Boone County public meetings in 2020

Hearing of Budget Amendments

The Boone County Fiscal Court held a public hearing and approved amendments to the FY 2021 All Funds Budget, which included changes for federal pandemic funding, the Utility Development fund, and mid-year operational/capital project adjustments. The Court also awarded a $381,591.50 bid to Jefferson Contracting, LLC for the construction of Frogtown Road sidewalks. All votes on these and other items were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved FY2021 All Funds Budget amendments (first reading) (4-0)
• Awarded $381,591.50 bid to Jefferson Contracting, LLC for Frogtown Road sidewalks (4-0)
• Approved $118,127.20 change order and closeout for Longbranch Road widening project (4-0)
• Approved agreement with KYTC for $250,000 state match to connect First Financial Drive (4-0)
• Tabled resolution to vacate street right-of-way on Vesper Lane (4-0)
• Approved waiver of alcoholic beverage renewal fees for 2021, waiving $57,485 in fees (4-0)
• Approved appointments of Conner Ray, Sheldon High, and Boubacar Diallo to county positions (4-0)
• Declared surplus radios and equipment from jail, sheriff's dept, and emergency management; donated some to neighboring counties (4-0)

Special Meeting

The Boone County Fiscal Court held a special virtual meeting to consider two resolutions related to CARES Act funding. The court approved resolutions to accept the transfer of CRF funds from the City of Union and the City of Walton, both by a 4-0 vote. Judge Moore noted the resolutions are not official until approved by the cities, and the City of Union had not yet voted to accept the transfer. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution to accept CRF funds transfer from City of Union (4-0)
• Approved resolution to accept CRF funds transfer from City of Walton (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved a zoning map amendment for a 70.505-acre site at 1601 and 1669 Elijah Creek Road, changing it from Suburban Residential One (SR-1) to Industrial One (I-1), with conditions agreed upon by the developer. The court also approved the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 91 relating to animals and fowl. Several personnel appointments and re-appointments to various boards were approved, along with administrative and fiscal matters.

• Approved zoning change from SR-1 to I-1 for 70.505 acres at Elijah Creek Road (4-0)
• Approved second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 91 on animals and fowl (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Marlene Alfred as part-time Parks receptionist (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Brian King as full-time Fleet Services mechanic (4-0)
• Approved re-appointments to Local Board of Health, Water District, and other boards (4-0)
• Approved contract with Integrated Engineering for $20,133.50 for Litton Lane extension design (4-0)
• Approved Welcome House of Northern Kentucky for cold weather sheltering plan (4-0)
• Approved invoice reports and golf invoice reports (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Boone County Fiscal Court held its first reading of a zoning map amendment to change 70.505 acres at 1601 and 1669 Elijah Creek Road from Suburban Residential One (SR-1) to Industrial One (I-1), with conditions. The court also approved several personnel actions, including promotions and appointments in Public Works, and passed an ordinance amending Chapter 110 on occupational licenses. All votes were unanimous 4-0 except one abstention on a right-of-way acquisition.

• Approved minutes from September 17, 2020 (4-0)
• Approved promotion of Michael Sweeney to Public Services Truck Driver/Operator (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Andrew Lauer as Public Services Laborer (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Bradley Creech as Public Services Laborer (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Robby Jones as Public Services Laborer (4-0)
• Approved pay rate adjustment for three Public Works positions (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 110 on occupational licenses (4-0)
• Approved right-of-way easements for KY 237 Multi-Use Path (3-0, 1 abstention)

Regular Meeting

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved a resolution to vacate street right-of-way at 9981 Spruce Lane in Union, as recommended by the Viewing Committee, with no opposition. The court also approved several personnel actions, including appointments, promotions, and seasonal hires, and awarded bids for recycling equipment ($137,097) and Shorland Drive sidewalks ($249,248). All votes were 4-0 except the minutes approval, which was 3-0 with one abstention.

• Approved vacation of street right-of-way at 9981 Spruce Lane (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Teresa Adams as part-time Housing Receptionist (4-0)
• Approved job description update for Volunteer Manager to Shelter Operations Manager (4-0)
• Approved promotion of Courtney Glass to Senior Property Maintenance Technician (4-0)
• Approved seasonal new hires for Pro Shop at golf courses (4-0)
• Approved promotion of Joe Risch to full-time Public Services Truck Driver/Operator (4-0)
• Awarded bid for recycling roll-off containers and trailer to Pro-Tainer at $137,097 (4-0)
• Awarded bid for Shorland Drive sidewalks to Straight Edge Construction at $249,248 (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved two ordinances providing occupational license fee credits for new employees under the Kentucky Business Investment Program: one for Ferrara Candy Company (formerly Keebler) investing $19M with 75 new jobs, and one for WABCO USA LLC in Hebron investing $10-15M with 123 new jobs. The Court also approved a zoning map amendment for a C-1 to C-3 change at 8495 Pleasant Valley Road, but the motion failed 2-1, meaning the Planning Commission's recommendation will carry the form of law after the 90-day period. Several personnel appointments, resolutions, and invoice reports were approved unanimously.

• Approved occupational license fee credit for Ferrara Candy Company expansion (3-0)
• Approved occupational license fee credit for WABCO USA LLC (3-0)
• Zoning change at 8495 Pleasant Valley Road failed 2-1; Planning Commission recommendation to carry
• Approved appointment of Paul Stephenson as Residential Plans Examiner (3-0)
• Approved seasonal hires for Golf Courses Maintenance (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Alexis Addington as returning seasonal Parks employee (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Shelby Campbell as Property Maintenance Technician/Plumber (3-0)
• Approved $200,000 Recovery Kentucky CDBG grant application (3-0)

Regular Meeting

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved a zoning map amendment for a 6.63-acre tract at 11061 Dixie Highway, changing it from Commercial Services (C-3) to Industrial One (I-1), and approved a change in concept development plan with conditions for a 5.39-acre site near 1648 Petersburg Road. The court also approved several personnel appointments, including a new fleet services supervisor and emergency management deputy director, and authorized the purchase of three trucks for $198,500.

• Approved zoning map amendment for 11061 Dixie Highway from C-3 to I-1 (4-0)
• Approved development plan change with 8 conditions for site near 1648 Petersburg Road (4-0)
• Approved status change of Billy Angel to Fleet Services Supervisor (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Kevin Vogelpohl as Deputy Director of Emergency Management (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Keith Feldhaus as Recycling Technician (4-0)
• Approved seasonal hires for Parks and Golf Pro Shop (4-0)
• Approved HUD-assisted housing policy waivers for COVID-19 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of three 1.5-ton trucks from Beechmont Ford for $198,500 (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Boone County Fiscal Court unanimously approved several routine items, including personnel appointments, a job description amendment, a zoning map amendment first reading, and a utility easement for Duke Energy. They also awarded bids for right-of-way mowing and program management services, and approved a change order for the Litton Lane sidewalk project. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved minutes from July 14, 2020 (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Jerrid Evans as Public Services Laborer (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Communications and Community Affairs Manager job description (4-0)
• Approved first reading of zoning change from C-1 to C-3 at 8495 Pleasant Valley Road (4-0)
• Approved first reading of occupational license fee credit for WABCO USA LLC (4-0)
• Approved first reading of golf cart use after dark ordinance (4-0)
• Approved second reading of ordinance correcting KAR reference (4-0)
• Approved re-appointments to Parking Violation and 911 Board and NKY Convention and Visitors Bureau (4-0)

Special Meeting

The Boone County Fiscal Court met in special session to handle end-of-fiscal-year financial matters. The court unanimously approved the regular invoice report and the golf invoice report, both dated June 30, 2020. It also approved Fiscal Court Order #2, authorizing $3,046,869.00 in transfers within the adopted FY2019-2020 budget. All three motions passed 4-0.

• Approved Invoice Report dated June 30, 2020 (4-0)
• Approved Golf Invoice Report dated June 30, 2020 (4-0)
• Approved Fiscal Court Order #2 authorizing $3,046,869.00 in budget transfers (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Boone County Fiscal Court unanimously approved the FY 2021 annual budget and appropriations ordinance, along with the annual standing orders setting maximum jail personnel and pre-approving recurring expenses. The court also approved the golf course budget for FY 2020-21, which includes up to $250,000 in General Fund support plus debt service. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved minutes from June 9, 2020 meeting (4-0)
• Approved resolution appointing seasonal Parks Department employees (4-0)
• Approved FY 2021 annual budget and appropriations ordinance (4-0)
• Approved re-appointments to NKADD Council on Aging and Agricultural Grievance Board (4-0)
• Approved appointment to Petersburg Fire Protection District Board (4-0)
• Approved annual standing orders for jail personnel and recurring expenses (4-0)
• Approved golf course budget with up to $250,000 General Fund support (4-0)
• Approved temporary lease extension with Community Action Commission (4-0)

Public Hearing

The Boone County Fiscal Court held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2021 budget and approved an amendment to change the date of employee merit increases to reflect the normal implementation schedule (4-0). The Court then held the first reading of the FY 2021 budget ordinance, with the second reading scheduled for June 23rd. All other agenda items, including personnel resolutions, board appointments, and fiscal matters, were approved unanimously (4-0).

• Approved amendment to FY2021 budget changing employee merit increase date (4-0)
• Held first reading of FY2021 budget ordinance; second reading set for June 23
• Approved minutes from May 12 and May 19 meetings (4-0)
• Approved re-appointments of seasonal Public Works laborers and new seasonal hires for golf course grounds, pro shop, and concessions (4-0)
• Approved re-appointments to Northern Kentucky District Board of Health, Boone Conservancy Board, and five fire protection district boards (4-0)
• Approved application for reimbursement of funds for non-public school student transportation (4-0)
• Declared three printers from Information Systems as surplus (4-0)
• Approved invoice reports, financial statements, and Fiscal Court Order #1 authorizing $23,263,607.00 in budget transfers (4-0)

Special Meeting

The Boone County Fiscal Court held a special meeting to review the proposed FY2021 budget, with presentations on economic indicators, COVID-19 impacts, and capital projects. No formal decisions or votes were made on the budget; the meeting was informational only. The court scheduled a public budget meeting for May 26, 2020, and adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)
• Scheduled next public budget meeting for May 26, 2020

Regular Meeting

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved two ordinances providing occupational license fee credits for new employees under the Kentucky Business Investment Program for Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. and Four O Corporation. The court also approved several resolutions including appointments, a road aid co-op agreement, insurance, tree removal, and road salt contracts. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved occupational license fee credit ordinance for Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved occupational license fee credit ordinance for Four O Corporation (4-0)
• Approved appointment of James Perry as full-time Telecommunicator for PSCC (4-0)
• Approved appointment of returning seasonal maintenance employees for Parks (4-0)
• Approved County Road Aid Co-op Program Agreement with KYTC (4-0)
• Awarded stop loss insurance bid to Great Midwest Insurance Company at $424,201.80 premium (4-0)
• Awarded tree removal services bid to MTM Enterprises, LLC with Tree Care, Inc. as backup (4-0)
• Renewed road salt contract with Cargill Incorporated at $74.65 per ton through FY2021 (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Boone County Fiscal Court met via video conference and approved all agenda items unanimously (4-0). This included first readings of occupational license fee credits for Perfetti Van Melle USA and Four O Corporation, a zoning map amendment for properties on Hunter Road and Hetzel Drive, and resolutions for camp counselors, arboretum interns, and building inspector appeals board reappointments. The Court also approved bids for a new incinerator for the Sheriff's Office, design/build for KY 18 Burlington traffic signals, and a change order for the regional public safety communication project.

• Approved minutes from March 10, 2020 meeting (4-0)
• Approved resolution appointing camp counselors and assistants for Parks Department (4-0)
• Approved resolution appointing Paul Gessner, Joe Morgan, and John Schaefer as arboretum interns (4-0)
• First reading of ordinance for Perfetti Van Melle USA occupational license fee credit (no vote)
• First reading of ordinance for Four O Corporation occupational license fee credit (no vote)
• Approved zoning map amendment for 535, 541, 547 Hunter Road and 3067 Hetzel Drive (4-0)
• Approved resolution reappointing Jim Titus and Eugene Weber to Building Inspector Appeals Board (4-0)
• Approved bid for new incinerator for Sheriff's Office to Consutech Systems, LLC at $56,390.00 (4-0)

Cancelled Meeting

The Boone County Fiscal Court meeting scheduled for March 24, 2020, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Regular Meeting

The Boone County Fiscal Court approved a zoning map amendment for a 3.87-acre site at 3215 Cougar Path, changing it from Public Facilities (PF) to Commercial Two/Planned Development (C-2/PD) to allow a kennel with an outdoor exercise yard. The court also approved several personnel appointments, including a fleet services mechanic and seasonal positions, and authorized change orders for the regional public safety communication project. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved zoning change for kennel at 3215 Cougar Path (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Brian Hodges as Fleet Services Mechanic (4-0)
• Approved appointment of William D. Fletcher as Seasonal Planner/Trainer (4-0)
• Approved seasonal scorekeepers and laborer for Parks Department (4-0)
• Approved Change Order #14 ($0) for Motorola contract extension (4-0)
• Approved Change Order #16 ($13,518) for equipment change (4-0)
• Approved Conner Road Multi-Use Path project agreement (4-0)
• Approved property transfer with Petersburg Fire Protection District (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Fiscal Court unanimously approved a resolution declaring Boone County a Second Amendment Sanctuary, with all four commissioners voting in favor. The court also approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a one-year moratorium on zoning map amendments in the I-275/Graves Road study area, tax incentives for two companies, and a $35/month sewer fee for the Ridgeview/Evergreen area.

• Approved Second Amendment Sanctuary Resolution (4-0)
• Approved 1-year moratorium on zoning map amendments in I-275/Graves Road area (4-0)
• Approved occupational license fee credit for Safran Landing Systems (4-0)
• Approved occupational license fee credit for KBCB, LLC (Klosterman Bakery) (4-0)
• Approved $35/month sewer user fee for Ridgeview/Evergreen area (4-0)
• Approved zoning change for kennel at 3215 Cougar Path (first reading)
• Approved zoning change for attached dwellings at North Bend Road/Veterans Way (4-0)
• Approved $26,980 CodeRed weather warning contract extension (4-0)