Campbell County Fiscal Court: 7/15/26

Campbell County Fiscal Court: 7/15/26

At its July 15, 2026 meeting, the Campbell County Fiscal Court approved the minutes from its June 30 special meeting and conducted routine county business before recognizing several community achievements. Fiscal Court honored the Campbell County Public Library for receiving the 2025 Kentucky Public Library of the Year Award, commending library staff and leadership for expanding educational programming, community outreach, and public services throughout the county. Officials also recognized Campbell County Cooperative Extension personnel for their continued contributions to agricultural education, youth development, and community engagement through programs such as 4-H and horticulture initiatives. In legislative business, Fiscal Court approved the second reading of Ordinance 006-26, amending the county's traffic schedules to establish a three-way stop at the intersection of Clay Ridge Road and Kissam Road to improve traffic safety based on recommendations from the Public Works Department. The court also approved several personnel actions, including appointments, resignations, position updates, and authorization to advertise and fill vacant county positions. Additional administrative approvals included routine budget transfers, surplus property declarations, and contracts supporting county operations and public services. Fiscal Court also authorized several infrastructure and public safety initiatives, including contracts related to road maintenance, equipment purchases, and information technology improvements. Officials discussed ongoing transportation projects, maintenance of county facilities, and updates from Emergency Management regarding preparedness and emergency response capabilities. Commissioners highlighted continued investment in county infrastructure while emphasizing responsible fiscal management and the importance of maintaining reliable public services for residents. The meeting concluded with commissioner comments recognizing recent community events, promoting upcoming county activities, and thanking county employees for their continued service. Officials also provided updates on economic development efforts, regional partnerships, and ongoing projects intended to improve the quality of life throughout Campbell County before adjourning the meeting. Disclaimer: This summary was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence based on the meeting transcript and may not capture every discussion, motion, or detail contained in the official meeting record.

Campbell County Fiscal Court: 6/17/26

At its June 17, 2026 meeting, the Campbell County Fiscal Court approved routine business including the minutes from the June 3 meeting and opened with a special recognition of Officer Samuel Broomhall of the Campbell County Police Department, who received the Outstanding Achievement Award for lifesaving actions taken on April 26, 2026. According to the presentation, Officer Broomhall responded to a reported stabbing and shooting victim suffering from severe traumatic injuries and severe blood loss. Drawing on his EMT training, he applied a tourniquet, bandages, and direct pressure before EMS arrived and continued assisting medical personnel, with county officials recognizing his composure, training, and actions as directly contributing to the patient’s survival. In legislative business, Fiscal Court approved the Fiscal Year 2026–27 county budget ordinance on second reading, formally adopting the annual spending plan following minor presentation-related revisions requested by the Department for Local Government that did not change appropriations. Council also received the first reading of Ordinance 006-26, which would amend county traffic schedules to add a stop sign at the intersection of Clay Ridge and Kissam Road, converting the location into a three-way stop to improve traffic safety based on recommendations from Public Works. Personnel actions included approval of Fiscal Year 2027 employee pay rates for non-union employees and employees covered by AFSCME and FOP agreements, authorization of updates to the county’s position list, appointment of Benjamin Doyle as a seasonal facilities maintenance, parks, and golf employee effective June 18, and appointment of Trask McFarland as Digital Media Specialist in the Administration Department effective June 22. Fiscal Court also accepted the resignation of Road Maintenance Specialist Joseph Whaley and authorized staff to advertise and fill the resulting vacancy. Following an executive session for discussion of pending or proposed litigation, the court approved an amendment establishing a guaranteed maximum price agreement related to spoil management. Additional financial and operational approvals included declaring surplus county property for disposal and donation, including retired detention center RFID equipment and surplus Motorola radios to Owsley County Emergency Management. Fiscal Court approved implementation of a new Tracer Fire online reporting system for Emergency Management and the Campbell County Lancers Volunteer Team at an annual cost of $22,750, authorized purchase of five Dell PowerEdge servers for county and police operations at an estimated $117,872.70, accepted a Morton Salt bid of $127 per ton for road salt purchases, and awarded a $658,917 street replacement contract to Humphrey Concrete for improvements on Mallard Drive and Labrador Lane. Commissioners also highlighted community events including Newport’s Italian Fest, welcomed the opening of Publix in Campbell County, announced a special Fiscal Court meeting on June 30 at 11:00 a.m. with cancellation of the regular July 1 meeting, and promoted an upcoming Movie Night in the Park at AJ Jolly Park. Disclaimer: This summary was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence based on the meeting transcript and may not capture every discussion, motion, or detail contained in the official meeting record.

SPECIAL Campbell County Board of Adjustment: 6/23/26

At its June 23, 2026 meeting, the Campbell County Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from its April 21 meeting and conducted public hearings on four land use cases involving nonconforming use changes and conditional use permits. The board first approved Case BA-26007 for DCH Properties at 16 East Walnut Street in Southgate, authorizing a change from one legal nonconforming use to another by converting a mixed-use property—previously used as a tax office with an upstairs residence—into a two-unit residential use. Staff concluded the change would reduce traffic impacts, better align with surrounding residential uses, and more closely match the city’s comprehensive plan and zoning intent. Board members noted the approval applies only to the property and not the owner and must be implemented within one year.  The board then reviewed multiple conditional use permit requests for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in unincorporated county areas. One request at 8645 Washington Trace Road proposed constructing an accessory dwelling unit on a 6.27-acre agricultural parcel, replacing a former barn location behind the existing residence. Staff determined the proposal met zoning requirements related to lot size, shared access, parking, and unit limitations and recommended approval with conditions prohibiting use as a business or rental property. Another ADU request generated discussion about placement on a flag lot and compatibility with neighboring homes, leading the board to approve the permit with an additional condition requiring the structure to remain at least 50 feet from the east property line, beyond standard setback requirements, to reduce neighborhood impacts.  The final public hearing considered Case BA-26010 for a conditional use permit to establish a family cemetery at 451 Moon Road on approximately 10 acres of agricultural land. Board members discussed cemetery regulations, potential future structures such as mausoleums, maintenance requirements, fencing, and how state cemetery rules may apply differently to private family cemeteries versus public burial grounds. Staff noted that such requests are uncommon and explained that the zoning ordinance contains limited cemetery-specific standards beyond the conditional use process itself. Following completion of the agenda, staff advised members that a special July meeting may be needed depending on case filings and discussed scheduling adjustments to maintain quorum availability before the meeting adjourned.  Disclaimer: This summary was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence based on the meeting transcript and may not capture every discussion, motion, or detail contained in the official meeting record.

Campbell County Fiscal Court: 6/3/26

Campbell County Fiscal Court: 6/3/26

Fiscal Court: 5/20/26

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