The Adams County Board hears the residents’ concerns about the proposed Ursa Solar Farm Project

Adams County, Ill. (Khqa) – After the representatives refused to move a proposed solar arm project in Ursa last week, the Adams County Board stopped a public session to hear concerns about the proposal.

Greenkey Solar, based in Oregon, has proposed a 4-megawatt-27 morning solar park that would sit near dormitories in Ursa.

The board, who is asked to approve a special permit for the project, wanted the opportunity to ask questions from Greenkey.

Desiree Noisette, project manager of Greenkey Solar, accused the board and the residents the positive projects of the project.

“This commercial solar system has no influence outside of the scope. There is no smell, there is no noise, there is no light pollution, there is really nothing that comes across the property boundaries when it comes to this project,” said Noisette.

However, the project was concerned with board members, including questions about what would happen if the solar park were ever closed.

“I have heard rumors that the soil is no longer suitable that the products of agricultural types are brought back to the country. Is that true or was that examined?” Asked Russ Camper, board member of Adams County.

Many residents also took part in the meeting, commented against the disapproval of the project and expressed concerns how the project could have a negative impact on the property values.

“It is when people come to me and say:” I wouldn’t want that in my garden “, and for me it is a hint that should tell you exactly enough that it is, and I think most people in the Ash Street are definitely concerned about home values,” said Tim Hightower.

A resident, Doug Seeber, worked with others with representatives of Greenkey to develop alternatives for the project.

He said the project could also have a negative impact on the trees in the area, with indication of how plants died near the property near a cell phone tower.

“Baby -Arbor -Vinings that continue to die out and can be repeated, and none of the in five years even has reached the height of the fence that is around him,” said Seeber. “With a 30-year-old life on this solar arm, we may never see these trees what the pictures they showed at this exhibition.”

On May 13, the board will vote on whether the special permit for the project will be managed.