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Residents urge stricter oversight of Crossvine solar project and raise safety, runoff concerns
Summary
At public comment, residents and a Holland town board member raised concerns about the Crossvine solar park and nearby battery energy storage systems (BESS), citing alleged inadequate plume studies, water runoff at drive entrances, and the number/proximity of batteries; Commissioners noted IDEM had visited the site.
During the public-comment portion of the July 20 meeting, multiple residents spoke about the Crossvine solar project and associated battery energy storage systems. Jacey Lamb said the board is not enforcing oversight or exercising authority over the Crossvine project. Cheyenne Tempel, a Holland business owner, urged commissioners to reconsider the county's stance on the Solar Park and BESS, citing potential environmental exposures for children in the Holland area.
Other speakers questioned technical studies and site impacts. Dave Duncan said the plume study remains inadequate according to a person he has investigating the matter. Lisa Matthews, a homeowner near Crossvine, presented photos and expressed concern about water runoff from drive entrances; Highway Engineer Levi Leffert said the Highway Department is addressing those runoff and safety issues. Holland Town Board member John Kaltenbacher thanked the board for approving the Veteran Services Officer position and said IDEM had been on site reviewing battery-count and proximity concerns.
The comments were recorded as opinions of presenters and not fact-checked by the board during the meeting. Commissioners did not take immediate formal action on the Crossvine concerns at the July 20 session.
