Boone County public meetings in 2025
27 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved the 2026 budgets for the County Clerk and Sheriff's departments. The board also approved two zoning amendments and several personnel appointments. Additionally, the court adopted updated jail policies and procedures.
- Approved 2026 County Clerk budget (4-0)
- Approved 2026 Sheriff's budget (4-0)
- Approved zoning map amendment and conditional use permit for United Dairy Farmers at 8577 Dixie Highway (4-0)
- Approved zoning map amendment from Recreation to Recreation/Planned Development at 5194 Beaver Road (4-0)
- Approved reappointment of Robert Schwenke to Planning Commission for a two-year term (3-1)
- Approved reappointment of Lisa Hoffmann and Sean Mendell to Historic Preservation Review Board (4-0)
- Approved updated Boone County Jail policies and inmate manuals (4-0)
- Approved waiver of right of first refusal for 3 acres on Meiman Road (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved a contract for banking lockbox services with Heritage Bank and vacated a public right-of-way at Maverick Boulevard. The court also rejected all bids for a Public Works backhoe loader and tabled the reappointment of Robert Schwenke to the Planning Commission.
- Approved vacation of public right-of-way at Maverick Boulevard (4-0)
- Approved banking lockbox services RFP award to Heritage Bank (4-0)
- Rejected all bids for Public Works backhoe loader (4-0)
- Tabled reappointment of Robert Schwenke to Planning Commission (4-0)
- Approved reappointment of Molly McEvoy Boh and Deanna Dragan to Tax Advisory Board on Mental Health (4-0)
- Approved supplements to the Code of Ordinances (4-0)
- Approved declaration of surplus equipment for public auction (4-0)
- Approved appointments and rate changes for Building Department and Public Safety Communication Center (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved a crew cab pickup purchase and several easements for sidewalks and utilities. The court also authorized the sale and donation of surplus vehicles and reappointed members to the Tax Advisory Board on Intellectual Disability.
- Approved purchase of general crew cab pickup from Paul Miller Ford (3-0)
- Approved $3,000 temporary construction easement for Sam Neace Drive sidewalk project (3-0)
- Approved permanent utility easements along KY 18 for Duke Energy (3-0)
- Approved donation of 2014 Ford Explorer to Woodford County Public Schools and sale of 2012 GMC Sierra to Harrison County for $1,500 (3-0)
- Reappointed Dr. Christian Gamm and Patrice Brooks to the Tax Advisory Board on Intellectual Disability (3-0)
- Tabled bid award for Public Works backhoe loader to Ohio Machinery Co. (3-0)
- Approved appointments of Hannah Gillium (Parks) and Jarred Marcum (Public Works), and seasonal snow removal staff (3-0)
- Accepted FY 2026 First Quarter Budget Report (3-0)
Caucus Meeting
The Fiscal Court reviewed a Planning Commission recommendation to maintain current restrictions on chickens, rabbits, and bees in suburban and urban residential districts. The court also discussed the possibility of adopting an alternate zoning process but took no formal action on either item.
- Discussed Planning Commission recommendation to make no changes to backyard chicken, rabbit, and bee regulations
- Discussed potential adoption of an alternate zoning process; no action taken pending a formal proposal
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved a contract for a multi-use path along Conrad Lane and authorized several personnel appointments. The court also approved budget transfers and a port security grant for water rescue.
- Awarded design and construction of Conrad Lane multi-use path to Palmer Engineering (3-0)
- Approved $51,000 in budget transfers for FY 2025-2026 (3-0)
- Approved port security grant for Boone County Water Rescue (3-0)
- Appointed Jillian Hunt as part-time Permit Clerk (3-0)
- Appointed Kevin Guenther as Construction Inspector I (3-0)
- Promoted Austin Mahoney to Parks Crew Leader (3-0)
- Reappointed Chuck Session to Boone-Florence Water Commission (3-0)
- Appointed Steven Caddell to Boone County Urban Forestry Commission (3-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved the purchase of a 44.654-acre parcel to preserve a right-of-way corridor and authorized a design agreement with KYTC for Camp Ernst Road. The board also approved several personnel appointments and a contract for the household waste voucher program.
- Approved purchase of +/- 44.654-acre parcel for $1,384,274 (4-0)
- Approved agreement with KYTC for Camp Ernst Road design using $1 million in funding (4-0)
- Awarded household waste voucher program bid to Bavarian Trucking Company Inc. at $30 per voucher (4-0)
- Authorized participation in secondary manufacturers settlements for national opioid litigation (4-0)
- Approved $258,148.60 in transfers within the FY 2025-2026 budget (4-0)
- Authorized appointment of Nick Hendrix to the NKADD Board of Directors (4-0)
- Authorized appointment of a viewing committee to vacate public right-of-way at Maverick Boulevard (4-0)
- Approved appointments for Public Works, Parks, Building, Animal Services, and the Arboretum (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved a construction management contract with Pepper Construction for a new Emergency Management & Public Safety Communications Center. Other actions included approving an occupational license fee credit for F&E Aircraft Maintenance and authorizing various personnel appointments.
- Awarded construction management bid for Emergency Management & Public Safety Communications Center to Pepper Construction (3-0)
- Approved occupational license fee credit for F&E Aircraft Maintenance (Miami) LLC (3-0)
- Approved $357,665 in transfers within the FY 2025-2026 budget (3-0)
- Approved contract with Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. for a skid steer loader (3-0)
- Approved contract modification with Verdantas for the KY 18 Burlington Road Diet project (3-0)
- Authorized real property transfer and receipt on Lower River Road (3-0)
- Appointed David Wallace to the CVG Airport Board (3-0)
- Appointed Trenton Anspach as dispatcher for the Public Safety Communication Center (3-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court established the 2025 tax rates for real, personal, and motor vehicle property. The board also awarded several infrastructure contracts and approved occupational license fee credits for economic development.
- Set 2025 tax rates: 8.5 cents/$100 real property, 9.5 cents/$100 personal property, 14.2%/$100 motor vehicle (4-0)
- Approved occupational license fee credit for Automotive Service Products, Inc. (4-0)
- Awarded FY26 summer resurfacing of 9 miles of roads to Eaton Asphalt (4-0)
- Awarded snow and ice removal services to Ryan Landcare LLC (4-0)
- Approved Safe Streets for All grant agreement for safety enhancements on five county roads (4-0)
- Awarded KY 20 left turn lane construction at Aviation Boulevard to Lawrence Construction & Leasing, Inc. (4-0)
- Approved $604,920 in transfers within the FY 2025-2026 budget (4-0)
- Approved unaudited 2024 tax settlements for the Sheriff's Department (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved several personnel appointments, road maintenance contracts, and a budget transfer of $4,569,972.87. The court also authorized the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment via public auction. Discussions were held regarding zoning text amendments for freight terminals and an alternate zoning map amendment process.
- Approved budget transfers of $4,569,972.87 (4-0)
- Approved contract with KYTC for snow and ice operations on state highways (4-0)
- Approved Geostabilization International, LLC for roadside repairs on Beech Grove, Maher, and Dickerson Roads (4-0)
- Approved $215,219 bid to Pro-Tainer for recycling roll-off bins and trailers (4-0)
- Approved annual tire services contract with Best One Tire & Service (4-0)
- Approved declaration of county vehicles and equipment as surplus for public auction (4-0)
- Approved amendment to Section 5.19 of the Administrative Code regarding vacations/accrued time off (4-0)
- Approved appointments for Accountant III, Communications Coordinator, and Parks Department staff (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Boone County Fiscal Court approved the sale of surplus real property on Aero Parkway to Crane Worldwide and authorized a $296,700 change order for soil stabilization at the Parks building. The board also approved equipment for the Sheriff's Department and a right-of-way acquisition for a roundabout project.
- Awarded surplus real property bid (Parcel ID 059.00-00-070.38) to Crane Worldwide for $780,000 (4-0)
- Approved $296,700 change order for soil abatement and stabilization at Parks building construction (4-0)
- Approved contract with SEI Safety Upfitters for 20 Ford Interceptor Explorers at $5,770 per unit (4-0)
- Approved $5,825 right-of-way acquisition for Camp Ernst Road at Longbranch Road roundabout (4-0)
- Authorized $159,620 in transfers within the FY 2025-2026 budget (4-0)
- Approved Public Health taxing district tax rate for placement on county tax bill (4-0)
- Approved transfer of hazardous materials response unit to Northern Kentucky Hazmat/WMD Response Team, Inc. (4-0)
- Appointed Cole Rogg (Public Works), Morgan Forshey and Brianna Norton (Dispatchers), and Gwen Vice (Sheriff Merit Board) (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved a $2.9 million budget transfer for previously approved capital items and vacated a public right-of-way on Locust Street. The board also authorized several personnel appointments and funded opioid recovery services using settlement funds.
- Approved vacating public right-of-way on Locust Street in Taylorsport (4-0)
- Approved $2,900,689.19 budget transfer for FY 2025-2026 capital items (4-0)
- Approved $1,080.00 budget transfer within FY 2025-2026 budget (4-0)
- Approved $181,323.09 in opioid abatement funds for NKY Cares Opioid Team (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Tony Lamb to Northern Kentucky Convention Center Corp Board (4-0)
- Approved reappointment of Dr. Eric Jackson to Public Library Board of Trustees (4-0)
- Approved reappointment of Caitlin Fugate to Parking Violation and 911 Dwelling Unit Service Fee Hearing Board (4-0)
- Approved reappointment of Sal Santoro to Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau Commission (4-0)
Business Meeting - Invoices
The Fiscal Court approved final invoice reports and two budget transfers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Judge Moore also announced that the State Auditor approved the current audit report with no findings.
- Approved Invoice and Golf Invoice Reports dated June 30, 2025 (3-0)
- Approved Pre-Paid Invoice Reports for June 19 and June 26, 2025 (3-0)
- Approved Fiscal Court Order #36 authorizing budget transfers of $66,491.00 (3-0)
- Approved Fiscal Court Order #37 authorizing budget transfers of $21,097.00 (3-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved an ordinance amending Chapter 91 of the county code regarding animals and fowl. The board also authorized numerous personnel appointments, promotions, and pay adjustments across several departments. Additionally, the court approved two budget transfers totaling $444,694 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
- Approved ordinance amending Chapter 91 regarding animals and fowl (4-0)
- Authorized $425,694.00 in budget transfers via Fiscal Court Order #34 (4-0)
- Authorized $19,000.00 in budget transfers via Fiscal Court Order #35 (4-0)
- Approved adjustments to job titles, descriptions, and pay bands (4-0)
- Appointed Cristy Terlau to Hebron Fire Protection District Board of Trustees (4-0)
- Appointed Dave Rich to Boone County Public Library Board of Trustees (4-0)
- Appointed Mike Lucas to Boone County Building Inspection Appeals Board (4-0)
- Approved multiple personnel appointments and promotions across county departments (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved the annual budget and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026. The board also authorized several personnel appointments, board reappointments, and a $2.7 million allocation for disability, aging, and mental health programs.
- Approved FY 2026 annual budget and appropriations (4-0)
- Approved $2.7M in allocations for intellectual disability, aging, and mental health programs (4-0)
- Approved FY 2025-2026 Golf Course budget (4-0)
- Approved FY 2026 fee schedules for various county departments (4-0)
- Awarded printer services and supplies RFP to Millennium Business Systems (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Ronica Wuest as part-time Permit Clerk (4-0)
- Approved returning seasonal staff for golf courses and new seasonal staff for Parks Department (4-0)
- Reappointed members to BE NKY, Board of Adjustment, Petersburg Fire Protection District, and TANK boards (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court conducted a public hearing for the FY2026 budget and approved several personnel appointments and board reappointments. An ordinance regarding occupational license fee credits for Flottweg Separation Technology was approved on second reading. A zoning amendment for a proposed hotel was removed from the agenda and deferred to June 3.
- Approved FY2026 Budget first reading (procedural)
- Removed Richwood Development LLC zoning amendment from agenda (4-0)
- Approved 11 new and 6 returning seasonal staff for Public Works and Parks (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Dorian Brewer as dispatcher (4-0)
- Approved occupational license fee credit ordinance for Flottweg Separation Technology (4-0)
- Approved reappointments to Building Inspection Appeals, Walton Fire Protection, Urban Forestry, Archive Commission, and NKADD Council on Aging (4-0)
- Declared two SCBAs as surplus (4-0)
- Awarded culvert slip-lining bid at 13852 S Ryle Road to Spartan Construction Inc (4-0)
Caucus Meeting
The Fiscal Court held a caucus meeting to discuss comprehensive plan updates, truck parking regulations, and potential changes to the zoning amendment process. No substantive policy decisions were voted on; the only formal action was the adjournment of the meeting.
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved updated compensation rates for 40 employees and a zoning map amendment for a 3.7-acre area on Frogtown Connector Road. The board also authorized several personnel appointments and the transfer of road ownership with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
- Approved updated pay rates for 40 employees with a budget impact of $135,829 (4-0)
- Approved zoning map amendment from Commercial Four (C-4) to Office Two (O-2) for 3.7 acres on Frogtown Connector Road (4-0)
- Approved transfer of Hicks Pike ownership to KY Transportation Cabinet and acceptance of Chambers Road into county system (4-0)
- Approved appointment of 12 new and 19 returning seasonal Parks Department staff (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Mason Molique as 2nd Assistant Golf Course Superintendent (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Matt Ligon as Assistant Veterinary Technician (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Gregg Crabbe as Senior Procurement and Compliance Specialist (4-0)
- Approved reappointment of five members to various Fire Protection District Boards (4-0)
Budget Caucus Meeting
The Fiscal Court held a budget caucus to review the proposed FY26 operating and capital budgets. No formal votes were taken; the budget ordinance is scheduled for a public hearing and first reading on May 20, with adoption on June 3. The court also discussed a potential road swap between Chambers Road and Hicks Pike Road.
- Directed staff to incorporate real property tax relief below the compensating rate into the budget
- Tabled decision on Chambers Road and Hicks Pike Road swap to May 6 agenda
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved the first phase of a hiking and mountain bike trail project at Waller-Stephenson Park. Several zoning amendments and personnel appointments were also approved. A proposed zoning change for a Home2 Suites hotel was given a first reading.
- Approved phase 1 of Waller-Stephenson Park hiking and mountain bike trails (4-0)
- Approved appointments of Scott Smith and Stacey Bohannon as part-time horticulturists (4-0)
- Approved appointments of seasonal staff for parks and golf courses (4-0)
- Approved concept plan change for 10855 Dixie Highway (4-0)
- Approved zoning change from RS to C-2 for 1681 Erlanger Road (4-0)
- Approved concept plan change and parking expansion for 527-591 Hunter Road (4-0)
- Approved amendment to animal and fowl ordinance (4-0)
- Approved amendment for golf cart use in Triple Crown subdivision (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved a rate change for a Building Department employee and the appointment of seasonal and dispatch staff. Several zoning requests and a road swap proposal were postponed or moved to first reading.
- Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)
- Removed Chambers Road and Hicks Pike Road swap from agenda (4-0)
- First reading of concept plan change for Viox and Viox Inc at 10855 Dixie Highway
- Removed zoning map amendment for hotel on Frogtown Connector Road from agenda (4-0)
- First reading of zoning map amendment for restaurant at 1681 Erlanger Road
- First reading of concept plan change for truck stop at 527-535 and 571-591 Hunter Road
- Approved rate change for Michael Deitmaring in Building Department (4-0)
- Approved seasonal staff appointments for Parks and Building Departments (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved a zoning map amendment for a property on Burlington Pike and awarded refuse collection bids to three companies. The board also authorized several personnel appointments for the Parks Department and Public Safety Communication Center. Additionally, the court approved budget transfers totaling $133,041.41.
- Approved zoning map amendment from Industrial Three Surface Mining (I-3) to Agriculture (A-41) at 5856 Burlington Pike (3-0)
- Approved refuse collection bids for 18 county facilities awarded to Bavarian Trucking, Best Way Disposal, and Rumpke of Kentucky (3-0)
- Approved contract renewal for decedent removal and transportation with Don Catchen Inc. (3-0)
- Approved $10,000 trade-in credit with Washington Marine for surplus water rescue items (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers of $115,950.00 (Order #25) and $17,091.41 (Order #26) (3-0)
- Approved appointments for Parks Department seasonal staff, Program Coordinator Travis Rawe, and Landscape Technician Tony Beckett (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Madelyn Bier as dispatcher for Public Safety Communication Center (3-0)
- Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved several vendor bids for waste collection, park maintenance, and equipment. The board also authorized budget transfers totaling over $1.86 million and appointed members to the Historic Preservation Review Board and Walton Fire Protection District Board of Trustees.
- Approved $1,837,667.00 and $29,800.76 budget transfers (4-0)
- Awarded household hazardous waste bid to Environmental Enterprises Inc. (4-0)
- Awarded electronics collection bid to Tri-State eScrap Inc. (4-0)
- Approved demolition of Boone Woods Park amphitheater by O'Rourke Wrecking Company (4-0)
- Approved contract amendment with SMP Architects for Public Safety Communication Center (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Megan Martin to Historic Preservation Review Board (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Peggy Montgomery to Walton Fire Protection District Board (4-0)
- Approved mid-year tax fund allocations for social service agencies (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court held a special meeting to discuss a proposed road swap where the state would take ownership of Hicks Pike and the county would take over Chambers Road. No formal votes or decisions were made regarding the swap; the meeting consisted of a presentation and public comment.
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved a $1.6 million reimbursement project for turn lanes on KY-14 and Walt Ryan Way. The board also awarded contracts for a park amphitheater, a justice center security gate, and a salt storage facility. Additionally, a zoning map amendment for a 37-acre area on Locust Grove Road was approved.
- Approved turn lane improvements on KY-14 and Walt Ryan Way (4-0)
- Approved zoning map amendment for 8369 Locust Grove Road to Agricultural Estate (4-0)
- Awarded Boone Woods Park amphitheater design and installation to DWA Recreation (4-0)
- Awarded Justice Center security gate installation to Catlett Construction Services (4-0)
- Awarded Verona salt storage facility design-build to Ryan Landcare, LLC (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Daniel Degenhardt as Engineering Services Specialist (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Josiah Turner as Dispatcher (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Shawn Pickering as Assistant Food & Beverage Manager (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved design services for a combined public safety and emergency management facility and authorized several personnel appointments. The court also amended the FY2025 budget to account for received grants and awarded bids for county equipment.
- Approved design services for PSCC/Emergency Management facility to SMP Architects (4-0)
- Approved FY 2025 budget amendments due to received grants (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Alanna Elwood, Casey Bushong, Matthew Seyfried, Avery Goff, and Ashton Straub to county positions (4-0)
- Approved $34,236.54 agreement with Owen Electric Cooperative for power pole relocation (4-0)
- Rejected all RFP submissions for a mass notification system (4-0)
- Awarded one-ton flatbed bid to One Nation Distribution LLC (4-0)
- Awarded dual drum asphalt roller bid to Southeastern Equipment Company (4-0)
- Rejected bid for guardrail replacement project for three bridges (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved several zoning changes, including a map amendment for Trauth Homes, Inc. and new regulations for solar energy systems and EV charging stations. The board also authorized personnel appointments and approved contracts for public works and road projects.
- Approved zoning map amendment from Rural Suburban to Industrial One for Trauth Homes, Inc. (4-0)
- Approved zoning map amendment from Mobile Home Park to Commercial Four for Sinkula Investments (4-0)
- Approved zoning text amendments adding residential storage warehouses as a conditional use in the Graves Road-Commercial District (4-0)
- Approved zoning text amendments to regulate solar energy systems and battery storage facilities (4-0)
- Approved zoning text amendments to regulate EV charging and gasoline filling stations per state law (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Melanie Pikar as seasonal receptionist for the Building Department (4-0)
- Approved annual bid for sign plot and print materials to Trigon Imaging (4-0)
- Approved contract modification with H.W. Lochner, Inc. for Sam Neace Road and Weaver Road sidewalks (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The Fiscal Court approved the vacation of the last 105 feet of Stahl Road in Hebron. Several ordinances regarding budget amendments and zoning changes received first readings and are scheduled for a second reading on January 21.
- Approved vacation of road right-of-way at northern terminus of Stahl Road (4-0)
- Approved minutes from December 17, 2024 meeting (4-0)
- First reading of FY 2025 budget amendment to include grants totaling over $5.9M
- First reading of zoning amendment for Trauth Homes to change 5.3 acres to Industrial One (I-1)
- First reading of zoning amendment for Sinkula Investments to change 1.2 acres to Commercial Four (C-4)
- First reading of zoning text amendment to allow residential storage warehouses in Graves Road Commercial District
- First reading of zoning text amendments to regulate solar energy systems and battery storage facilities
- First reading of zoning text amendments to update definitions for gas and EV charging stations