Trigg County is looking to ensure all residents have equal protections as solar power continues to grow in the region. During Tuesday night’s Fiscal Court meeting, Judge Executive Stan Humphries went over the proposed Solar Ordinance.
click to download audioHe adds the County ordinance will follow the state guidelines with one exception – how a neighborhood is defined.
click to download audioThe ordinance, along with requiring bonding and a decommissioning plan, outlines the penalties for non-compliance.
click to download audioMagistrate Mike Wright followed up with a question about enforcement.
click to download audioMagistrate Mike Lane moved to approve the first reading of the ordinance and Wright seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Humphries says the full ordinance will be available to the public through his office. The second reading is planned for March 18th.
In other business, Fiscal Court approved requesting proposals for a new rescue building. Humphries says it has been a long-time discussion.
click to download audioThe approval was unanimous and the Building and Grounds Committee is set to meet this week to finalize the details before sending out the RFPs.
