The Boone County Fiscal Court approved a zoning denial, several transportation and public-works contracts, a property purchase and other resolutions at its Oct. 20 meeting. Commissioners also heard public comments on Route 18, elected officials’ social media pages and Flock cameras.

Discussion Points

•Amber questioned Flock camera use and asked about a possible resolution opposing future Sheriff’s Office use; officials said no cameras had been deployed, although the Sheriff’s Office had a contract.
•Brian Maurer opposed renaming Route 18.
•Commissioner Hand asked whether any consent item should be removed; none were identified.
•Jason Gamble described the licensing’s intended security, stability, support and compliance functions; Commissioner Hand asked a question, but the minutes do not specify its content.
•Lisa Goetz reported no departments had exceeded their budgets in the first quarter.
•Matthew Webster said the county was monitoring end-of-term expenditures and described a 65% first-six-month spending limit under state statute.
•Robin Schumate commented on elected officials’ public criticism of children.
•Shawn Moil and Katie Lovell raised concerns about social media policies for elected officials; Webster distinguished county employees from elected officials and campaign pages, and Hand requested a review.
•The applicant described the project as consistent with the comprehensive plan and said the existing zoning was inappropriate.
•The county engineer reported the renewal option, unchanged pricing and route coverage.
•The county owns the park and parking lot but not the parcel between them and had used an easement for access.
•The Planning Commission recommended denial 13-0; public commenters raised traffic, semi-truck and loading-dock concerns.
•The prior operator declined its fiscal 2027 renewal.
•The traffic consultant said that with intersection improvements, 20% of traffic would use Paddock Drive as a cut-through.
•Three bids were received; the low bidder lacked a Boone County drop-off location, but the specifications did not require one.
•Tom Logan reported six bids, work quantities and a comparison with the budget estimate basis.
•Tom Logan reported the grant award and county share.
•Tom Logan reported three bids for five locations and compared the award amount with the engineer’s estimate.
•Tom Logan said a shallow 12-inch gas main was discovered and removal would take six to eight months.
•Webster reported the appraised value and conservation-easement proceeds associated with county-owned property.

Decisions

•All 12 consent resolutions were approved 3-0.
•The agreement was approved 3-0.
•The contract award was approved 3-0.
•The first one-year renewal was approved 3-0.
•The Fiscal Court accepted the report 3-0; no budget amendment was recorded.
•The Fiscal Court approved a resolution denying the zoning map amendment request 3-0.
•The Fiscal Court approved the $121,121 change order 3-0.
•The Fiscal Court approved the purchase agreement 3-0.
•The Fiscal Court rejected all bids 3-0.
•The licensing contract was approved 3-0.

Directions

•Commissioner Hand asked for a review of the social media policy issue.
•Revise specifications and rebid for the Dec. 15 meeting.

Oct

Minutes

Boone County Fiscal Court met Oct. 20, 2026; commissioners elected a presiding officer, approved routine personnel and contract items, denied a Kroger zoning map amendment after resident traffic concerns, approved several road and infrastructure contracts and grants, and heard public comments on social media policy and Flock cameras.

Discussion Points

•Applicant argued conformance with comprehensive plan; traffic study presented indicating limited cut-through use of Paddock Drive.
•Awarded at $522,900, $60,000 below expected unit-price budget.
•Commissioners approved award unanimously.
•County owns parking lot for Middle Creek Park and had operated under an easement with Dinsmore Foundation; county sought to acquire the parcel between lot and Camargo Hunt Park.
•Five locations identified for stabilization; bid below engineer estimate.
•Grant award $200,000 from Rural Grant Pool; county share $975,000.
•Low bidder lacked Boone County drop-off location; specifications did not require a local location.
•Nearby residents raised concerns about semi-truck traffic, loading docks, and cut-through traffic on Paddock Drive.
•No schedule provided at meeting.
•Redesign and $121,121 change order chosen to preserve schedule.
•Reject bids to allow revision and rebid.
•Resident raised concerns about Flock cameras; staff said none are deployed by Sheriff's Office and private contracts could exist.
•Residents requested review of social media policy that currently applies to employees, not elected officials.
•Shallow 12" gas main discovered; removal would delay project 6–8 months.
•Six bids received; scope: 7,500 ft curb, 900 sq yd ADA improvements across ten streets.
•Staff stated conservation easement proceeds and appraised value; no county tax dollars to be used.

Decisions

•Agreement approved 3-0.
•Award approved 3-0.
•Bids rejected 3-0.
•Change order approved 3-0.
•Contract awarded 3-0.
•Court adopted resolution denying the rezoning (3-0).
•No formal vote taken; staff to review social media policy.
•Purchase agreement approved 3-0.

Directions

•Commissioner Hand asked for a review of the social media policy; a commissioner could introduce a resolution regarding cameras.
•County authorized to proceed with funding arrangement.
•Staff to revise specifications and re-bid for Dec. 15.

Oct

Minutes

Boone County Fiscal Court met Oct. 6, 2026, approving routine consent items, several personnel appointments, contract renewals and multiple park-related bids and purchases; public commenters raised concerns about a sewer project, SD1 responses, open records emails, Woolper Creek Study, development and a pothole.

Discussion Points

•Bid counts (5 for shelter; 4 for backstops), winning vendors, project costs and county role in concrete pad for shelter.
•Correction of referenced office in Section I of prior resolution.
•Five bids received; recommended vendor and delivery window of 60–90 days.
•No items removed from consent agenda; routine approvals.
•Public commenters raised issues about SD1 responses, sewer project impacts, open-records emails, development and a pothole on a state road.
•Renewal covers servers and desktops; annual cost reported as $17,565.
•Seasonal staff authorization; job description and salary change for Mike Martin; appointment to Hebron Fire board.

Decisions

•All personnel actions approved (3-0).
•Amendment approved (3-0).
•Awards approved (3-0).
•Consent agenda approved (3-0).
•Contract renewal approved (3-0).
•No formal court action taken during meeting.
•Purchase approved (3-0).

Directions

•Judge Moore requested SD1 to address additional questions; county will contact the state regarding the pothole.

Oct

Fiscal Court Meeting Minutes - Oct 6, 2026

Boone County Fiscal Court met Oct. 6, 2026; the court approved the consent agenda, multiple personnel appointments, several parks bids and purchases, a three-year cybersecurity contract, a lease amendment for the County Attorney's office, and heard public comments about sewer projects, SD1 responses and other local concerns.

Discussion Points

•Administrator Webster explained the error in Section I of the prior resolution.
•Administrator Webster reported the truck had been out of service for seven years.
•Clerk asked whether items should be removed from the consent agenda; none were requested.
•Commissioner Flaig added comments regarding the renewal.
•Gayle Pille and Joannie Kenkel raised concerns about a sewer project and property impacts tied to the Woolper Creek Study.
•Jason Gamble presented the contract renewal and cost details.
•Jennifer Watts referenced emails obtained via open records.
•Kim Barios said SD1 response incomplete; Judge Moore said he requested SD1 to address additional questions.
•Resolutions authorizing seasonal staff and a job-description/salary change were presented; appointment of two dispatchers was included in consent agenda.
•Whitehouse estimated 60-90 day delivery for the trucks.
•Whitehouse reported bid counts and that county crews will pour the concrete pad for Fox Run shelter.

Decisions

•Bid awards and vehicle purchase authorized
•Consent agenda approved 3-0
•Contract renewal approved 3-0
•Lease amendment approved to correct verbiage and authorize relocation
•No formal action taken during meeting; county staff to follow up with SD1 and state where applicable.
•Personnel actions approved 3-0
•Truck declared surplus and authorized for auction

Directions

•Judge Moore to request additional responses from SD1 and to re-contact the state regarding the reported pothole.

Sep

Minutes

Boone County Fiscal Court met Sept. 24, 2026, to hear presentations and public comment on rules for street-legal utility task vehicles (SPVs) and e-bikes/motorized vehicles; no policy was adopted and the court adjourned after a unanimous procedural vote. Staff noted a public survey on e-bike rules open through Sept. 30 and a staff deadline to complete a bicycle-education grant application by Oct. 1.

Discussion Points

•Committee presented options and considerations for local regulation of SPVs.
•Knoebel explained limits on county authority under state statute and reviewed ordinance 70.16.
•Presentations provided information only; no policy directives were issued.
•Public feedback was solicited via a survey on e-bike/motorized vehicle issues open through Sept. 30.
•Resident raised alleged safety and installation violations related to a 'flock' camera system during public comment.
•Residents described accidents and urged education; one resident requested enforcement on multi-use paths.
•Staff and commissioners discussed road designations, enforcement, and coordination with cities.

Decisions

•No action recorded in the minutes regarding camera installation concerns.
•No action taken; informational only.
•No ordinances or regulatory changes adopted at this meeting; adjournment passed 4-0.
•No regulatory changes adopted; staff to continue fact-finding and public engagement.

Directions

•Commissioner Brewer asked staff to complete a bicycle-education grant application by Oct. 1.
•Staff directed to continue outreach and finalize a bicycle-education grant application by Oct. 1 (as requested by Commissioner Brewer).

Sep

Fiscal Court Caucus Minutes - Sep 24, 2026

Boone County Fiscal Court held a caucus meeting on Sept. 24, 2026, focusing on policy options for street-legal off-road vehicles and motorized/ e-bike use on sidewalks and multi-use paths, heard several public safety comments, and adjourned after procedural business.

Discussion Points

•A resident recounted a scooter accident that caused serious injury to his wife.
•Commissioner Brewer asked staff to complete a grant application by Oct. 1.
•Committee formed with law enforcement, fire, county attorney and administration to evaluate SPV rules.
•County staff and law enforcement flagged statutory ambiguities that limit clear enforcement.
•Court adjourned by unanimous procedural vote.
•Multiple speakers urged education rather than bans; one speaker noted some e-bikes are not permitted on trails.
•No action was taken; item remains informational.
•No formal policy votes were taken; presentations were informational.
•Ordinance 70.16 currently prohibits motorized vehicles on sidewalks and multi-use paths.
•Public comment covered camera installation concerns, UTV/ATV safety and e-bike education.
•Public survey open through Sept. 30 to collect resident input.
•Staff presented options and recommended coordination with cities for uniform enforcement.

Decisions

•Adjournment approved 4-0.

Directions

•Staff to complete bicycle-education grant application by 2026-10-01.

Sep

Minutes

Boone County Fiscal Court met Sept. 22, 2026 in Burlington. The court approved routine consent items and multiple personnel appointments; adopted jail policy updates; approved a lease to relocate the County Attorney nd purchased a replacement jail generator for $287,461.78; approved a 2nd-reading zoning/concept change for a 45.5-acre development; heard presentations recognizing the county 911 center and a Kentucky Fish and Wildlife briefing; and heard residents raise sewer-route and traffic-calming concerns.

Discussion Points

•Citizen raised design concerns about speed humps.
•Citizens asked questions; staff and County Attorney addressed concerns.
•Clerk read consent items; no removals requested.
•Commissioner Hand recapped applicant's request; Commissioner Flaig questioned and citizen Jimmy Beach responded.
•County Administrator said the Jailer outlined changes in a provided memo.
•County sent a letter to Adam Chaney (SD1) requesting an explanation; Commissioner Hand also emailed SD1.
•Court treated approvals as required annual actions.
•Judge Moore noted the County Engineer was already aware.
•Judge Moore read the resolution noting Rob Franxman\u0002s retirement; appointment approved (4-0).
•No county action recorded.
•Presentation covered 2025 achievements and specific programs.
•Procurement to use Sourcewell; total cost $287,461.78.
•Recognition announced by Judge Moore; Daniel Aylor spoke about the award.
•Residents allege sewer pipe route affected private property and trees.
•Staff described building problems and an engineering assessment.
•Staff noted generator age (~25 years) and recommended replacement.
•Staff noted two modified conditions and removal of a KYTC exception clause.

Decisions

•Consent agenda approved (4-0)
•Jail manuals and workcamp orders adopted (4-0)
•Lease approved (4-0)
•Ordinance approved on second reading (4-0)
•Purchase approved (4-0)
•Tom Logan appointed to OKI board

Directions

•County Engineer to follow up as necessary.
•County staff to await response from SD1 and provide explanation to residents.

Sep

Fiscal Court Meeting Minutes - Sep 22, 2026

Boone County Fiscal Court met Sept. 22, 2026, approving routine consent-agenda resolutions and appointments, adopting jail policy updates, approving a county attorney office lease, authorizing a $287,461.78 jail generator purchase, and passing a land-use ordinance change for a 45.5-acre development plan; several residents raised concerns about a sewer route.

Discussion Points

•Engineering report cited building structural and maintenance problems; county clarified lease/insurance/IT support arrangements.
•Jailer memo outlined manual changes; Deputy Administrator cited generator age and cost as rationale for replacement.
•No items removed from consent agenda; motions moved and seconded; unanimous approval.
•Presentation and recognition of award.
•Presentation of 2025 achievements and programs; economic data noted.
•Residents described property impacts from sewer route; county officials confirmed outreach to SD1 and communications already sent.
•Staff described two modified conditions; Commissioner Flaig requested clarification; citizen responded to a question.

Decisions

•Consent agenda approved (4-0).
•Jail manuals adopted and generator purchase authorized (4-0).
•Lease approved (4-0).
•No formal county remedy adopted at the meeting.
•Ordinance approved (4-0) with modified conditions.

Directions

•County Administration to finalize lease documents.
•County sent letter to SD1 requesting explanation; Commissioner Hand also emailed SD1.

Aug

Minutes

Boone County Fiscal Court met Aug. 25, 2026 in Burlington and approved routine consent items, ordinances, several contracts, a transfer/budget ordinance, and set the 2026 ad valorem tax rates; commissioners also created a dedicated $250,000 annual infrastructure fund and heard public concerns about a rezoning and traffic.

Discussion Points

•Applicant explained unit types and unit count parity between zones.
•Commissioner Brewer proposed dedicating $250,000 annually to a restricted infrastructure fund.
•Commissioners asked clarifying questions about assessments and tax bill composition.
•Court approved awarding the contract to GAI Consultants.
•Court approved resolution with no recorded amendments.
•Parks Director reported nine proposals and described planned community engagement.
•Public Works developed CAMWorks prototype after third-party solutions failed to meet needs.
•Recommendation to contract collection services at existing bin sites to avoid immediate capital cost.
•Red Hawk selected to convert prototype to production while preserving county code ownership.
•Residents raised safety, traffic, and infrastructure concerns.
•Staff corrected a state-supplied wage figure in the ordinance recital and confirmed the error does not change the 50% credit language.
•Staff described statutory change and recruitment/retention rationale.
•Staff explained two transfers: $255,000 for SS4A funding gap and $200,000 for storm-related tree cleanup.
•Staff presented rate options, historical trends and regional comparisons.
•Staff reported equipment breakdowns and a $635,445 replacement estimate.
•Staff reported the renewal and stated pricing and terms remain unchanged.
•Staff stated that the Sheriff's Office will cover the cost of coverage for rehired employees.
•Tom Logan presented traffic study findings (no current signal warranted).

Decisions

•Adopt resolution to permit rehired Sheriff's Office employees to join county health plan.
•Approve Fiscal Court Order #4 authorizing transfers totaling $455,937.50
•Approve one-year contract extension for tree cutting services.
•Approve ordinance on second reading.
•Approve zoning map amendment to SR-3.
•Award consultant and proceed with community engagement.
•Award RFP to Rumpke of Kentucky.
•Contract awarded to Red Hawk Technologies.
•Create and fund restricted infrastructure fund at $250,000 annually.
•Set 2026 ad valorem rates at compensating levels.

Directions

•KYTC to revisit the intersection in the future as noted in the traffic study.

Aug

Minutes

Boone County Fiscal Court approved consent items and a series of routine bids and appointments, accepted audits, accepted a donated 9-acre parcel for a future park, awarded Safe Streets and equipment contracts, and scheduled a second reading on a zoning map amendment for a 224-unit condominium proposal.

Discussion Points

•Assisted Housing FY2025 audit had no findings
•Baler purchase fully grant-funded
•Bid awarded to RAM Construction Services
•County Engineer to contact KYTC for basis of approvals
•Donor Donna Schneider offered an approximately 9-acre parcel near Hebron Library for park use
•Dump trucks purchase total $805,032; delivery ~510 days
•Funding includes federal SS4A, state funds, and county share
•Furniture purchase $225,527 for Emergency Management/PSCC building
•KOI expects 73 new full-time jobs over 10 years
•KOI Superior Walls applied for state incentives; local credit (50% of occupational license fees on new salaries) required to activate state benefits
•Planning Commission recommended approval (12-0) with five conditions
•Project covers five county roads named by the County Engineer
•Property appraised at over $1 million; stipulation that it be used as a park
•Staff to reconcile wage discrepancy in ordinance exhibits
•Traffic improvements identified in traffic study addressed by applicant
•Unaudited tax settlements for 18 taxing districts presented

Decisions

•All purchases approved (3-0)
•Bid award approved and contract to be executed
•Both resolutions accepted by unanimous vote
•First Reading completed; Second Reading scheduled for Aug. 25, 2026
•Resolution accepting donation approved (3-0)
•Second Reading scheduled for Aug. 25, 2026

Directions

•County Engineer to contact KYTC and report findings before Second Reading
•Judge Moore to attend Library Board meeting to discuss design
•Proceed with contract implementation and reporting to County Engineer
•Project staff to manage procurement delivery schedules
•Recycling center operations report requested from County Administrator
•Staff to provide corrected wage figures at Second Reading

Jul

Minutes

Boone County Fiscal Court met July 28, 2026, approving routine consent items, several appointments, a zoning map amendment, and fiscal transfers; the court also awarded a bid for a water-rescue boat dock and authorized grant applications for homeland security equipment. Officials discussed local infrastructure issues and the county announced outreach events and a retirement proclamation.

Discussion Points

•Applicant Kirby Mynhier present; no public comment.
•Appointments for dispatch and promotion for Megan Green included in consent agenda.
•County will act as authorized correspondent for project paperwork.
•KDWM will fund waste-tire event costs; county to manage event.
•Port Security grant funds 75% and county share is $75,000 in budget.
•Russell Buss appointment made under KRS 212.786(1).
•Second reading scheduled for Aug. 11.
•State-managed grant timing increased available funds.
•Term correction for Sandra Cupps recorded and approved.
•Three county vehicles declared surplus; one to be sold to Madison County School Police for $500.
•Traffic Safety Committee approved adding Topaz Trace Court and Emerald Falls Court.
•Traffic Safety Committee not involved in this item (zoning).
•Transfers total $707,428.86, largely for water infrastructure.
•Treasurer reported FY2026 books closed with no departmental overages.
•Washington Marine awarded bid.

Decisions

•Appointments and corrections approved by unanimous vote.
•Approvals carried unanimously.
•Contract award approved; staff to proceed with procurement/contract execution.
•Court authorized the application and procurement policy.
•Ordinance approved on second reading (3-0).

Jul

Minutes

Boone County Fiscal Court approved a series of routine personnel appointments, awarded contracts and bids, approved a Turner Road water-main extension to serve eight homes, accepted KYTC funding for Chinquapin Hill Road resurfacing and voted unanimously to draft a formal opposition letter concerning the Texas Gas Transmission Dearborn County pipeline.

Discussion Points

•Cash Vest 3+1 ran RFP; 35 responses received; Touchstone/Wells Fargo recommended as lower-cost option.
•Final street list completed August 2024; back-half residents requested reconsideration.
•Franxman to retire at end of July; interim needed for continuity.
•KYTC contribution amount and intended use for resurfacing and minor improvements.
•Planner reported unanimous Planning Commission recommendation; no public opposition in courtroom.
•Public concern about pipeline impacts to burial mounds and family cemeteries; comment periods noted.
•Routine minutes and appointments read into record and approved.

Decisions

•Agreement approved and county to proceed with project steps
•Award approved; staff authorized to sign agreement
•Consent agenda approved unanimously
•Formal opposition letter authorized
•Second reading scheduled for July 28, 2026
•Tom Logan appointed interim County Engineer
•Water-main extension approved

Directions

•Administration to draft letter and include KYPSC among recipients.
•County administration to proceed with transition planning.
•Public Works to proceed with construction under approved funding.

Jun

Minutes

Boone County Fiscal Court met June 23, 2026, in Burlington. The court approved a public-right-of-way vacation for a Treetop Lane stub, passed consent-agenda appointments and budget transfers, approved zoning and other ordinances, updated street mileage used for state funding formulas, awarded several bids (including rock salt), rejected an over-budget Safe Streets for All bid, and directed staff to review a potential county street-legal UTV ordinance. Several public commenters raised concerns about jail operations and immigration-detainee agreements.

Discussion Points

•Annual review required by KRS; procurement-related changes included.
•Applicant signed amendment to conditions since last meeting; no public comments at second reading.
•Appointments and transfers were presented as routine consent items.
•Commissioner Hand said existing jail policies are sufficient and declined changes at this time.
•Commissioner noted grammatical errors and inconsistencies and moved to table.
•Morton Salt bid $102.85/ton delivered reported; county added a secondary supplier after prior shortages.
•Pay-band adjustment administrative with no salary impact.
•Public raised immigration detainee issues and referenced KRS 441.045; jailer memo provided to the audience.
•Reorganization tied to CAD and new facility operations; two dispatch-technology staff will report to the Information Services Director.
•Section 30.33 had no changes since first reading as reported by staff.
•SS4A bid rejected because it exceeded budget; will be rebid.
•Updated mileage (460.7) increases KYTC formula basis; jail standing order amended to allow 'not to exceed' language but no headcount change.
•Viewing committee reported 'no inconvenience to the county as a whole' and recommended vacation with five conditions.

Decisions

•Amendment tabled 3-0.
•Both ordinances approved 3-0 on second reading.
•Consent agenda approved 3-0.
•Mileage update approved; standing order amended 3-0.
•No formal policy changes to jail operations; staff to research UTV statute.
•Resolutions approving reorganization and pay-band update passed 3-0.
•Resolution to vacate right-of-way approved 3-0.
•Rock-salt award approved; SS4A bid rejected, rebid planned.

Directions

•County Engineer to report mileage to KYTC; Jail and HR to update documents.
•HR and Information Services to update job descriptions and reporting lines.
•Procurement and Public Works to finalize contract and prepare rebid schedule.
•Staff to correct draft and return it to the court.
•Staff to review statutes and implementation options for a county UTV ordinance.

Jun

Minutes

Boone County Fiscal Court met June 9, 2026, in Burlington to consider zoning requests, adopt the FY2027 budget and related fee schedules, approve multiple appointments and reappointments, authorize transfers and contracts, and hear public comment including concerns about jail detainees.

Discussion Points

•Amendment includes 2% annual increase and $10,000 one‑time payment to retain tower services.
•Applicant Korey Ryan agreed to add appearance verbiage to condition #3; staff to include updated language for second reading.
•Applicant Nick Heekin requested to see Findings of Fact for denial; County Attorney read Findings into the record.
•Applicant requested Findings of Fact for denial; County Attorney read them aloud.
•Commissioners moved and seconded adoption on second reading.
•County will receive $93,108 over the previously approved amount; first construction phase underway with ~30 days of closures expected around July 6.
•Court considered those Findings prior to voting.
•Director Pleiman explained history and process; commissioners asked clarifying questions about priorities and program counts.
•Judge Moore commented on housing need and site suitability, dissenting from denial.
•Judge Moore suggested requesting a meeting with the Jailer; no formal action was taken at the meeting.
•KYTC had previously approved $531,080 reimbursement; project cost increased to about $1.6 million and county requested additional funds.
•Multiple residents spoke about jail detainees and an immigration court case; concerns were raised about detainee conditions and court processes.
•Nine custodial proposals received; recommended vendor GSF USA, Inc. was the lowest and best and saved the county ~$52,000 compared with the expiring vendor.
•Parcel specified by PIDN in record.
•Planner presented item; commissioners questioned building appearance and future fit with rural nature.
•Public commenter Chuck Whitlock asked a question and staff answered.
•Residents asked about reserve balances and jail budget increases; Treasurer and Administrator provided explanations.
•Second reading presented and adopted; no recorded public opposition at meeting.
•Staff reviewed Planning Commission record and found Findings of Fact supporting both approval and denial; staff presented both ordinance and resolution options.
•Surplus items include one vehicle transferring for $500 and a recycling trailer transferred to Campbell County Solid Waste.
•Tower owner contacted county about loss of tenants and possible decommissioning; county uses the tower free of charge for the 911 microwave loop.

Decisions

•Advance to Second Reading with updated condition language.
•Approve Supplemental Agreement #3 with KYTC (3-0).
•Approve surplus declarations and custodial contract award (3-0).
•Approve Tax Advisory Board recommendations totaling $3,095,300 (3-0).
•Court adopted a resolution denying the rezoning request (2-1).
•Court approved lease amendment (3-0).
•Findings of Fact entered into the record; court adopted denial resolution.
•No formal court action taken; follow‑up recommended via requested meeting.
•Ordinance adopted on second reading (3-0).
•Ordinance for FY2027 budget adopted (3-0).

Directions

•Court suggested scheduling a meeting with the Jailer to address concerns.
•Staff to coordinate outreach and construction schedule; Open House planned to discuss Camp Ernst Road safety improvements.
•Staff to execute amendment and monitor microwave loop continuity.

May

Minutes

Boone County Fiscal Court met May 26, 2026 in Burlington to hear a public comment period on the proposed FY2027 budget, take votes on routine consent items and appointments, consider multiple zoning requests including a contested car-wash ordinance that was denied on second reading, and approve several contract awards including a $3.26 million water-line expansion contract.

Discussion Points

•Applicant counsel alleged lack of notice and economic protectionism; applicant emphasized donations and business model.
•Commissioner Hand said he would abstain due to conflicted views.
•District requested $400,000 from County Conservation Fund for a new conservation center estimated at $530,000.
•Dowling provided engagement metrics showing limited online participation.
•Emergency equipment contract total price $358,939.04 for 20 vehicles.
•One opponent raised traffic and sidewalk concerns on Gap Way.
•Planning Commission vote was tied (6-6).
•Project includes roads: Botts Lane, Hand Road, McVille Road, Woolper Road (southern section) and Belleview Road.
•Refuse collection awarded to Best Way Disposal and Rumpke; guardrail replacement to GEO Specialties at $131,590.
•Staff can prepare Findings of Fact and a First Reading for June 9 if the court wishes.
•Staff confirmed funding exists in current fiscal year and can prepare a resolution for the next meeting.
•Staff confirmed two changes incorporated into the budget and public comment was hosted online since April 28.
•Staff stated that agenda listing is standard practice for notification.
•Stop-loss insurance selected for the self-funded health program.
•This is the final project in Phase 3; low bid was 7% under engineer's estimate.

Decisions

•All procurement resolutions passed unanimously (4-0).
•Contract awarded to low bidder; unanimous vote.
•First Reading completed; no adoption at this meeting.
•No final funding decision made at this meeting.
•No formal action taken at this meeting; application may expire by inaction after 90 days.
•Ordinance denying the request adopted on second reading; vote 3-0 with one abstention.

Directions

•Award contract and schedule construction.
•Clerk to file the adopted ordinance and update records.
•Commissioner Hand requested Findings of Fact for both outcomes.
•Staff to administer contract and report progress to the court.
•Staff to execute contracts and manage installations and service start dates.
•Staff to post budget and prepare materials for Second Reading on June 9.
•Staff to prepare a resolution to consider funding at the next meeting if the court directs.
•Staff to prepare Findings of Fact for both approval and denial options ahead of June 9.

May

Minutes

Boone County Fiscal Court met May 5, 2026, approved multiple resolutions and ordinances including zoning changes, reviewed fiscal items and transfers, accepted a clean audit, and received public comment on a proposed car wash; several capital purchases and a property acquisition were authorized.

Discussion Points

•County Clerk described the voter mailer and asked for poll worker recruitment ideas; commissioners discussed need for poll workers.
•directions':['Proceed with purchases under approved purchasing networks and complete property closing.'],
•Rob Franxman explained state allocation and reported the allotment amount and percentage decrease; Lisa Goetz confirmed audit results.
•Staff and county attorney reviewed the Planning Commission record and recommended Findings supporting denial; Commissioner Hand questioned language describing the area as "saturated" and moved to strike it.
•Staff described textual clarifications to definitions and permitted use lists for freight-related activities.
•Staff explained transfers required to finalize property purchase and described equipment purchases to secure current pricing and align installation with construction.
•Staff reported no changes since first reading; court asked for public comment and none was offered.

Decisions

•Amendments to Findings adopted; first reading presented but final disposition pending.
•Approved county road aid contract and accepted FY2025 audit.
•Approved zoning text amendments on second reading.
•Reimbursement and poll-worker budget amendment approved.
•Rezoning approved on second reading.
•Transfers and purchases authorized.

Directions

•Staff to prepare revised Findings for return to court.

Apr

Minutes

Boone County Fiscal Court held a special Budget Caucus on April 28, 2026, to review the proposed FY2027 operating and capital budgets, present department capital requests, and set next steps and timeline for budget hearings and ordinance readings.

Discussion Points

•Commissioner Selection account has $100,000 available for commissioner-recommended projects.
•EM/PSCC anticipated completion in Spring 2027; CAD/RMS implementation under way.
•Increase in sheriff support ($1.6M) and Jail Fund expense drivers (personnel, medical).
•Information Systems capital items include software, communications, processing hardware and county fiber upgrades.
•List of park capital requests and ADA/accessibility upgrades.
•Projected General Fund subsidy to jail to decrease by ~$200,296.
•Project-level reimbursements and county-funded capital street/bridge projects.
•Proposed FY2027 operating budget totals and major drivers (sheriff support, SROs, MTD units).
•Reserve balance target of 30% to pursue stronger bond rating.
•Schedule for departmental meetings and ordinance readings.
•Status of federal projects (construction, design, right-of-way phases).
•Water Rescue Facility received state budget support (figures in transcript differ).

Directions

•Budget materials to be posted to county website and submitted to DLG on May 27.
•Staff to provide further detail during individual meetings Apr 29–May 4.
•Staff to refine budget based on court feedback between May 5–8.

Apr

Minutes

The Boone County Fiscal Court met April 14, 2026, approving a broad consent agenda including personnel appointments and transfers, advancing several zoning items to later readings after public comment, and authorizing grant applications and contracts for county services.

Discussion Points

•Commissioners asked procedural questions about oversight and contract approvals.
•Eimer described board structure, funding flow, 5‑year interlocal agreement.
•Multiple citizens spoke in opposition; County Attorney cautioned against reliance on out-of-record comments.
•Planning Commission recommended approval 12–2 with four conditions.
•Planning Commission recommended approval 14–0.
•Rezoning from A‑1 to SR‑1 for ~34 acres at 6597 Utz Lane.
•Routine approvals of minutes, appointments, invoices and treasurer report.

Decisions

•Agreement approved by unanimous vote.
•Consent items A–F approved by unanimous vote.
•First Reading removed from agenda; statutory deadline to act is June 2.

Directions

•Second Reading scheduled for May 5.
•Staff to review the Planning Commission record and present options at the May 5 meeting.

Mar

Minutes

Boone County Fiscal Court approved a series of routine appointments, infrastructure contracts and budget transfers, adopted zoning amendments and a rezoning request, reviewed historic-preservation demolition procedures, and authorized participation in an opioid-litigation settlement during its March 24, 2026 meeting in Burlington.

Discussion Points

•Bill Knoebel said the Group 3.1 action was taken because of pending litigation and concerns about a residential preference in bid evaluation.
•Commissioners asked about cost and timing; staff and PSCC director answered.
•Commissioners asked questions; staff responded.
•Court discussed intersection restrictions during summer and an expected Nov. 30 completion date.
•Diallo noted HUD reporting requirements and voucher utilization figures.
•Executive session held under KRS 61.810(1)(c) to discuss pending opioid litigation and procurement.
•Jason Gamble explained lifecycle concerns for virtualization, firewalls and mobile routers.
•Judge Moore noted no changes since first reading.
•Judge Moore recapped the ordinance; no changes since first reading.
•Rob Franxman reported on bids for Group 3.2 and the roads covered.
•Rob Franxman reported three bids, lowest 4% below estimate; federal OKI grant covers $531,080.
•Striker presented inventory counts and walked through the demolition-review process; commissioners asked clarification questions.
•Upon return, the court authorized participation in remnant-defendant settlements.

Decisions

•Adopt Assisted Housing Annual Plan; submit to HUD.
•Adopt zoning text amendments for manufactured and mobile homes (4-0).
•Contract awarded to Lawrence Construction & Leasing; associated budget transfers approved.
•Group 3.2 awarded; Group 3.1 bids rejected and to be re-evaluated.
•Participate in six remnant-defendant opioid settlements; execute settlement documents.
•Procure server upgrade, firewall replacement, Cradlepoint router replacements and console furniture; all approved 4-0.
•Rezoning approved (4-0).

Directions

•County Attorney's Office to execute settlement documents as authorized.
•Focus on increasing voucher utilization, particularly veterans' vouchers.
•Proceed with purchases using approved purchasing networks (TIPS, OMNIA, Verizon GSA).
•Procurement to reevaluate Group 3.1 bids and ensure equal opportunity for bidders.
•Public Works to coordinate summer traffic restrictions and monitor construction schedule.

Mar

Minutes

Boone County Fiscal Court met March 10, 2026, approving routine personnel and procurement items, authorizing nearly $1.0 million in intra‑budget transfers for fiscal year 2025–26, taking first readings on zoning text and map amendments tied to HB 160 and a large parking plan, and receiving a transportation-plan update and public comment on federal inmate housing.

Discussion Points

•Applicant representatives introduced themselves to answer technical questions.
•Citizen inquiry (Bob Cicero) prompted removal of Item G from consent before separate vote.
•Commissioners and counsel discussed neighbor impacts and design mitigation measures.
•Commissioners asked clarifying questions about definitions and zoning districts.
•Commissioners voted to award based on recommendation.
•Court accepted a draft response on federal inmate housing; further questions to be directed to the Jailer.
•Engineer reported bids and low bidder; project scope and schedule described.
•Framxan cited project counts and commuting patterns to contextualize priorities.
•Michael Schwartz explained HB 160 impacts and proposed text amendments.
•Multiple citizens provided public comment during the item.
•Planner Steven Lilly explained the rezoning for a 770‑space lot and noted eight recommended conditions from the Planning Commission.
•Presentation covered goal development, existing and future conditions, public input, issues and needs assessment, and project tiering.
•Staff explained transfer breakdown and major items to be funded.
•Staff presented three options including reducing a 1,000‑foot prohibition and adding design standards.

Decisions

•Approved Fiscal Court Order #15 authorizing transfers totaling $995,011.28 (4‑0)
•Award contract to Riegler Blacktop for $600,642.20 (4‑0)
•First reading held; second reading scheduled for March 24
•Items IV.A, IV.B and IV.C removed from agenda (4‑0)
•No formal action required or taken at this meeting
•Report accepted (4‑0)

Directions

•Direct questions to Jailer Jason Maydak for follow‑up.
•Staff directed to develop alternate language with mitigation standards and flexibility.

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