Boone County, KY

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved a zoning map amendment for an approximately 5-acre area at 10090 East Bend Road, changing it from Agriculture (A-1) and Agriculture/Small Community Overlay (A-1/SC) to Rural Suburban Estates (RSE). The court also approved several resolutions, including appointments, a boat dock bid, a homeland security grant application, and budget transfers. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with Commissioner Chet Hand absent.

• Approved zoning map amendment for 5 acres at 10090 East Bend Road (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, dispatcher appointments, and police social worker promotion (3-0)
• Approved invoice and pre-paid invoice reports (3-0)
• Accepted monthly treasurer's report for period ending June 30, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to add streets to golf cart usage in Rivers Pointe subdivision (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Russell Buss to Northern Kentucky District Board of Health (3-0)
• Awarded bid for Water Rescue Facility boat dock to Washington Marine (3-0)
• Approved $707,428.86 in budget transfers (3-0)

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The Fiscal Court voted to send formal letters of opposition to state and federal agencies and the KY Public Service Commission regarding a proposed pipeline. The court also approved several personnel appointments, budget transfers, and infrastructure projects.

• Approved formal opposition to Texas Gas Transmission Dearborn County Pipeline (4-0)
• Approved $2,367,166.60 in budget transfers within FY 2026-2027 (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Tom Logan as Interim County Engineer (4-0)
• Approved agreement with KYTC for $120,000 Chinquapin Hill Road resurfacing (4-0)
• Approved water main construction on Turner Road for 8 additional homes (4-0)
• Awarded fiduciary and brokerage services RFP to Touchstone/Wells Fargo (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Team Fishel for underground fiber installation (4-0)
• Approved first reading of zoning amendment for 10090 East Bend Road

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The Fiscal Court approved several financial reports and a budget transfer. The court authorized the movement of $218,800 within the 2025-2026 budget. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved invoice and golf invoice reports dated June 30, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved pre-paid invoice report dated June 25, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved Fiscal Court Order #22 authorizing $218,800 in budget transfers for FY 2025-2026 (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Fiscal Court approved the annual budget and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 and a zoning amendment for Flash Properties LLC. The court denied a zoning map amendment for Corporex Parks of Kentucky on Mineola Pike. Several board appointments and budget transfers were also authorized.

• Approved FY 2027 annual budget and appropriations (3-0)
• Denied zoning amendment for Corporex Parks of Kentucky on Mineola Pike (2-1)
• Approved zoning amendment for Flash Properties LLC from RS to I-1 (3-0)
• Approved $415,964.73 in budget transfers for FY 2025-2026 (3-0)
• Approved appointments to Building Inspection/Code Appeals Board (3-0)
• Approved reappointment of William Smith to Union Fire Protection District Board (3-0)
• Approved reappointment of Chris Groh to Walton Fire Protection District Board (3-0)
• Approved reappointment of Greg Palmer, David Zimmer, and Urban Forestry Commission members (3-0)

Regular Meeting

The Fiscal Court approved several staff appointments and financial reports. It denied a request for a change in an approved concept development plan for a car wash at 1731 Jones Circle. The court also held a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 budget.

• Denied concept development plan change for Whitewater Car Wash at 1731 Jones Circle (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved FY2027 County Budget first reading
• Approved zoning map amendment first reading for Flash Properties (RS to I-1) for 2.1 acres on Old Lexington Pike
• Approved appointments for seasonal staff in Parks, Golf Courses, and Public Works (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Colin Hollingsworth as dispatcher for Public Safety Communication Center (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Cody Hunley as fleet services mechanic for Public Works (4-0)
• Approved invoice and golf invoice reports dated May 26, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved pre-paid invoice reports from May 7, 12, 14, and 21, 2026 (4-0)

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The Fiscal Court approved zoning text amendments regarding commercial parking and freight, and a zoning map amendment for a 30-acre area on Utz Lane. The court also authorized a county road aid contract and reimbursed the County Clerk for election mailing expenses.

• Approved zoning text amendments for commercial parking and freight (4-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment from Agriculture to Suburban Residential One at 6597 Utz Lane (4-0)
• Approved $778,493.91 County Road Aid Co-op Program contract (4-0)
• Approved $50,534.01 reimbursement to County Clerk for election mailers (4-0)
• Approved renewal of Boone Conservancy lease for Camargo Hunt property at $1 per year (4-0)
• Approved FY 2025 Audit Report (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Makenzie Adkins as Tax Registration Specialist I (4-0)
• Approved declaration of county vehicles and equipment as surplus for auction (4-0)

Caucus Meeting

The Fiscal Court held a budget caucus to review the proposed FY2027 operating and capital budgets. No formal votes were taken on budget items; the meeting served as a presentation and discussion period prior to final budget consensus on May 5.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Fiscal Court approved a five-year interlocal agreement for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and authorized a $200,000 grant application for community development. The court also approved several personnel appointments and internal fund transfers. A first reading was held for a zoning map amendment for Arlinghaus Builders LLC.

• Approved 2026-2031 WIOA interlocal agreement (4-0)
• Authorized $200,000 Recovery Kentucky CDBG funding application (4-0)
• Approved $116,676 in internal budget transfers (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Francesca Simm as Animal Control Officer I (4-0)
• Approved promotion of Donald (Bin) Moore to Fleet Services Shop Leader (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Jason Roberts to Arboretum Advisory Council (3-0)
• Removed Whitewater Car Wash concept plan first reading from agenda (4-0)
• Held first reading for Arlinghaus Builders LLC zoning map amendment (A-1 to SR-1)

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The Fiscal Court approved a $1.66M contract for a roundabout at Camp Ernst and Longbranch Roads and adopted zoning amendments regarding manufactured homes. The board also authorized several IT infrastructure upgrades and public works equipment purchases.

• Approved $1,664,694.85 contract to Lawrence Construction & Leasing, Inc. for Camp Ernst Road and Longbranch Road roundabout (4-0)
• Approved zoning text amendments defining manufactured and mobile homes (4-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment from Airport (A) to Industrial One (I-1) for 15 acres at 4805 Aero Parkway (4-0)
• Approved $184,266.75 for server virtualization environment upgrade at disaster recovery site (4-0)
• Approved $57,711 firewall replacement for Public Safety Communication Center (4-0)
• Approved replacement of Cradlepoint mobile routers for emergency vehicles, not to exceed $235,000 (4-0)
• Approved $60,000 agreement with KYTC for Weaver Road sidewalks design phase (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Mike Foster to the Tax Advisory Board on Mental Health (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Fiscal Court approved a contract for paving several county roads and authorized nearly $1 million in budget transfers. The board also approved personnel appointments and the acquisition of a right-of-way for a sidewalk project. Several zoning amendments were read for the first time and will be considered at a later meeting.

• Approved $995,011.28 in budget transfers for FY 2025-2026 (4-0)
• Awarded $600,642.20 paving contract for Point Pleasant Road and others to Riegler Blacktop (4-0)
• Approved $5,725 right-of-way acquisition for Sam Neace Drive sidewalk project (4-0)
• Approved resolution to declare county vehicles as surplus for auction or transfer (4-0)
• Authorized appointment of Evan Kerfoot as Entry Level Maintenance Technician (4-0)
• Authorized appointments of Corey Siefert and Nathan Stahl as Parks Laborers I (4-0)
• Authorized appointments of returning and new seasonal staff for Parks and Golf Courses (4-0)
• Removed commercial truck parking zoning options (Items IV. A, B, and C) from the agenda (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved the budget for the Emergency Management & Public Safety Communications Center and authorized the purchase of police vehicles. The court also approved several service contracts and social service fund allocations. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved $11,380,409 overall project budget for Emergency Management & Public Safety Communications Center (4-0)
• Approved purchase of police special service and administrative vehicles from Paul Miller Ford (4-0)
• Approved $1,151,574.05 in budget transfers for FY 2025-2026, primarily for Sheriff's vehicles (4-0)
• Approved $106,600 in mid-year tax fund allocations for social service agencies (4-0)
• Approved $650,261 final closeout payment for Parks Building project construction (4-0)
• Approved purchase of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) from Deep Trekker, Inc. (4-0)
• Awarded contracts to ATKB Tennis (tennis instruction), Yokum Fireworks (celebration fireworks), and Tri-State Escrap Inc. (electronics collection) (4-0)
• Rejected all bids for household hazardous waste collection services due to unclear specifications (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Fiscal Court approved a $1,918,897.50 budget transfer and awarded a permitting software contract to GovWell Technologies. The board also authorized several personnel appointments and approved a mini-excavator purchase. An agreement with KYTC was approved for a roundabout project at Camp Ernst and Longbranch Road.

• Approved $1,918,897.50 in budget transfers for FY 2025-2026 (4-0)
• Awarded permitting and inspection software contract to GovWell Technologies (4-0)
• Approved purchase of mini-excavator for $83,112.10 (4-0)
• Approved KYTC agreement for Camp Ernst and Longbranch Road roundabout construction (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Noah Cropper as dispatcher (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Roman Wright as Assistant Golf Course Superintendent (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Lawrence Krauter to be NKY Board of Directors (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Cathy Flaig to Historic Preservation Review Board (3-0, 1 abstention)

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The Fiscal Court approved reallocating remaining Rural Water 3.0 funds to complete four loop projects. The board also authorized a grant agreement for the Limaburg Road corridor and approved the demolition of an unsafe structure in Hebron.

• Approved reallocation of funds to finish 4 water loop projects (4-0)
• Approved demolition of unfit/unsafe structure at 3079 Point Pleasant Road, Hebron (4-0)
• Approved BUILD grant agreement with FHWA for Limaburg Road corridor design (4-0)
• Approved $81,223.00 in transfers within the FY 2025-2026 budget (4-0)
• Approved appointments for seasonal staff at PSCC and Parks Department (4-0)
• Approved January 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved invoice and golf invoice reports dated January 27, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved pre-paid invoice reports dated January 15 and 22, 2026 (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved several infrastructure projects, including the design for Camp Ernst Road reconstruction and water line expansions. The court also authorized renovations for the County Clerk's office in Florence and approved a $1.1M budget transfer.

• Approved $1,136,585 in budget transfers for FY 2025-2026 (4-0)
• Awarded Camp Ernst Road reconstruction design to Gresham Smith (4-0)
• Awarded water line expansion Group 3.1 bid to Lonkard Construction Company (4-0)
• Approved temporary construction easements for Sam Neace Drive sidewalk project (4-0)
• Authorized notice to proceed to City of Florence for County Clerk office renovations (4-0)
• Approved application for $200,000 in Recovery Kentucky CDBG funding (4-0)
• Approved declaring county vehicles and equipment as surplus for auction (4-0)
• Rejected bid for a Public Works backhoe loader due to budget constraints (4-0)