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Board approves second Topeka Wind permit after public comment and counsel advice
Summary
Mason County Board approved Resolution 2026-44, granting a special-use permit for Topeka Wind 2 (parcel 06-21-300-001). Public opposition and developer assurances were recorded; county counsel said state guidelines constrain denial options.
The Mason County Board voted to approve Resolution 2026-44, granting a special-use permit to Topeka Wind 2, LLC for a wind energy conversion system on parcel 06-21-300-001. Brenda Davenport-Fornoff moved to approve the resolution and Scott Garlisch seconded; the minutes record the motion as carried.
Public comment earlier in the meeting registered opposition from Robert and Denise Roese. New Leaf Energy representative Austin Bushur addressed those concerns and assured attendees the company "will do their due diligence." Gary Bauer, the landowner for the affected parcel, said the turbines "will benefit the community" and offered his support. County counsel Alex Rives told the board that if applicable state requirements are met, the board's ability to block the project is limited.
The board approved Resolution 2026-44 after considering public comment and counsel's legal guidance. The transcript records the approval as "motion carried" and does not provide a roll-call tally for this item.
