Florence City Council June 13

Special meeting. All council members and mayor present.

Item 5, 2nd Reading – Ordinance to allow construction of a 50,645 sq. ft., four-story, 122-room hotel (Woodspring Suites) at 56-58 Cavalier Blvd., Florence. Passed 6-0.

Item 6, 2nd Reading – Concept Plan to allow a motor vehicle sales delivery/pick-up location and cabin/shed retailer and flower shop (Country Cabins) between 7673 and 7777 Burlington Pike. Denied 0-6.

Item 7 – Municipal Order overruling the recommendation from the Boone County Planning Commission relative to Item 6, denying applicant’s request for Concept Development Plan. Passed 6-0.

Item 8, 2nd Reading – Ordinance for text amendments being considered to regulate and define solar energy systems and battery storage facilities. Passed 4-2 (no votes from Chambers and Cable).

Item 9, 2nd Reading – Amend budget to increase health and dental. Passed 6-0.

Item 10, 2nd Reading – Adopt official budget for 2025-2026 fiscal year. Passed 6-0.

Item 11, 2nd Reading – Ordinance relating to job descriptions, authorized positions and pay plan. Passed 6-0.

Item 12, 2nd Reading – Ordinance related to Florence’s Personnel Policy Manual. Passed 6-0.

Item 13 – Appointment of David R. Glier to the Florence Board of Adjustment and Zoning Appeals to fill the unexpired term of Thomas Judd. Passed 6-0.