Florence City Council held a special meeting without a quorum to hear presentations including two annexation requests and two zoning map amendment presentations, a developer pitch for a 340-unit apartment plan with a KYTC-reviewed traffic study, a police distinguished service award, and a retirement proclamation for the public services director.

Discussion Points

•Annexation includes three parcels and a planned city purchase of Duke Energy right‑of‑way; tied to a zoning map amendment and future road dedication.
•Boone County Planning Commission recommended denial (11–2); city planning committee made no recommendation (3–2) and council must act by supermajority to overturn denial.
•Consent annexation described; owner intends to build single‑family home and obtain utilities.
•Developer committed to Bowman Way improvements and reserving right‑of‑way for Long Branch connector; traffic study reviewed/accepted by KYTC District 6.
•Multiple lot uses proposed: restaurant, office, hotels; exceptions to buffers/setbacks requested.
•Proposed rezoning to UR‑1 PD for ~340 units; density ~10.31 units/acre; 611 parking spaces; amenity program included.
•Site proposed to be rezoned from Commercial‑2 PD to Office‑2 PD (Houston Donaldson overlay).

Oct

City of Florence City Council Special Meeting - October 20, 2026

Florence City Council held a special meeting without a quorum to hear presentations on police recognition, several annexation and rezoning requests — including a 340-unit proposal by Silverman & Co. — and to honor Public Services Director Eric Hall on his upcoming retirement.

Discussion Points

•Applicant argues legal standard under Section 308 supports approval; developer says project is consistent with the comprehensive plan when read as a whole.
•Chief described rescue timeline and coordination with Florence Fire Department and Boone County Sheriff’s Office.
•Mayor read proclamation and summarized Hall’s career and department responsibilities.
•Planner reviewed requested exceptions to buffers/setbacks, plan development bonus, and 12 conditions recommended for approval.
•Schools: developer said unit mix (no three‑bedroom units) reduces school enrollment impact and cited an email from Boone County Schools saying the district takes no exception.
•Staff explained the annexation enables utility connections and urban services; parcel is zoned single‑family in Boone County.
•Traffic: applicant says KYTC approved traffic impact study and developer will fund intersection improvements; public and planning commission expressed concerns about cut‑through traffic and adequacy of existing network.

Decisions

•No council vote due to lack of quorum; item deferred.

Directions

•Developer agreed to construct recommended Bowman Way/US‑42 intersection improvements if approved.

Oct

Boone - Fiscal Court Minutes - 10/20/2026

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

Florence City Council Special Meeting - 2026.10.06

Special Florence City Council meeting: council approved updated sewer and water regulations and a revised fee schedule, and received an update on the citypause of the Flock camera program and formation of a joint review committee for further study.

Discussion Points

•Chief Mallory confirmed cameras were turned off and described committee scope (access, retention, audit procedures, regional vs. national network options).
•Construction standards moved to appendix to allow future updates without delaying projects.
•Council discussed clarifications for private service lines, hydrant flow testing, and habitual-offender penalties.
•Council requested and received confirmation that price differences reflect long intervals since prior updates.
•Mayor cited resident and council concerns about privacy, data retention, and oversight.
•Staff clarified updates do not raise monthly rates for existing customers and that fees help cover meter and technology costs.
•Staff explained the updates to clarify responsibilities, strengthen enforcement, and address infiltration/inflow and FOG.
•Staff said the 2023 update reduced the scope of changes this year.
•Three ordinances adopted; Flock program paused and committee formed.

Decisions

•Ordinance O-22-2026 adopted (announced result: motion passes 5-0).
•Ordinance O-23-2026 adopted (announced by mayor as 5-0; roll-call segments record one 'No').
•Ordinance O-24-2026 adopted (announced result: motion passes 5-0).
•Ordinances O-22, O-23, O-24 adopted; Flock use paused pending committee review.
•Temporary pause of Flock use; no final decision at this meeting.

Directions

•Form a joint committee of law enforcement, legal and IT-security experts to evaluate Flock and related data-access policies.
•Staff to implement and codify administrative procedures as needed.
•Staff to implement fee schedule and update administrative systems.
•Staff to implement ordinance and return with administrative procedures if required.
•Staff to implement ordinances; joint committee to review Flock and report back.

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.

Sep

Florence City Council Caucus Meeting - 2026.09.15

Florence City Council meeting with a ceremonial swearing-in, a Constitution Week proclamation, staff presentations updating drinking water and sanitary sewer regulations, a new fee schedule for development taps and inspections, discussion about pausing Flock Safety ALPR cameras, several public comments (senior center doors/parking, building color), and an adjournment vote.

Discussion Points

•Add enforcement framework; limit infiltration/inflow; clarify private lateral repair responsibilities; implement fats/oil/grease control program.
•Ceremonial recognition and event promotion.
•Ceremonial swearing-in of new recruit; no formal council action required.
•Detailed fee schedule proposed for new development including meter costs, tap fees, inspection fees, and hydrant flow test fee.
•Require city-purchased meters for billed services; formalize hydrant flow testing policy with a fee; clarify sewer-deduct meter rules; add habitual violator enforcement.
•Senior center automatic door delayed multiple months for repair; parking shortage and proposals for rapid fixes; questions about city loan involvement in turf project; zoning enforcement on building color.
•When and how a review committee will form; whether cameras are physically covered or deactivated; which agencies retain access; vendor trust and contract constraints.

Decisions

•Officers' access to the system deactivated pending review.

Directions

•City staff to coordinate with Sheriff Hill on committee membership and review scope; staff to check contract/legal constraints before physical measures like covers are implemented.
•Staff to bring parking concept and funding request to budget retreat; staff to investigate door contractor and follow up with documentation on loan/interest rate if requested.
•Staff to draft ordinance language and technical specifications for council review.
•Staff to include proposed changes in ordinance language and fee schedule for future council consideration.
•Staff to provide supporting documentation on fee calculations and neighbor comparisons.

Sep

City of Florence City Council Special Meeting - 2026.09.01

Special meeting of the Florence City Council included a police promotion and the passage of Ordinance 21-2026, the city's annual tax levy ordinance; council members also asked staff about how IRB/pilot incentives could affect future assessments.

Discussion Points

•Captain Redick described Rantzler's service record and qualifications.
•Clerk confirmed roll-call tally of 6-0.
•Miss Cable asked how IRBs and pilot incentives would affect the 2026 tax base and rate.
•Motion, second and roll-call vote recorded.
•Proponent explained the 8% reduction in real-estate tax was enabled by approximately an 8% rise in assessments.
•Staff said effects are typically delayed until reassessments and that pilot abatements reduce tax liability during the incentive period.

Decisions

•Haley Rantzler sworn in as corporal
•No immediate ordinance change; staff to provide further detail as requested
•Ordinance 21-2026 adopted 6-0

Directions

•Publish ordinance and apply rates per ordinance deadlines.

Sep

Florence City Council Special Meeting - 2026.09.01

The Florence City Council held a special meeting where it administered an oath of office to a police corporal and passed an ordinance setting 2026 tax rates, due dates, discounts and penalties; council also heard a question about how industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) and pilot incentives affect future assessments.

Discussion Points

•Ms. Cable asked about IRBs and pilot incentives; staff explained timing, reassessments, and callback provisions.
•Oath of office; ordinance presentation and adoption; staff Q&A on incentives
•Presentation of ordinance text and tax rates; explanation tying a reduction to rising assessments; clarification questions on IRBs and pilot incentives.
•Presentation of promotion and oath; speaker summarized service history

Decisions

•Oath administered; promotion recognized
•Ordinance adopted 6-0; no further council direction recorded in the transcript.
•Ordinance adopted 6-0; promotion oath administered; meeting adjourned.

Directions

•Ordinance adopted; staff to implement publication and collection processes per ordinance language.
•Staff to provide follow-up calculations for specific projects if requested.
•Staff to provide follow-up calculations on IRB/pilot incentive impacts for future review.

Aug

Florence City Council Business Meeting - 2026.08.25

Florence City Council held a business meeting that included a first reading of a tax-levy ordinance, approval of a bond-inducement resolution for a proposed mixed-use project near Lowe's, mayoral announcements, and several public comments focused on senior-center parking, a pothole/water-main repair question, and repeated commercial-vehicle parking on a residential street.

Discussion Points

•A council member urged early payment to receive discounts.
•Officer/staff explained enforcement depends on vehicle size and visible commercial markings; staff offered to coordinate and follow up.
•Ordinance text recited including rates, franchise tax, discounts and penalties.
•Presenter described the Vici parcel site and the financing structure including PILOT and industrial revenue bonds.
•Presenter emphasized the non-obligatory nature of conduit financing and noted potential school-district benefits through the SEEK funding formula.
•Resident provided photos and detailed the ongoing parking problem.
•Resident reported lack of adequate handicap parking at the senior center and questioned library funding and minutes.
•Resident reported metal plates in intersection and asked whether they were city or water-district work.
•Staff committed to analyze on-site parking options and budget inclusion.
•Staff confirmed plates are associated with a water-main project and repaving will occur after work completion.

Decisions

•First reading approved on a recorded vote 6-0.
•Resolution approved 6-0 to authorize memorandum of agreement and pursue necessary bond inducement steps.

Directions

•Potential ordinance clarification suggested for future consideration.
•Staff to continue coordination with bond counsel and the developer; zoning to be processed separately.
•Staff to evaluate additional on-site handicap parking and include cost estimates in upcoming budget retreat.
•Staff to repave intersection after water-main project completion.
•Staff to take contact information and collaborate with police to evaluate enforcement options.

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

Florence City Council Special Meeting - 2026.08.18

Florence City Council held a special meeting to approve two zoning ordinances, authorize lease and surplus-sales orders, hear a developer presentation for the Athena hotel/corporate campus including industrial revenue bond options, review a proposal to lower real-estate tax rates by 8% after the 2026 reassessment, and vote to enter closed session.

Discussion Points

•Council asked about previous state leases and the expiration of those arrangements.
•Council asked for household math examples and clarification that county and school taxes are separate.
•Council reviewed prior caucus and first-reading discussion and recorded no further discussion before roll-call vote.
•Developer presented project scope, jobs, and investment estimates; counsel outlined IRB financing, pilot shares, state application and debt officer review process.
•Item had prior Planning & Zoning recommendation and caucus discussion; no further comment before vote.
•Staff clarified lease is administrative change from earlier lease, moves clerk office from lower level to freestanding Suite A, consolidates elections storage, and increases rent ~$4/sq-ft vs previous tenant.
•Staff clarified this discussion was informational and zoning will follow a separate record.
•Staff indicated a department-by-department Excel list in the packet and noted items have been stored at the Rosetta facility awaiting auction.
•Staff proposed an 8% total real-estate tax-rate reduction to offset an average 8% reassessment and explained components including the hazardous special assessment.

Decisions

•MO8 approved; auction scheduled Sept. 3–10.
•Municipal Order MO17 approved (5-0).
•No approvals requested tonight; informational presentation only.
•Ordinance 019-2026 adopted on second reading (5-0)
•Ordinance 020-2026 adopted on second reading (5-0)
•Proposal presented for council consideration; formal adoption to follow per required procedure.

Directions

•Mayor authorized to execute necessary documents.
•Place inducement documents and IRB materials on a future business agenda if council chooses to proceed.
•Publish items on GovDeals and proceed with auction dates.

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

Florence City Council Business Meeting - 2026.07.28

Florence City Council held a July business meeting that included swearing in new Fire & EMS staff, proclamations, several land-use and appointments votes, authorization for resurfacing funds, discussion of a county clerk lease, and direction to run a public survey on alternative mobility rules.

Discussion Points

•Appointments discussed at caucus; TID board will work with staff including Amy Stewart.
•Boone County physical court timetable for alternative mobility standards (anticipated Sept/Oct); enforcement limitations for juveniles; potential for vocal opposition from advocacy groups; budget/training implications if city imposes registration or licensing.
•Group oath and family recognition
•Introductions and background of new Fire & EMS hires
•Landscaping, berming, and screening for the site; non-transferability condition to prevent future subdivision for truck storage.
•MOA funds up to $482,000 for resurfacing two local streets; city designated as LPA for reimbursements.
•Overview of lease terms: 9,500 sq ft, ADA improvements, tenant finish costs and repayment schedule, rent escalator of 5% every five years.
•Salecki's prior attendance at commission meeting and readiness to serve.
•Schools creating a resource division and request for cruisers; transfer discussed and approved.
•Staff noted the fence installation date (08/28/2025) and enforcement history; council considered permit and use conditions.

Decisions

•Appointments confirmed by unanimous roll call votes.
•No formal council action required; ceremonial oath administered
•No vote tonight; item to return next meeting for action.
•Ordinance approved on first reading; passed by roll call 6–0
•Ordinance approved; roll call 6–0.
•Proceed with no-cost public survey; defer ordinance drafting until county action or after survey results.
•Resolution approved by roll call 6–0.
•Surplus and transfer approved; appointment confirmed.

Directions

•Authorize mayor to execute MOA.
•Condition requiring removal of fence/equipment if building user vacates
•Council directed staff to run a free public survey and to return with results and recommendations; council will wait to see fiscal court decisions for alignment.
•Provide full lease contract in next business-meeting packet for council review.

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).

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