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The City has recently adopted a revised Animal Control Ordinance to ensure a safe environment for both residents and pets in our community. We encourage all residents to read and familiarize themselves with the updated regulations.
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If you have service issues or requests, please contact Katie Buhts via email at [email protected].
Please find the 2024 Service Dates here.
Upcoming City Meeting
The City of River Bluff meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30PM at the former New Goshen Presbyterian Church. All are welcome and encouraged to attend
City of River Bluff, Kentucky
P.O. Box 792
Prospect, Kentucky 40059

Elected Officials
Bryan J. Dillon
Mayor
Lynn Grossman
Commissioner/Mayor Pro Tem
Tom Sheffer
Commissioner
Paulette Bryant
Commissioner
Appointed Officials
Katie Buhts
City Clerk/Treasurer
City of River Bluff Meetings
7:30 p.m., 4th Tuesday of Each Month
New Goshen Presbyterian Church – 12900 W. Highway 42
Please note that all City Notices are published in the Oldham Era.
A Brief History of the City of River Bluff
In the late 1970’s the residents of what is now known as the City of River Bluff realized that our roads were in deplorable condition and upon investigation on both the county and state levels it was learned that our roads were private and it was our responsibility to repair and maintain them. The previous winter had been an especially harsh one and the roads were in shambles as a result of the freezing weather.
In order to begin the process of repairing the roads, a Homeowner’s Association was formed to collect the necessary funds from the residents and possibly from the county and state. It was soon discovered that the roads had not been built according to county standards and much work was necessary. As a Homeowner’s Association, we had no legal standing and no support from the county or state.
For several years the members of the original association worked to get the roads back in shape, arranged for garbage pickup and worked with other ideas to improve life in our subdivision. It became clear that in order for River Bluff to gain legal standing and qualify for state revenue sharing and for residents to be able to claim expenses paid as personal, federal, and state tax income tax deductions, it was necessary to replace the Homeowner’s Association with another form of government.
In August of 1980 the Mayor-Commissioner form of government was adopted for the City of River Bluff. A Mayor-Commission form of government is made up of a Mayor and four members of the commission. Neale Parsons accepted the nomination and was unanimously elected first Mayor of the City of River Bluff along with the first Commission consisting of Jim McNeil, Phil McClanahan and Charles Barnes. The Mayor Commission Board, although elected officials, have always served as uncompensated volunteers. By October 15, 1980, all sections of River Bluff had been officially annexed into the City of River Bluff. The original Home-owner’s Association was officially disbanded on May 10, 1981.
By one description our City could be called a “Gentlemen’s Agreement.” It was formed in order to accomplish actions necessary for maintaining common property. Over the years the City Board has negotiated garbage pickup, installed lighting, signage, improved drainage, acquired cable television, installed gas lines, and made many other improvements. The original intent was never to govern by passing laws and restrictions, but rather maintain a quality standard of living by acting as good neighbors, respecting the property of others, and having pride in our community.