The West Central School Corporation’s wind turbine bond refinancing took another step forward during last week’s school board meeting.
Continue readingWest Central Wind Turbine Bond Refinancing Takes Another Step Forward
West Central School Board Continues Moving Ahead with Wind Turbine Bond Refinancing
The West Central School Corporation’s wind turbine bond refinancing could lead to a bigger savings than previously thought. As of this month’s regular school board meeting, the expected savings was approaching $70,000, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingWest Central School Board to Refinance Wind Turbine Bonds
The West Central School Board members are continuing efforts to refinance wind turbine bonds.
Continue readingWest Central Schools Could Save Over $50,000 by Refinancing Wind Turbine Bond
The West Central School Corporation could save over $50,000 by refinancing its wind turbine bonds. The school board recently held a work session with a bond consultant from Baker Tilly, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Looks to Refinance Wind Turbine Bonds
The West Central School Board members are starting the process to refinance bonds for the corporation’s wind turbine.
Continue readingWest Central School Corporation Looking into Alternate Vendor for Wind Turbine Maintenance
The West Central School Corporation may look into switching vendors when it comes to maintenance service for the campus’ wind turbine.
Continue readingWest Central Exploring Wind Turbine Maintenance Options
Issues with the West Central School Corporation’s wind turbine have school officials exploring their maintenance options. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says it was down for repairs for much of July, something that was very noticeable to the local community.
Continue readingWest Central Wind Turbine to Undergo Maintenance
The wind turbine on the campus at the West Central School Corporation was down recently as NIPSCO officials were doing work at the substation, as reported to the West Central School Board by Superintendent Don Street.
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve Ban on Commercial Wind Turbines
Commercial wind turbines are now banned in Pulaski County. The county commissioners Monday approved an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance that prohibits commercial wind energy convergence systems within the county’s zoning jurisdiction.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Vote on Commercial Wind Turbine Ban Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners will decide tonight whether to ban commercial wind turbines. The updated wind turbine regulations head back to the commissioners tonight, after the county’s advisory plan commission agreed last week to some language adjustments the commissioners had recommended. Under the updated proposal, landowners would still be allowed to build noncommercial and micro wind energy convergence systems in certain areas.
Pulaski County to Craft Rules on Solar Energy Development, As Interest Builds
As Pulaski County finalizes updates to its wind turbine regulations, officials are now turning their attention to solar panels. Building Department Assistant Karla Kreamer told the plan commission Monday that the county has started to get some interest in solar development.
Pulaski County Plan Commission Accepts Suggested Changes to Proposed Wind Turbine Ban
Pulaski County’s proposed wind turbine ban took another step forward Monday. The advisory plan commission voted to accept the list of suggested amendments that the county commissioners sent back in response to its initial recommendation.
Proposed Wind Turbine Ban Heads Back to Pulaski County Plan Commission Tonight
Pulaski County’s proposed wind turbine ban may move a step closer to reality tonight. The advisory plan commission will consider the county commissioners’ list of suggested changes to its recommendation to ban wind energy convergence systems.
Pulaski County Commissioners Suggest Clarifications, Conditions for Wind Turbine Ban
The Pulaski County Commissioners are recommending some additional language for the county’s proposed ban on wind turbines. On Monday, the commissioners voted to send a list of amendments to the advisory plan commission. It was drawn up for the commissioners by Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Meet This Morning
The Pulaski County Commissioners will get updates from Sheriff Jeff Richwine and EMS Director Bryan Corn this morning. Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff is scheduled to discuss additional spending, while Charles Malinowski will talk about fuel tax reporting.
Wind Turbine Positive for West Central School Corporation
With the Pulaski County Commissioners contemplating the proper wording to include in the county’s Unified Development Ordinance that would essentially ban wind turbines in the county, the operating singular wind turbine at the West Central School Corporation has been a positive aspect for the corporation, according to Superintendent Don Street.
Pulaski County Commissioners Table Proposed Wind Turbine Ban
A recommendation to ban wind turbines has been tabled by the Pulaski County Commissioners, to give county officials a chance to refine the proposed language. Building Inspector and Plan Administrator Doug Hoover formally presented the advisory plan commission’s recommendation during Monday’s commissioners meeting.
Pulaski Commissioners to Discuss Proposed Wind Turbine Ban, Coroner’s Fees Tonight
A potential ban on wind turbines will be considered by the Pulaski County Commissioners tonight. The county’s advisory plan commission recently recommended banning wind energy convergence systems, over concerns about the safety and welfare of the community, flicker issues, and local fire departments’ ability to provide fire protection to the structures.
Pulaski County Plan Commission Votes to Ban Wind Turbines
The Pulaski County Advisory Plan Commission has recommended banning wind turbines. The vote drew a standing ovation from a packed room of local residents and landowners at the Star City Community Building Monday. It came after a public hearing on proposed changes to the county’s Unified Development Ordinance that would have significantly restricted wind turbine development.
Public Hearing on Pulaski County Wind Turbine Regulations Tonight
Pulaski County residents will have the chance to offer their opinions on the county’s wind turbine regulations tonight. The Pulaski County Advisory Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the county’s Unified Development Ordinance.
