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Board discusses extending wind and solar moratorium; county deadline may require special meeting
Summary
Town board discussed renewing a six-month moratorium on utility-scale wind and solar development, noted county review deadlines and concluded a local law cannot be adopted tonight; staff will consult the county and may call a special meeting in February.
Shelby trustees debated whether to extend a six-month moratorium on wind and solar projects and identified a county review deadline that may require expedited action. Board members and staff noted the moratorium likely expires in early February and that the county needs any renewal request by the Thursday before the county’s meeting in order to provide a recommendation in time.
Why it matters: The moratorium affects proposals for renewable-energy projects and the timing of any extension determines whether the county can review and recommend changes before the town’s public hearing. The board emphasized that a local law cannot be adopted at the same meeting and that a special meeting in February may be necessary to introduce or adopt the renewal.
Staff said they will check with the county contact (Cathy) about submission and the need for a special meeting to introduce a new local law and set a public hearing; the county’s role is advisory at this stage and will send recommendations back to the town for its public hearing and final action.
Next steps: Staff will consult the county and report back to the board; if necessary the board will schedule a special meeting before the county deadline to ensure the renewal request is put forward for county review.
