Kenton County Sheriff Chuck Korzenborn made a surprise appearance at the Taylor Mill city commission caucus and special meeting Wednesday morning. He named the city commission as honorary deputies as thanks for a gift from the city to the sheriff’s department.
“Several years ago you all generously gave us an ambulance which we converted to our use, and we were able to sell it and use the money to convert the life support vehicle we were able to get from Erlanger,” Korzenborn said. “So you all are just as responsible for this piece of equipment as Erlanger is. I commissioned a committee to make you all honorary deputies for your help.
“But I warn you, this will probably get you nothing except a cup of coffee in my office.”
Commissioner Rose Merritt was more than happy to receive her plaque.
“I like the thought of being an honorary deputy,” Merritt said.
Korzenborn went on to explain that about 12 years ago, the area police chiefs asked him to be in charge of the regional SWAT team. In the intervening years, most of the cities in Campbell County have also joined the Kenton County and Regional SWAT team.
“We are now trying to raise money to get the accreditation auditors in, because we want to be accredited,” Korzenborn said. “We will be the only accredited SWAT team in the state of Kentucky.”
Budget approval
City Commissioners also listened to the first reading of an ordinance approving the 2022-2023 budget during the meeting.
City Administrator Brian Haney spelled out the numbers, saying the anticipated revenue in the general fund is $5,742,888, and the anticipated expenditures are $6,621,735. The $878,847 difference will be covered by the city’s reserves, Haney explained.
