County commissioners plan to tackle concerns about the construction of wind farms out near Chapman Ranch. A concerned resident went before commissioners Wednesday saying he's concerned that wind farm companies are signing contracts with private land owners; that type of deal is not regulated by the state and would not require a public hearing.
County commissioners plan to tackle concerns about the construction of wind farms out near Chapman Ranch. A concerned resident went before commissioners Wednesday saying he's concerned that wind farm companies are signing contracts with private land owners; that type of deal is not regulated by the state and would not require a public hearing.
CORPUS CHRISTI - County commissioners plan to tackle concerns about the construction of wind farms out near Chapman Ranch.
A concerned resident went before commissioners Wednesday saying he's concerned that wind farm companies are signing contracts with private land owners; that type of deal is not regulated by the state and would not require a public hearing.
Commissioner Chuck Cazales agreed that the developments could hinder the future growth of Corpus Christi.
The problem is the landowners are keeping quiet.
"I have talked to a lot of these farmers and they've been basically told to shut up, 'Don't say a word. You are going to lose your lease, so its all been hush hush," concerned resident Skip Butler said.
Cazales said he …
... more [truncated due to possible copyright]CORPUS CHRISTI - County commissioners plan to tackle concerns about the construction of wind farms out near Chapman Ranch.
A concerned resident went before commissioners Wednesday saying he's concerned that wind farm companies are signing contracts with private land owners; that type of deal is not regulated by the state and would not require a public hearing.
Commissioner Chuck Cazales agreed that the developments could hinder the future growth of Corpus Christi.
The problem is the landowners are keeping quiet.
"I have talked to a lot of these farmers and they've been basically told to shut up, 'Don't say a word. You are going to lose your lease, so its all been hush hush," concerned resident Skip Butler said.
Cazales said he will put the issue on the next meeting's agenda.