Solar farm project in Bureau County, Illinois, progresses as Board approves plans for Ladd Solar Farms.
New District 2 Board Member Sworn In as Solar Farm Issues Persist
In a recent development, Brad Bonnell was sworn in as the new District 2 board member, following the vacancy caused by Bob McCook's passing earlier this year [2]. Bonnell, a resident of Arlington, takes over the seat previously held by McCook and before him, by Nuco Fonderoli for many years [1].
Meanwhile, the Bureau County Board has approved outside counsel to file a consent order with Ladd Solar 2 and Ladd Solar 3, two solar farm projects located just north of the Village of Ladd, near the intersection of Rt 89 and 1800 N Ave [3]. This move suggests that the projects have progressed to a stage involving formal legal/administrative agreements rather than outright approval or denial.
The consent order, to be filed by outside counsel, indicates that there may have been disputes or conditions imposed by the Bureau County Board regarding these solar farms. However, specific details about the approval process itself, such as initial approvals or denials, permit status, or project completion, were not found in the search results.
As Bonnell assumes his role on the board, the solar farms remain under consideration by the Bureau County Board. The full board is expected to vote on the project at their September meeting [3].
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Bonnell, in his new role as District 2 board member, might express an interest in incorporating sustainable lifestyle choices, such as supporting renewable energy projects like the Ladd Solar farms, into the upcoming home-and-garden plans for the community. In response to the approval of outside counsel for a consent order from the Bureau County Board, it's possible that Bonnell will promote the importance of home-and-garden projects adhering to sustainable-living principles to ensure harmony between residential development and environmental conservation.
