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Jan 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Campbell County Fiscal Court Regular Meeting
The agenda for the regular meeting includes standard opening procedures, recognizing a citizen for receiving the 2025 National First Responder of the Year award, and acknowledging the Sheriff for his new role as CEO of Northern Kentucky SWAT. New business items focus on personnel and governance, specifically the motion to appoint the Campbell County Road Supervisor, authorize hiring for an Assistant Road Supervisor, accept a police officer's resignation, and appointments/reappointments to the Ethics Commission, the Board of Adjustments, and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Financial matters involve accepting a bid for the Echo Hills and Midway Drive Storm Sewer Project, bidding the resurfacing of East Low Gap Road, and approving various claims and payments.
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Key discussions during this regular meeting included recognizing Carl Biery as the 2025 National First Responder of the Year and recognizing Sheriff Mike Jansen as the new CEO of Northern Kentucky SWAT. Citizens voiced opposition regarding the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the housing of ICE detainees at the Detention Center. New business involved personnel actions, specifically appointing Rick Buster as the Campbell County Road Supervisor, authorizing recruitment for an Assistant Road Supervisor, and accepting a Police Officer's resignation. Board appointments were approved for the Ethics Commission and the Planning & Zoning Commission. Commissioners reported on participation in the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's Annual State of Northern Kentucky event, highlighting regional collaboration, economic development, and successful broadband infrastructure expansion. The Court approved the lowest bid for the Echo Hills and Midway Drive Storm Sewer Project, authorized bidding for the resurfacing of East Low Gap Road, and approved various outstanding claims.
Jan 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Campbell County Fiscal Court Minutes
The regular meeting addressed the recognition of Housing Director Sarah Collins for her retirement after over 25 years of dedicated service, including commendations for her management of the federally regulated housing program and contributions to emergency management search and rescue operations. The Court reviewed the annual Park Report for 2025, detailing strong usage and programming at Pendery Park and AJ Jolly Park, along with significant park improvements completed. Key resolutions adopted included approving park fees for the 2026 season (Resolution R-01-26), authorizing stop-loss insurance coverage (Resolution R-02-26), adopting pay rates and authorized positions for 2026 variable staff (Resolution R-03-26), approving the Sheriff's budget (Resolution R-04-26), and approving the County Clerk's budget (Resolution R-05-26). Personnel actions included advancing a Police Officer, appointing an Administrative Assistant for Housing, and appointing an alternate to the Solid Waste Management Governing Body. The County Attorney reported on partial recovery of funds from a cryptocurrency scam. A motion was passed to seek bids for the AJ Jolly Lake Dredging Project, adopting a cost-effective in-house approach to manage sediment buildup concurrent with the planned spillway replacement drawing down the lake. Finally, motions were passed to approve budget transfers, interfund transfers, and various claims.
Dec 17, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Campbell County Fiscal Court Minutes
The Fiscal Court conducted a regular meeting where several significant actions were taken. Old business included the second reading and adoption of two ordinances (O-10-25 and O-11-25) amending Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances concerning Animals, specifically addressing dog registration fees and updating various sections related to animal treatment and control. New business saw the adoption of resolutions to amend the Animal Services Operations Manual (R-78-25) and to authorize an agreement for scrap material processing (R-79-25). Personnel matters included accepting the resignation of the Housing Director and restructuring the Housing Department via Resolution R-80-25, along with advancements for two Police Officers. Major decisions included awarding the Construction Manager at Risk contract to Conger Construction Group for the Public Safety Building project. Financially, the Court adopted resolutions to apply for Ambulance Block Grant Funds (R-81-25) and to formalize a cost-sharing agreement for storm water system improvements (R-82-25). Permission was granted to solicit proposals for a new county website, extend a golf cart lease, and seek bids for spillway rehabilitation at AJ Jolly Lake. Finally, the Court approved claims and paid claims per standing order.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
