Orion’s BZA Industrial Solar Use Application Hearing will continue on 11/7/24. The Solar Technical Committee meets before then on 10/15/24. This cart before the horse scenario raises obvious and avoidable conflicts of interests.
Let’s take a look at who sits on the Technical Committee working on the solar ordinance. Individuals with obvious Conflicts are listed in red below:
- Orion Renewable’s Representative(s)
- Jenny Beverly (BZA & Plan Commission)
- Dave Ferguson (BZA & Plan Commission)
- Warren Auxier (Plan Commission)
- Dave Bramer (Plan Commission & Commissioner)
- Brett Copeland (Plan Commission)
- Lisa Hammock (Plan Commission & Orion Lessee)
- Mike Pittman (Plan Commission & Surveyor)
- Gene Riedel (Plan Commission)
- Lynette Anderson (Former Plan Commission & Zoning Secty)
- Josh Cline (Building Inspector)
- Amy Williams, Paid Consultant
What should happen? The Tech Committee should meet AFTER the BZA’s decision on the pending Orion application to avoid any Conflicts of Interest. With the 1-year Solar Moratorium in place, begs the question, why the rush?
