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Gilliam County approves industrial lease and road-use amendments to support Leaning Juniper repower
Summary
The County Court approved an 11-acre industrial ground lease for Leaning Juniper Wind Power II LLC with semiannual rent of $50,000, a first amendment to its road‑use agreement, and a separate Weatherford Ranches road‑use agreement for a waterline crossing.
Gilliam County Court approved several measures on Sept. 17 to support local wind‑project staging and related road use. The Court voted to approve an industrial ground lease with Leaning Juniper Wind Power II LLC for approximately 11 acres in the east side of the industrial park; the lease sets semiannual rent at $50,000 and is intended to provide staging and component storage for the repower of Leaning Juniper 2B. The Chair said legal counsel reviewed the lease.
County road staff and law enforcement welcomed the inclusion of a permanent fence to improve security; staff recalled that a prior cable barrier had its padlock cut several times. The Court also approved a First Amendment to the existing Road Use Agreement for Leaning Juniper and separately approved a road use agreement with Weatherford Ranches LLC for a waterline crossing at Tree Lane; staff said the Weatherford work will cross fiber and other utilities but will not impact the county road.
Motions to approve the lease, the road‑use amendment and the Weatherford Ranches agreement were each moved, seconded and approved by the Court. The Chair said the Leaning Juniper repower is expected to progress quickly according to the project team’s timeline; county staff will remain involved in permitting, road coordination and security arrangements.
