The newest member of the Bourbon Town Council, Ward Byers, was elected as president during the council’s first meeting of 2020.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Reorganizes for 2020
Triton Superintendent Highlights Idea Involving a Student Being Appointed to Town Council as Non-Voting Member
Triton Superintendent Jeremy Riffle recently shared that officials are looking into the possibility of having a student appointed to the Bourbon Town Council as a non-voting member.
Continue readingBourbon Officials Approve Transfer Resolution Related to Purchase of Police Vehicle
The Bourbon Town Council provided approval for a transfer resolution when members met last Tuesday.
Continue readingBourbon Officials Update Road Asset Management Plan
Bourbon officials recently updated their road asset management plan in order to ensure they’re receiving the correct amount of state distributions related to roadways.
Continue readingBourbon Officials Approve 2020 Salary Ordinance, Wattenbarger Thanked for Years of Service
The Bourbon Town Council considered the 2020 Salary Ordinance when member met Tuesday night.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Amends Trash Ordinance to Account for Slight Increase
Bourbon Town Council members took action to amend their existing trash ordinance when members met on Tuesday.
Continue readingBourbon Officials Look into Options for Upgrading Electronic Metering System
Officials in Bourbon are looking into the various options that are out there to replace the Town’s existing electronic metering system for the water and wastewater department.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves Quote for New Police Department Vehicle
The Bourbon Town Council approved quote for a new Police Department vehicle when members met last Tuesday.
Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger said the members selected a quote from Oliver Ford for a 2020 F1-50 truck. The quote that was approved totaled $36,896.
Berger explained that the new truck will be purchased after the first of the year and will bring the Department up to four vehicles. She added that no vehicles will be traded in because officials would like to keep one on hand for officers in the reserve program.
Bourbon Town Council Passes Hydrant Fee Ordinance
The Bourbon Town Council held a hearing over a proposed hydrant fee ordinance when members met on Tuesday.
No comments were provided in favor or against the proposed document. It was subsequently passed during the regular meeting. It will take effect on January 1st of 2020.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Considers Purchasing Specific Phones for Police Department
Bourbon officials have been discussing the possibility of purchasing specific phones for officers on the Police Department.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Holds First Reading over Hydrant Fee Ordinance
The Bourbon Town Council held the first reading over a proposed ordinance that would implement a hydrant fee when members met Tuesday night.
Bourbon Officials Discuss Possibility of Implementing Fire Hydrant Fee
Bourbon officials have started discussions about possibly incorporating a fire hydrant fee into town water bills in the coming years.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Considers Possibility of Forming Park Board
Bourbon Town Council Approves Purchase of Dump Truck
The Bourbon Town Council permitted the Water and Wastewater Department to purchase a dump truck when members met this week.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Considers Tree Removal Quotes
The Bourbon Town Council considered quotes for tree removal when members met Tuesday night.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves Match Commitment for Potential Radio Grant
To assist with a county-wide effort to secure a radio grant for local fire departments, Bourbon Town Council members approved a match commitment when they met earlier this month.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Holds Final Reading over Junk Vehicle Ordinance
The Bourbon Town Council recently passed an amended junk vehicle ordinance. Continue reading
Bourbon Town Council Reviews Firework Ordinance
The firework ordinance for the Town of Bourbon was reviewed by officials during this month’s Town Council meeting.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Discusses Fire Department Roof Repair Project
Bourbon officials discussed the proposed Fire Department roof repair project during last Tuesday’s town council meeting.
Continue readingBourbon Officials Review Compliance Forms for Companies Granted Tax Abatements
Every year, businesses that have been granted tax abatements must submit CF-1 forms so officials can assess their compliance and determine whether or not to continue supplying the abatement.
When Bourbon Town Council members met last week, they reviewed the CF-1 forms for Harmony Leasing and Bates Real Estate Corporation.
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