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Adair County Supervisors to continue Solar Panel talks

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June 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Adair County Board of Supervisors will meet in a regular session beginning 9-a.m. Wednesday, at the courthouse Courtroom in Greenfield. On their agenda, is County Attorney Melissa Larson, who will lead more discussion on Solar Panels. The Board last month, passed a Solar Panel/Solar Farm Ordinance, that includes a cap of 400 total acres of utility-scale solar energy development in the county. The ordinance covers setbacks from occupied residences and non-participating parcels, along with road right-of-ways and limits on placement near a public airport.

In other business, the Board will act on approving: Sheriff Training Expenses, and, Homestead and Military Disallowances. The will receive an update on COVID-19 and an American Rescue Plan Act Award Contract. County Engineer Nick Kauffman will present an award Resolution to be signed for the G-61 County Line Grading (a joint Cass-Adair County project), and he’ll have a report on his departmental activities and maintenance matters.

The public will be allowed to attend the meeting, but attendance will be limited to 21 people, to allow for social distancing. Those who wish to listen and/or speak, but who cannot attend in-person, may call-in just before the meeting starts, so names can be obtained for the public record. Call 605-313-6157, and use access code 526272# when prompted.