At its June 15, 2026 meeting, the Wilder City Council approved the minutes from the June 1 meeting and opened with community announcements highlighting upcoming summer programming and city events. Mayor Valerie Boggess welcomed residents and recognized community engagement, including introductions from prospective city council candidates Greg Adams and Craig Kirk, who addressed council regarding their interest in serving the city and supporting Wilder’s continued development and governance.

Council’s primary legislative action was approval on second reading of Ordinance 26-0601, formally adopting the Fiscal Year 2026–27 city budget with no changes from the first reading. Officials described the budget as supporting ongoing operations, employee retention initiatives, and city priorities. Council also approved the first reading of Ordinance 26-0602, updating the city’s personnel policy and pay plan. City officials explained that annual review of salary ranges is required and that the amendments reflect current staffing levels, merit and retention adjustments, compensation compliance requirements, and revised position classifications. Discussion also touched on future administrative succession planning and noted that the city is currently fully staffed.

Council additionally approved the first reading of Ordinance 26-0603, adopting a new license plate reader (LPR) policy for the police department based on a model policy recommended by the Kentucky League of Cities. Police officials explained that the policy governs use of the city’s newly installed Flock camera system, including data retention standards, user access controls, audit procedures, and case-file preservation requirements. Council discussed privacy concerns, data management practices, and how the system integrates with law enforcement investigations while emphasizing that the technology is intended as an investigative and public safety tool rather than continuous tracking.

Department updates included a substantial progress report on the ongoing Brentwood Hills Drive culvert replacement project. Officials announced that the large precast concrete box culvert has been ordered with expected delivery in mid-to-late July and that excavation work will begin beforehand. Duke Energy’s required utility relocation work and associated costs were also discussed as part of the project’s growing scope and financing considerations. Staff clarified that the separate Three Mile Road closure relates to ongoing SD1 sewer work and does not impact emergency access planning. Additional updates included progress on the future NKU access road project, a scheduled Planning and Zoning meeting on June 22 to review the Bobby Mackey’s redevelopment site plan, and community event announcements including Party in the Park, Concert in the Park, and summer programming. Police reported that two newly hired officers had completed field training and that the department is now fully staffed, while fire officials reminded residents that seasonal burn restrictions remain in effect due to dry conditions. The meeting concluded with council comments, recognition of upcoming Father’s Day, discussion of future tax and waste collection rate considerations, and notice that council will return to a once-monthly meeting schedule beginning in July.

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.