Paul G. Stephenson

The agenda encompasses a broad range of county administrative and operational business. Key items include personnel appointments across various departments and boards, the review of financial reports including invoices and treasurer statements, and presentations regarding the demolition of historic structures. Legislative action is scheduled for several zoning text and map amendments. Administrative matters involve approving annual housing plans, IT infrastructure upgrades for emergency services and disaster recovery, and procurement projects for public works, such as roadway construction, water line expansion, marina dock improvements, and hazardous waste collection services. The session also includes updates on truck parking and landfill operations, as well as an executive session to discuss pending opioid litigation.

The meeting agenda included several items under the Consent Agenda, such as approving minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting, authorizing personnel appointments for the Property Maintenance and Parks Departments, approving invoice reports dated March 10, 2026, and authorizing fund transfers of $995,011.28 within the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. Presentations covered Manufacturing Housing Text Amendments, a Zoning Map Amendment request for Crane Worldwide Logistics, a Commercial Truck Parking Update, and a Transportation Plan Update. Ordinances scheduled for reading concerned zoning text amendments regulating commercial parking and manufactured homes, and a zoning map amendment for the Aero AN USICIV LLC property. Administrative matters included awarding bids for paving Point Pleasant Road and other county roads, approving right-of-way acquisition for a sidewalk project, declaring county vehicles as surplus, authorizing joint repairs on county roads, awarding bids for grass cutting services, and rejecting bids for the Hempfling Park access road and parking. Old Business addressed Federal Inmate Housing.

This document, the Agriculture Element of the Boone County Comprehensive Plan, describes the significance of agriculture in Boone County, Kentucky. It analyzes historical and current data on farms, farmland, and farm tenure, highlighting the reduction of agricultural land due to population growth and development. The plan outlines existing agricultural zoning districts, agricultural districts, and various farm assistance programs aimed at conservation and water quality. It also incorporates findings from surveys of agricultural landowners and a Cost of Community Services Study. The element concludes with recommendations for protecting farming through tax structures, planning efforts, incentive programs, conservation easements, and utility management, while encouraging crop diversification and a robust farmer's market network to ensure the sustainability of agriculture amidst ongoing development.

This document details the transportation element for Boone County, emphasizing its role within the Cincinnati metropolitan region. It outlines the Boone County Transportation Plan, which was updated in 2006 with a planning horizon to 2030. The plan focuses on developing a transportation system compatible with land use, improving existing infrastructure for safety and operations, addressing funding shortfalls, and recommending policy changes for development. Key areas include regional transportation systems, the Boone County Transportation Plan, and the critical connection between transportation and land use, aiming to promote multi-modal options, reduce congestion and air pollution, and guide future development towards transportation-sensitive patterns.

This document presents the Goals and Objectives for Boone County, forming a foundational framework for its Comprehensive Plan. It aims to guide proper planning through effective land use management, coordinated public infrastructure, and orderly population growth. Key strategic pillars include environmental protection, fostering a sustainable economy with diverse employment opportunities, and ensuring appropriate business development. The plan also prioritizes providing safe and varied housing, preserving recreation, open space, agricultural lands, and historic sites. Furthermore, it focuses on delivering safe, efficient public services and facilities, and developing an integrated, multi-modal transportation system that aligns with land use patterns.