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Fiscal Court hears concerns about solar application process; planning commission schedule may shift
Summary
Magistrates and planning staff discussed public confusion after a recent public meeting about a proposed merchant solar project; planning staff said a December hearing is possible if the application is completed, and the court asked staff to work with the planning commission about evening meetings and better public notice.
Members of the Boyle County Fiscal Court raised concerns Nov. 12 about public confusion following a community meeting on a proposed merchant solar project. Magistrates said residents reported unclear procedures and steps for the application, and asked planning staff to publish plain‑language guidance explaining the process.
Planning staff said they have the application but are waiting on missing items; if the application is completed in time it may appear before the Dec. 18 planning commission meeting, otherwise it would move to January. Because the planning commission’s hearing is a special‑call meeting scheduled at 9 a.m., magistrates urged staff to consider an evening special meeting or an overflow room if turnout is large so working residents can attend and be heard.
Court members discussed whether the fiscal court can request the planning commission to hold evening meetings. Staff said the commission is an independent appointed body but the fiscal court can request or recommend that the commission consider evening sessions; staff agreed to follow up with the commission and legal counsel and return with options. No formal directive to change the commission’s schedule was issued; court members urged improved communication to notify the fiscal court and public earlier when significant applications are filed.
