Written by Patricia Scheyer
NKyTribune reporter
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Winding Trails resident Harold Trauten came to the regular meeting to ask the council to look into Rumpke's recycling program, saying regular garbage trucks pick up recyclables and compact them in bulk. , told the council that it was not felt. Recycling the material was the right decision.
Harold Trauten asked the Edgewood City Council to investigate Lemke's recycling practices. (Photo by Patricia Scheyer/NKyTribune)
“We want to do some good for our children and our future,” he said. “I feel like I'm spinning my wheels. It's useless. It doesn't give me confidence.”
City Administrator Brian Dehner said he will speak with Rumpke about the matter to see if there are any issues.
The city council also passed a resolution authorizing Mayor John Link to sign an agreement with the Kentucky Department of Transportation to compensate him for work within the city.
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Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon administered the oath of office to Jeff Mallery, who has been selected as the next Florence Police Chief.
Mallery's family attended the swearing-in ceremony for his new position, standing in two rows.
Council heard a first reading of an ordinance approving a change to the position of Human Resources Coordinator. The position has not yet been filled;
It's been updated since 2008, and the city wanted it to be ready when they wanted to fill it.
The City Council passed an ordinance appointing Eric Hall to the Boone County Transportation Improvement District Commission.
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Mayor Fette recognizes student Luke Jenkowski. (Photo: Patricia Scheyer/NKyTribune reporter)
Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette read a proclamation declaring St. Henry Middle School eighth grader Luke Jenkowski's day in the city. Jenkowski's performance at the state academic team competition earned him 33rd place out of 121 points and a top 10 in science. He got a score of 121 in social studies. He was able to meet the governor and was presented with a medal and trophy.
City Council members passed second reading of an ordinance granting a towing franchise to airport towing businesses.
It also passed an ordinance increasing the amount associated with the Small Business Economic Incentive Program from $5,000 to $10,000 and providing matching funding to residents who improve their building facades.
A resolution was passed approving the hazard mitigation plan. Plan approval will be required if the city needs to apply for FEMA funding in the future.
