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First reading of digester ordinance fails on tie vote after court members seek more information
Summary
A proposal to give first reading to an ordinance regulating a digester facility did not pass after the court tied on a vote; several members asked for a site visit and more information before advancing the measure.
The Ohio County Fiscal Court on May 20 considered a first reading of an ordinance concerning a digester facility but did not advance the measure after a tie vote.
A court member introduced the first reading, and discussion focused on setback distances and the desire to inspect a nearby operating facility before approving local regulations. One member said he wanted to tour the Booker Knoll plant and the Purdue facility “before we ever did this,” noting Booker Knoll had been delayed and was not yet in operation. The member added, “I would just like to see the operation go,” and said he might support the ordinance after seeing the plant in operation.
During debate court members referenced two setback distances under consideration; the court discussed a 600‑foot setback but acknowledged they had not verified definitive setback language. After discussion, the motion to take the ordinance on first reading failed on a tie vote. Several members voiced that they preferred more due diligence, including a committee meeting and a site visit, before moving forward. The court scheduled a follow-up committee meeting to revisit the ordinance with suggested changes and further information.
