Fiscal Court January 13
- A resolution awarding a contract for design and planning services was awarded to Gresham Smith for Camp Ernst Corridor Reconstruction.
- A resolution awarding a contract to Lonkard Construction for water line expansion for homes in Rural Water 3.1 was approved.
- The Court approved the purchase of temporary easements for a sidewalk along Sam Neace Drive.
- The County launched a new social media effort to answer questions about the Fiscal Court. Each week of a court meeting, residents will be invited to submit questions via a story on Facebook or Instagram. (Questions can be submitted anytime via communications@boonecounty.org.) One of the commissioners or the judge/executive answers questions with a short video. Commissioner Brewer made the first video with helpful insight on how residents can stay informed and engaged with Fiscal Court members
- It was announced that the Fiscal Court’s review of the current ethics policy has been completed and findings/recommendations will be presented at the next Fiscal Court meeting Jan 27.
Public Hearing for Comp Plan on Jan. 21
The public is invited to attend a Public Hearing of the Boone County Planning Commission on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Boone County Administration Building (2950 Washington Street). Planning Commission staff will present the DRAFT Our Boone County – Comprehensive Plan 2045.
Understanding the Comprehensive Plan
The Boone County Comprehensive Plan is a long-range guide led by the Planning Commission that helps provide residents, business owners and local leaders a shared vision for the future and helps make sure decisions about development match what our community values.
At the heart of the plan are Goals and Objectives:
- Goals are big-picture ideas about what we want Boone County to be like in the future — for example, having vibrant neighborhoods, safe roads and quality parks.
- Objectives are practical steps we can take to reach those goals.
- Together, the goals, objectives and elements offer guidance for decisions about land use. This helps ensure new homes, businesses, roads and services fit well with the rest of the county and make Boone County a better place to live, work and play.