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Resident urges county follow-up after wind turbines produce reported loud noise
Summary
A resident, identified in the transcript as Mr. Britain, told the commission wind turbines near his home are producing noise readings around 55 dB at distances up to three-quarters of a mile and asked the county to pursue contact information and next steps; staff said they would follow up.
During public comment at the Marion County Commission meeting, Mr. Britain reported noise problems from nearby wind turbines and asked the county to follow up with the operator.
He said he has visited his property and measured noise levels, reporting readings of about 55 decibels at locations up to three-quarters of a mile from the turbines. "I've been to his house and listened to these wind turbines, and I think they're exceeding the noise levels," he told the commission, urging staff to investigate and contact the company about remediation steps.
County staff acknowledged the complaint and said they would follow up and try to obtain a contact phone number that had reportedly been promised a year earlier. Commissioners noted the complaint and asked staff to seek clarification and next steps for addressing noise issues raised by residents.
Next steps: staff to follow up to obtain the company contact information and report back to the commission on options for investigating noise levels and remedies.
