At the land use committee meeting earlier this month, Melonie Tilley proposed a moratorium on wind farms however the discussion did not culminate in any action and the same was the case Thursday night when Tilley brought the topic to the full board.

 

She clarified for the board what a moratorium would mean for them...

 

 

Tilley points to Macon and McLean Counties are in the process of updating their ordinances in place. Macon County has a wind farm that is in its first year of operation while McLean County has two wind farms in place.

 

 

The County is in the midst of updating its comprehensive plan and Tilley wants to see that process play out before any decisions on the wind farm are made.

 

 

The comprehensive plan update, which is just underway, has been attempted to be updated before however, an update was rejected by a previous board. 

 

The update is not expected to be brought before the board any sooner than November.