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Presentation outlines road‑use, decommissioning bond and PILOT for proposed solar project
Summary
A WEB presentation to the Town Board explained road‑use and host agreements for a proposed solar project, including a decommissioning bond, PILOT payments routed through the IDA, a 10‑year resident utility credit, and a projected construction start in May 2028 with commercial operation in 2031.
A representative from WEB, Jocelyn Mitchell, told the Town Board that the company will repair roads damaged during construction and post a bond guaranteeing decommissioning and removal of equipment when the solar project ends. Mitchell said the proposal includes annual PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) revenue that would be divided among county, school and town through the IDA, and residents would receive a utility bill credit for the project’s first 10 years.
The presentation included a projected timeline: construction is planned to begin in May 2028 with commercial operation expected in 2031. The board received a copy of the presentation at Town Hall. During discussion, a resident (see public comment) noted the developer’s stated local‑hire commitment; board members did not take formal action on the host agreement at this meeting.
