The Boone County Fiscal Court has approved a resolution executing a police services contract between the county and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. “This is something we have to do every year,” Boone County Treasurer/Finance Director Robert Notton said. “We have to certify to the state how many sheriff’s deputies are employed and our budget […]
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Boone County working to address emergency dispatcher staffing needs
Emergency dispatchers are in high demand right now in Boone County. “We are eight dispatchers and one supervisor down now,” Boone County Human Resources Director Lori Zombek said. “There’s 27 dispatchers. We’re down a little more than a third. We’re advertising on national platforms.” The dispatchers work within the Public Safety Communications Center – which processes 911 […]
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Boone County eyeing expanded water service in unserved areas
The Boone County Fiscal Court is working to identify a contractor to complete all facets of the construction of desired water main lines in currently unserved areas of the county. Officials indicated the Boone County Fiscal Court has partnered with the Boone County Water District and the DLZ Kentucky, Inc. design team to produce project […]
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Boone County survey seeks feedback on communication
The Boone County Fiscal Court is seeking the public’s input regarding its efforts to improve communications and engagement. To that end, officials are encouraging residents to complete an online survey to aid in assessing the citizen engagement, as well as its ability to make information more accessible. The survey includes inquiries related to the format […]
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Boone County Fiscal Court approves pauper burial, indigent cremation resolution
The Boone County Fiscal Court has approved a resolution extending pauper burial and indigent cremation services with Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes. A pauper’s funeral is a common term for a respectful arrangement for a person who dies destitute and without anyone to pay for their funeral. An indigent burial is classified as one in […]
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Boone County eyes first fully accessible park playground
The Boone County Fiscal Court has awarded Danville, Kentucky-based Bluegrass Recreation a contract to build the county’s first disability-accessible playground at Boone Woods Park. “The Boone Woods playground was built in 1997,” Boone County Director of Parks David Whitehouse said. “It is showing its age, but we’ve got really good wear out of it for […]
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Boone County Fiscal Court seeking new sexually oriented business ordinance
It’s been 16 years since Boone County adopted an ordinance relating to sexually-oriented businesses. They are now taking steps to address changes in practices in the industry that have occurred since that time. During Tuesday’s regular session, the panel received the first reading of an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 111 of the Boone County […]
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Boone County Fiscal Court resolution supports traffic safety initiative
During Tuesday’s Boone County Fiscal Court session, the body voted 4-0 in favor of a resolution supporting the traffic safety initiative known as Vision Zero. According to the Vision Zero Network, the collaborative campaign helps communities reach their goals of Vision Zero — eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries — while increasing safe, healthy, equitable […]
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Boone County Fiscal Court to consider Vision Zero support
During Tuesday’s Boone County Fiscal Court session, the body is expected to consider a resolution expressing support for a traffic safety initiative known as Vision Zero. According to the Vision Zero Network, the collaborative campaign helps communities reach their goals of Vision Zero — eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries — while increasing safe, healthy, […]
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Boone County Fiscal Court to address updated county employee pay bands
During Tuesday’s June 27 Boone County Fiscal Court session, the body is expected to address a resolution to approve and enact updated pay bands within the county’s compensation plan, according to the meeting agenda. The plan establishes a minimum and maximum rate of annual compensation for all county positions and a 7% cost of living […]
