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Commissioners discuss retaining counsel over potential abatement tied to proposed solar project; motion made and seconded
Summary
The court reviewed a proposal to consider an abatement ordinance and discussed hiring counsel (Alex Mass) to represent the county in matters tied to a proposed solar farm; commissioners discussed criteria for abatements and noted that the record in the transcript shows the motion was made and seconded but no recorded vote appears in the provided segments.
County staff and commissioners discussed retaining outside counsel and whether the court should consider adopting an abatement policy or ordinance connected to a proposed solar farm project.
A staff member described a proposed engagement with a firm and the possibility of an abatement ordinance, noting that an abatement policy requires prior public hearing and publication. Commissioners noted that abatement criteria generally require a substantial economic benefit, job creation and clear terms before the court could act.
One commissioner moved that the county hire counsel (Alex Mass) to represent the county on the matter; the motion was seconded. The transcript provided does not include a recorded vote on that motion.
What's next: Because no recorded vote appears in the supplied transcript, commissioners or staff should confirm whether the motion was carried in the later minutes or on the record at a subsequent point in the session.
