Campbell County Fiscal Court: 6/17/26

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

Fiscal Court: 5/20/26

Campbell County Planning & Zoning: 5/12/26

At the May 12, 2026 meeting of the Campbell County and Municipal Planning and Zoning Commission, commissioners approved zoning text amendments related to qualified manufactured homes in order to bring local regulations into compliance with recent Kentucky state law changes taking effect July 1. The meeting opened with approval of the April 14 meeting minutes before commissioners moved into the sole item of new business, Case 26021, submitted by the Campbell County Planning Director. Staff explained that the amendments primarily update terminology throughout the zoning ordinance to clearly distinguish between mobile homes, manufactured homes, modular homes, and qualified manufactured homes. Commissioners discussed how qualified manufactured homes must meet specific architectural and construction standards — including permanent foundations, minimum width and square footage requirements, roof pitch standards, and exterior finish requirements — allowing them to be regulated the same as traditional single-family homes. Much of the discussion focused on the differences between older mobile homes, post-1976 manufactured homes, and newer qualified manufactured homes. Planning staff noted that qualified manufactured homes can now be permitted in residential zoning districts by right if they meet state standards, while older mobile homes remain restricted primarily to mobile home park zones. Commissioners reviewed proposed edits to Sections 7, 9, and 10 of the zoning ordinance, including updated definitions and permitted use language. One amendment was suggested during the meeting to clarify wording in Section 10 regarding manufactured homes and qualified manufactured homes in mobile home park zones. Commissioners also viewed examples of newer manufactured home developments near Zig Zag Road in Florence to illustrate how modern qualified manufactured homes can resemble conventional single-family residences through improved design features such as front porches, block foundations, sidewalks, and upgraded exterior appearances. Staff emphasized that the amendments are intended to expand affordable housing opportunities while maintaining neighborhood aesthetics and consistency with state law. No members of the public attended or submitted comments on the case. Following discussion, the commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the amended zoning text changes to Campbell County Fiscal Court. The meeting concluded with brief discussion about potential summer meeting schedules and commissioner availability before adjournment. Disclaimer: This summary was generated using AI and is based on the meeting transcript provided.