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 […]
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Boone County gets first look at concept design for new park’s $6 million office
The Boone County Fiscal Court heard a presentation Thursday for a conceptual design for a new park’s department office. The purpose of the presentation was to give the fiscal court an idea of the capital project so they could decide whether to add the item to the capital budget, as it is an estimated $6.1 […]
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Fiscal court discusses lease agreement at Rivershore Sports Complex
“I think opportunity is a good word in terms of how we view what’s in front of us,” said Boone County Engineer Jeff Earlywine as he explained to the fiscal court Tuesday the possibility of entering into a new lease agreement with Boone County Knothole for their 38-acre ball fields, Rivershore Sports Center. This comes […]
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New Graves Road residents: Does short-term rental policy apply to us?
The Boone County Fiscal Court listened to suggestions Tuesday about whether New Graves Road should be exempt from short term rental policy. New Graves Road has been going through changes after emergency services, the postal service, and delivery drivers were left confused. Jeff Earlywine, county administrator, detailed two ordinances at Tuesday’s regular meeting. The ordinances […]
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Boone County Schools to be reimbursed by county for transportation of non-public school students
Boone County Schools will receive a check this year after the fiscal court voted to reimburse them for all non-public student transportation at Tuesday’s meeting. Rob Notton, county treasurer and finance director, detailed to the court the meaning behind the resolution. “This is an annual resolution to apply for funds from the state,” Naughton said. […]
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Chris Courtney recognized for seven years as Boone County Director of Government and Community Relations
Chris Courtney was honored at Tuesday’s Boone County Fiscal Court meeting for his seven years as director of government and community relations. Courtney, a U.S. Navy veteran, created an innovative citizens academy named ENGAGE that aimed to educate the citizens of Boone County on their local government and partner agencies while creating opportunities for involvement. […]
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Boone County awarded over $830k for maintenance, road repairs
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet presented more than $830,000 to Boone County for road repairs and maintenance. The money, presented by Andy Yeager with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 at Tuesday’s Boone County Fiscal Court meeting, is part of the 2023-2024 Recommended Rural Secondary Program. “Boone County was awarded $830,000 from KYTC,” Yeager said. “Of […]
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Union strikes partnership with fiscal court to collect occupational tax
The Boone County Fiscal Court discussed what it would mean for them and the City of Union in terms of a Memorandum of Understanding and exchange of information agreement at Tuesday’s meeting. This MOA would be Boone County assisting Union in the startup and implementation of their new occupational license fee ordinance, which is a […]
