Florence City Council July 8
Among other business, Florence City Council heard reports from City Attorney Thomas Nienaber and city Code Enforcement personnel leading to a decision to begin foreclosure proceedings for a property on Goodridge Drive.
Public Library Board June 16
The Public Library Board heard reports about grant applications, personnel changes, a popular new offering at Walton, a possible new home for the Archive & History Center, the board’s finances and more.
Florence City Council June 13
Florence City Council approved one development proposal, denied another and dealt with issues affecting personnel, among other items of business.
Planning & Zoning June 4
With the death of Planning Commission member Kenny Vaught, decisions scheduled for this meeting were delayed until July 2. The commission continues to field proposals for residential development and development of Union Promenade.
Florence City Council June 3
The Council addressed zoning changes, budgets, personnel policy changes and community events.
Public Library Board May 19
The Boone County Public Library Board addressed concerns about vagrants using libary property to sleep and use drugs; questions regarding the Chapin Memorial Library; the Board’s search for grant funding; questions about staff reimbursement processes; sale of the Hebron branch’s undeveloped land; and other issues.
Planning & Zoning May 7
The controversial Conrad Ln/Carry Back Dr proposal ended with the applicant withdrawing his request. Residents of West Brooke Estates and others along Hathaway Rd turned out to oppose a proposal. A public hearing is scheduled for June 4 regarding a zoning change on Hathaway between Big Bone Rd and Enclave Dr.
Florence City Council April 8
Mayor Aubuchon-Metzger announced a public hearing regarding installation of solar panels in the city will be held April 19 after the regular council meeting, and the deadline to apply for the Public Works Academy is May 9.
Planning & Zoning April 2
Final action on the controversial condo development on Conrad Ln has finally been set for May 7, and a 5-story hotel on Paddock Rd has been proposed for land meant by the comprehensive plan to benefit local residents, not interstate traffic.
Planning & Zoning March 19
With the six-month assessment period about the expire, the Boone County Planning Commission continues to grapple with proposed condo development at Conrad Rd across from Carry Back Dr. Other projects include new hotels.