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Boone County Commission to Hold Virtual Open House for Master Plan

Thu, 28 Mar 2024

Summary

Individuals who live and/or work in Boone County are invited to be involved in the Boone County Master Plan development process. A virtual open house is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Boone County Commission to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Solar Energy Overlay District (SEOD) Regulations

Tue, 26 Mar 2024

Summary

The Boone County Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Boone County Solar Energy Overlay District (SEOD) Regulations on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers of the Roger B. Wilson Boone County Government Center located at 801 E. Walnut, Columbia. Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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Open House Meeting Regarding New Fire Station at East Broadway and El Chaparral Ave. South

Wed, 20 Mar 2024

Summary

The development of a fire station at the intersection of East Broadway and El Chaparral Avenue South will be the topic of an informal open house meeting on Wednesday, March 27, from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the church building located at 1020 El Chaparral Ave. S, formerly New Horizons United Methodist Church. The meeting, hosted by the City of Columbia Public Works Department, is open to the public.

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Boone County Commission Will Explore Policy Criteria with Approval of Proposition 1 in April

Tue, 19 Mar 2024

Summary

On the April 2, 2024 General Municipal Election ballot, voters in Boone County will have the opportunity to vote on whether the County Commission should implement a property tax exemption for senior citizens. Voters in Boone County will be presented with Proposition 1: “Shall the County of Boone exempt senior citizens from certain increases in the property tax liability due on such senior citizens’ primary residences?”

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Boone County Commission to Hold Virtual Open House for Master Plan

Thu, 14 Mar 2024

Summary

Individuals who live and/or work in Boone County are invited to be involved in the Boone County Master Plan development process. A virtual open house is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Boone County Chosen to Participate in Juvenile Justice Initiative

Wed, 13 Mar 2024

Summary

Boone County has been chosen as one of five counties nationwide to participate in an initiative on juvenile justice facilitated by the National Association of Counties (NACo). The NACo County Juvenile Justice Innovation Network (CJJIN) aims to increase the practical understanding and capacity of counties to address the needs of youth involved in their local juvenile justice systems by leveraging the unique position of counties, which operate at the intersection of youth-serving systems such as juvenile justice, education, child welfare, and other human service systems.

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Boone County Commission Accepting Applications for Appointment to Boone County Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees

Tue, 12 Mar 2024

Summary

The Boone County Commission is accepting applications for appointment to the Boone County Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees. Applications will be accepted through end of business on Monday, April 1. The successful applicant will finish the five-year term of the current trustee, who is retiring from the board. This partial term will run from April 1, 2024, through January 31, 2028.

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Residents Invited to Participate in Boone County Housing Study

Thu, 07 Mar 2024

Summary

Boone County, in partnership with the City of Columbia, invites all residents to contribute to the groundbreaking Boone County Housing Study. By participating in a community input meeting, completing a community survey, or both, residents can ensure their unique experiences and insights will be heard.

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Annual Statewide Tornado Drill on March 6, 2024, as Part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Tue, 05 Mar 2024

Summary

BCOEM will be participating in the Annual Statewide Tornado Drill being held at 11:00 a.m. on March 6, weather permitting. During this drill, NOAA Weather Radios will be activated and the outdoor warning sirens in Boone County will sound.

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Boone County Office of Emergency Management Offers Community Emergency Response Team Training

Tue, 27 Feb 2024

Summary

The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (BCOEM) will offer a free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training course through the month of March. As the spring severe weather season approaches, this in-person training will help members of the community be better prepared.

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Severe Weather Preparedness Week: March 4 - 8, 2024

Tue, 27 Feb 2024

Summary

The National Weather Service and Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) have designated March 4 – 8, 2024, as Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (BCOEM) encourages schools, businesses, organizations, and households to take part in each themed day by discussing related safety topics and, on Wednesday, participating in the statewide tornado drill.

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