There was no action taken following an hour long executive session with Nemaha County’s hired wind farm attorney James Neeld, but after a nearly one-hour public discussion, the commissioners unanimously approved a moratorium for the county. This six-month moratorium states that commissioners will not hear any requests to use county roads, infrastructure and other public areas of the county.
In addition to the three commissioners – Gary Scoby, Dennis Henry and Tim Burdiek – there were nearly 50 people in attendance at the Monday, May 13, meeting, including County Attorney Brad Lippert and County Clerk Mary Kay Schultejans.
Those present received a copy of Resolution 2019-4, regarding the moratorium, for review and on which to ask questions during the meeting. Resolution 2019-4 will be printed in the Wednesday, May 20, issue of The Sabetha Herald.
Below is an overview of what the resolution includes:
(Read more: Sabetha Herald)