Budget Adoption, Income Tax Reallocations, Solar Farm ERA on Tonight’s Pulaski Council Agenda

The adoption of the 2022 budget, an income tax restructuring, and a step toward a solar farm tax abatement are just a few of the items on tonight’s Pulaski County Council agenda. Tonight’s budget adoption will be the final step in a lengthy process that saw council members gather for a number of extra meetings.

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Pulaski County BZA Grants Special Exception for Moss Creek Solar

Jennifer Knebel speaks in opposition to the Moss Creek Solar development during a public hearing held by the BZA Monday. (screenshot of BZA meeting on Zoom)

Another Pulaski County solar farm has gotten the green light from the board of zoning appeals. The BZA approved a special exception Monday for the Moss Creek Solar project, with Board President Derrick Stalbaum abstaining. That was despite opposition from members of the public, as well as questions about the legality of the board’s actions from both opponents and the developer itself.

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Pulaski County BZA to Take Comments on Moss Creek Solar Project Tonight

Moss Creek Solar Map
Map showing proposed Moss Creek Solar farm’s location in Pulaski County included in the developer’s special exception application documentation.

Pulaski County residents can weigh in on a proposed solar farm tonight. Moss Creek Solar is seeking permission from the board of zoning appeals to build a 1,600-acre solar development on farmland in Beaver Township. It would be developed by NextEra Energy Resources and could be up and running by the end of 2023.

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