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Harmony and Bethel Township residents urge commissioners to intervene in Sloopy Solar Project
Summary
Several residents from Harmony and Bethel townships asked the board to intervene against the Sloopy Solar Project and to record opposition beyond a prior resolution; speakers raised concerns about farmland loss, property values, Invenergy's tactics, and the cost of legal intervention.
During the public-comment period on Feb. 18, multiple township residents urged the Board of Clark County Commissioners to take additional action on the Sloopy Solar Project.
Bill Agle (Harmony Township) said he is "passionate about the farmland and against the Sloopy Solar Project," asked the commissioners to "take a stand and bond with the Harmony Farmland Preservation group," and characterized the project's promoter as offering inducements to gain support. Douglas Rice (Harmony Township) thanked commissioners for the prior letter of opposition and asked the board to intervene formally despite possible legal costs, saying Invenergy "is flashing money around to people to get their support." Kimberly Flax (Harmony Township) said commissioners should represent residents' concerns and consider intervening. Sam George (Bethel Township) and Charlotte Trapp (Harmony Township) also requested intervention; Trapp said the project is adjacent to her property and will disrupt her way of living and property value.
Commissioner Charles A. Patterson told speakers the commissioners have already passed a resolution opposing the project. Commission President Sasha L. Rittenhouse acknowledged both the record opposition and the commissioners' concerns about spending taxpayer money to intervene in the Ohio Power Siting Board process. No new formal intervention vote occurred during the meeting.
