Boone County public meetings in 2024
6 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved the 2025 budgets for the Sheriff and County Clerk, as well as a 2024 budget amendment for the County Clerk. The court denied a resolution to design electric vehicle charging stations and approved two zoning map amendments.
- Approved 2025 Sheriff's budget, including 5% pay raise and 7 new positions (4-0)
- Approved 2024 County Clerk budget amendment for $787,548.74 state grant (4-0)
- Approved 2025 County Clerk's budget (4-0)
- Denied agreement with KYTC for electric vehicle charging station design (4-0)
- Approved promotion of Jayme Gerth to Accounting Supervisor (4-0)
- Approved zoning change from A-2 to RSE for 5.8 acres at 3252, 3266, and 3278 Idlewild Road (4-0)
- Approved zoning change from I-1 to SR-2 for 2.3 acres at 1401 Fountain Drive (4-0)
- Approved $168,000 G.R.A.N.T. application for Safe Streets for All project (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court denied a zoning map amendment for a residential development at 1841 Holbrook Lane. The court approved $346,000 in matching funds for the Boone County Conservancy and appointed Lisa Goetz as Director of Finance/County Treasurer.
- Denied zoning map amendment for Charter Commercial at 1841 Holbrook Lane (3-0)
- Approved $346,000 for Boone County Conservancy matching funds (3-0)
- Appointed Lisa Goetz as Director of Finance/County Treasurer (3-0)
- Approved change of concept development plan at 9692 Camp Ernst Road (3-0)
- Approved ordinance amending golf cart use on Whispering Pines Drive (3-0)
- Reappointed Rebecca Utz and Keith Rittinger to Extension District Board (3-0)
- Appointed Barbara Keeling and reappointed Theresa Cruz and Melanie Sperling to Tax Advisory Board on Aging (3-0)
- Authorized application for $200,000 in Recovery Kentucky CDBG funding (3-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court awarded contracts for a new year-round restroom building and the demolition of an amphitheater at Boone Woods Park. The board also approved several personnel appointments and board reappointments. Two ordinances regarding a development plan and golf cart usage received first readings.
- Awarded bid for new Boone Woods Park restroom building to Triumph General Contracting Inc. (3-0)
- Awarded bid for Boone Woods Park amphitheater demolition to Battle Axe Construction Inc. (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Bill Lipscomb to seasonal Public Works position (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Austin Vonderahe as Fleet Services Mechanic (3-0)
- Approved promotion of Jessica Candia to Part Time Administrative Support Specialist (3-0)
- Approved job and rate changes for seven Property Maintenance Department members (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Amanda Burnette as Staff Accountant Generalist (3-0)
- Approved reappointment of Katie Nolan, James Parsons, and appointment of Tom Wiechman to various water and sanitation boards (3-0)
Caucus Meeting
The meeting consisted of a Congressional Gold Award presentation and a discussion regarding Comprehensive Plan Elements. No substantive legislative or financial decisions were made. The meeting concluded with a vote to adjourn.
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved a $212,000 snow and ice removal contract and several personnel appointments, including an acting County Treasurer. The court also approved a change of concept development plan for a 13.6-acre area and awarded a demolition bid for seven structures on River Road.
- Approved $212,000 snow and ice removal contract with Ryan Landcare (4-0)
- Approved demolition of seven structures at 4114-4134 River Road by Evans Landscaping (4-0)
- Approved change of concept development plan for 13.6 acres at Sherwood Lakes Drive (4-0)
- Appointed Kimberley Krugel as Acting County Treasurer (4-0)
- Appointed Jayme Gerth as Acting Finance Supervisor (4-0)
- Awarded traffic signal maintenance contract to Bluegrass Electrical Consultants (4-0)
- Awarded 2024-2025 cold weather sheltering plan to Welcome House of Northern Kentucky (4-0)
- Approved sale of two surplus dump trucks to Harrison County for $4,000 each (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved several infrastructure and waste service contracts, including a road resurfacing project and a joint salt storage facility. The court also authorized multiple personnel appointments and promotions. A request for a 162-unit multi-family complex received its first reading.
- Approved $828,037.50 road resurfacing contract with Eaton Asphalt (3-0)
- Approved $197,660.00 bid for recycling bins and trailers to Pro-Tainer (3-0)
- Approved $122,522.04 hazardous waste collection bid to Environmental Enterprises Inc. (3-0)
- Approved $34,469.00 electronics collection bid to Tri-State eScrap (3-0)
- Approved joint use and cost sharing agreement with Walton-Verona Independent School District for salt storage (3-0)
- Approved playground design and installation at Giles Conrad Park to DWA Recreation (3-0)
- Approved appointments of Victoria Hill, Ed Feist, Randall Carpenter, and Michael Deitmaring (3-0)
- Approved reappointment of Bill Viox, Keith Noel, and Jack Wells to county boards (3-0)