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Carbon Hill approves easement and permits to move forward with community solar project
Summary
The Village approved Ordinance 2025-14 authorizing an easement with BAP DEV II (Cenergy) and approved Building Permit BP-2025-08 and a fence courtesy permit for a community solar installation; each motion carried unanimously among attending trustees (5–0, 1 absent).
The Village of Carbon Hill on Nov. 4 approved an easement agreement and related permits intended to clear the way for a community solar installation. Trustee Charlie Shain moved to adopt Ordinance 2025-14 authorizing an easement agreement with BAP DEV II, LLC (Cenergy Solar Development); Trustee Laura Emling seconded and the motion carried with 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, and 1 absent (Trustee Nicole Shain).
The board also recorded approval of Building Permit BP-2025-08 for new construction of the community solar project and approved Courtesy Permit 2025-09 for a fence around the solar field. The building permit motion was recorded as made by Trustee Nicole Shain and seconded by Trustee Lori Togliatti; the minutes show the permit and fence permit each carried with 5 ayes and 1 absent. The approvals followed a presentation and agenda item tied to the developer and related filings; the minutes do not specify a construction start date or the permit conditions.
