Commissioners debate earmarking $180,000 data‑center payment for three host townships

Commissioners spent an extended portion of the meeting discussing a resolution tied to a county role in a solar/data‑center project and the distribution of related community benefit payments. One commissioner argued the county should "set aside" the county's $180,000 one‑time payment and prioritize emergency equipment and services for the three townships bearing the project's impacts (identified in discussion as V Bay Township, Leslie Township and Onondaga Township). The same speaker also noted the county would receive the statutory benefit of "$2,000 per megawatt capacity" in addition to the one‑time payment.