Planning Commission. The meeting included results of a survey of Union residents, notably their resistance to multi-family developments and desire to maintain the city’s small town character.