QUINCY (WGEM) – Adams County Board members and Ursa residents questioned Ursa Creek Solar about their solar farm project.
Last week, Ursa residents met with Ursa Creek Solar about a proposed solar farm project located in the village. Thursday night, a public hearing was held at the Adams County Courthouse where the Adams County Board questioned the company.
“We follow the statute. We are regulated by the solar sighting statute,” Company representative Desiree Noisette explained.
The Adams County Board questioned the company representatives about a multitude of topics having to do with their project. Following the cross examination, several Ursa residents voiced their concerns with the project and pleaded with the board to deny the company from gaining the ability to build the farm.
“Please don’t think of this as a ‘check the box’ application. Don’t consider the other solar farms you may have approved in Adams County. This one is different,” Ursa resident Tim Hightower said.
One of the main concerns that Ursa residents have with the project is the potential property value decline that could occur if the farm is built. Ursa Creek Solar brought in a real estate appraiser who said that in similar projects, no value decline took place.
Another major concern was with the property owner who struck a deal with Ursa Creek Solar to build on their property. Tim Hightower explained the city had not been notified of the deal by the farm owners.
The meeting lasted more than four hours and ended after 10 p.m.
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