Board approves Westervelt conservation easement after split vote

Dec 24, 2025

The Knox County Board approved a conservation easement application from Westervelt Ecological Services, LLC for part of the South Half of Section 16, T33N, R7W. The motion passed with five ayes (Districts #1, #2, #3, #4, #6) and two nays (Districts #5 and #7).

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Zoning Administrator Jelinek presented a conservation easement application from Westervelt Ecological Services, LLC covering part of the South Half of Section 16, T33N, R7W in Knox County. Supervisor Kevin G. Mlady moved to place the Planning Commission’s report on file and later a motion to approve the conservation easement carried with five ayes and two nays.

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