The Farmer City Council has declined a solar proposal for Farmer City.

At its meeting earlier this week, the Council declined the proposal after hearing from individuals in the community it would impact.

That's City Manager Taylor Baxter, who explains any proposed development within a mile and a half of City limits must get approval from the municipality before the project can go to the DeWitt County Board for approval.

Many communities are very closed off to the idea of solar development, but Baxter is hopeful in Farmer City, they would analyze each proposal on an individualized basis.

Thanks to the CEJA act in Illinois, Baxter indicates it is possible for a company to still build in a given area even if a community turns them down - depending on its willingness to pursue its case in the court system.