Fiscal Court February 18
This meeting of the Fiscal Court introduced Boone County’s first Transportation Improvement District (TID), a step toward improving local and state transportation infrastructure. The project provides turn lane improvements on KY 14 at Walt Ryan Way in Verona.
Public Library Board February 17
Highlights from the Boone County Public Library Board February meeting held at the main branch in Burlington include a presentation about the Archive & History Center’s genealogy database, the fiscal year audit, and applications for new trustees.
Proctor issues statement following appointment of three city commissioners in Union
State Representative Marianne Proctor of Union issued a statement regarding the Union mayor’s appointment of three new city commissioners following months of challenges.
Planning & Zoning February 5
The Planning Commission is fielding proposals to build three hotels, two in the county and one in Florence, and has finally set dates for the tech committee meeting and final action on the Conrad Lane-Carry Back Drive condo development proposal.
Union City Commission February 3
The Union City Commission meeting was notable for the appointment of three new commissioners without a new vote after the results of the Nov. 5 election were thrown out.
Public Library Board January 27
Among other agenda items, Library Board members disagreed concerning the quantity of LGBTQ+ materials in the Boone County Public Library system. In less contentious news, historical prints by Carolyn Williams, an artist whose illustrations of the area appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer for more than 50 years, were discovered at the old Walton branch.
Resolution in Support of HRJ 8
The Boone County Republican Party resolved to support a proposed joint resolution of the Kentucky House to name a portion of Kentucky Route 18 in honor of President Donald Trump.
Planning & Zoning January 22
Public hearings were set regarding a proposed medical marijuana dispensary and a coffee shop, both in Florence, a hotel on the Frogtown Connector, and changes to use on Mineola Park, among others. Action on the contentious proposal for Conrad Lane at Carry Back Drive continues to be deferred.
Planning & Zoning January 8
The commission continued discussion of a contentious change at Conrad Lane and Carry Back Drive in Burlington; passed and sent other proposals to city councils; and heard several new commercial projects.
Planning & Zoning December 18
Final action to be taken on several proposals at the January 8 meeting. A contentious proposal for the north side of Conrad Ln. across from Carryback Dr. in Burlington continues. Agreement was reached on a change to zoning at 8109 US Hwy 42.