Residential vs agriculture?
P&Z holds firm on Comprehensive Plan

A large crowd gathered for the Aug. 17 meeting of the Meade County Planning and Zoning Commission. The majority were there in opposition to two rezoning requests. Chairperson Cheryl Gibson called the meeting to order and yielded the floor to County Attorney Darren Sipes who explained the process for those unfamiliar with it. Essentially, he explained, it’s a hearing. The commissioners listen to the applicant and those who wish to speak either for or against the rezoning request. The commission makes a recommendation to Meade County Fiscal Court, which then has the opportunity to accept or reject the commission’s recommendation. Sipes also asked everyone to treat the proceedings with respect.

New businesses, nuisances and new police chief discussed at City Council meeting

The Brandenburg City Council held its regular meeting Aug. 14.

Brandenburg Mayor Ronnie Joyner welcomed several visitors, including Sol Embrey, who was seeking relief with regard to the excessively high grass on the vacant lot next to his property. Joyner told Embrey that the nuisance ordinance specifies weeds over four feet tall, and Councilmember Bradley Johnston stated it would be hard to rewrite the ordinance regarding undeveloped property. And even then, said Johnston, the nuisance ordinance isn’t enforced throughout the city, and he added that the ordinance does not distinguish between undeveloped property near homes from property with agricultural uses. Joyner said he would send another letter and speak with the property owner again.

109 Board interviews potential coordinators, discusses vehicles

The 109 Board held a special called meeting Aug. 14. Joining the board were two newly appointed members, Bill Hofmann, who had previously served on the board, and Packy Vessels. Two items were on the agenda: a discussion of vehicles and a closed session regarding personnel.