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Planning Commission tables subcommittee appointments, hears updates on meat plant review and 'Project Jonah' activity
Summary
The Commission deferred subcommittee appointments until Chairman Moss can attend; staff said plans for a proposed meat processing plant are under review and residents have reported construction vehicles at a site called Project Jonah, but the nature of work there is unclear.
The Tazewell County Planning Commission decided to table the appointment of subcommittees until Chairman Robert "Bob" Moss can be present. Kenneth Dunford Jr., Director of County Engineering, advised waiting to appoint subcommittees and said he had suggested delaying until the chairman's return; County Attorney Aaron Gillespie noted a formal vote was not required to table the topic.
During "Member Concerns," Acting Chair Hayden Lyons asked about a proposed meat processing plant; Dunford said he has received plans, is reviewing them, and has returned comments to the applicant. On a separate item, Mr. Gillespie reported residents have observed construction vehicles at a site referred to as Project Jonah but that it is unclear what specific work is currently underway. The transcript does not specify application names, project owners, or specific construction permits for either matter; those details are "not specified."
