![]() ![]() ![]() He said he’s open to ideas for power, but said this kind of development would destroy the township.Ī Franklin Township resident in favor of the ban, Diane Brown of Franklin Against Kensington Solar, who farms 500 acres, said what a neighboring property owner does can affect her property. Knox Township Trustee Greg Carver spoke out in favor of the ban and talked about agriculture being a high livelihood in the township. “People have no say in it,” Lyon replied. “That’s what their people want,” Halleck said. He also pointed out that 15 out of 18 townships submitted resolutions for the ban. They have a signed resolution requesting the township be included in the ban. When Lyon kept talking about the trustees and claiming he would have to pay for an attorney if he wanted to challenge their action, Halleck said the commissioners weren’t there. Some solar farms can still be put in,” Commissioner Tim Weigle said. “Keep in mind, up to 50 megawatt solar farms we can’t stop. ![]() He questioned why it couldn’t be up for a vote by the residents.Ĭommissioner Mike Halleck said “we have a representative form of government.” Regarding the proposed ban, Lyon said “that takes away my right to do what I want with my land.” “Our elected officials can do practically anything they want and we the voters have no recourse,” he said. ![]()
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