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Board OKs letter to supervisors on windmill setbacks after economic development input
Summary
The Marshall County Conservation Board approved a letter to the Board of Supervisors requesting consideration of windmill setback policy; John Hall addressed economic-development implications and staff noted county zoning staff had suggested training for board members.
The Marshall County Conservation Board on May 11 approved a letter to the Marshall County Board of Supervisors asking for consideration of windmill setback policy changes. Emily Herring, a conservation staff member, asked the board to send the letter; the motion to approve was made by Tom Deimerly and seconded by Tina Nelson, and the motion carried with Nelson, Deimerly, Pam Paone and President Rich Naughton voting in favor.
John Hall, president and CEO of the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the board about windmills and economic development. Herring told the board that Tyler Kelley of Marshall County zoning had suggested training sessions on windmill issues that board members may want to attend. The record shows the board approved forwarding the letter; the minutes do not record further details of the letter's text or a timeline for submission.
