Though not an agenda item, more than 20 people attended the Brown County Commissioner’s meeting Monday morning to continue commenting on a proposed solar farm in southwest Brown County. Several people registered to speak during public comments, all opposing the proposed solar farm. One man was opposed to tax abatement in general while another man suggested approving the project would be the beginning of many renewable energy projects in Brown County. Commissioners received the comments but there was no further comments or action taken.
Previous KOXE Stories from December 2020 are below:
In session Monday morning, December 14, Brown County Commissioners Court voted 4-1 to retain Allison, Bass & McGee, LLP, as consultants for a potential Brown County Solar Project with Intersect Power. As reported previously, IP Radian Solar.
Brown County Commissioners Court voted 4-1 Monday morning to retain Allison, Bass & McGee, LLP, as consultants for a potential Brown County Solar Project with Intersect Power. The law firm is based in Austin, Texas. According to their website, Allison, Bass & McGee is devoted to the representation of Texas counties, cities, school districts and special districts. They serve as General Counsel for the Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas and as litigation counsel for the Texas Association of Counties.
The no-vote to approve retaining the consulting firm came from Brown County Judge, Dr. Paul Lilly.
“I say with the greatest respect for Commissioner Worley, I’m not in favor of this project from the very beginning. Therefore I cannot, in good conscience, vote to retain someone for a project that I’m not going to vote for in the beginning. That’s no reflection whatsoever on Commissioner Worley’s response to this,” Judge Lilly stated.
In session Monday morning, December 14, Brown County Commissioners Court voted 4-1 to retain Allison, Bass & McGee, LLP, as consultants for a potential Brown County Solar Project with Intersect Power.
As reported previously, IP Radian Solar LLC, from California, has proposed a 300 mega-watt solar power farm west of Brookesmith.
The no-vote to approve retaining the consulting firm came from Brown County Judge, Dr. Paul Lilly.
“I say with the greatest respect for Commissioner Worley, I’m not in favor of this project from the very beginning. Therefore I cannot, in good conscience, vote to retain someone for a project that I’m not going to vote for in the beginning. That’s no reflection whatsoever on Commissioner Worley’s response to this,” Judge Lilly stated.
1. Declare a Quorum and Call Meeting to Order
2. Prayer-
3. Citizen Comments (All speakers will be required to adhere to the rules of procedure, conduct and decorum adopted by the Court on August 12, 2019. Any disruptive, abusive, obscene, or disrespectful behavior will be terminated immediately.)
4. Consideration and approval of the minutes from the December 7, 2020
5. Consideration and approval of any Treasurer’s/ Auditor’s Report.
6. Consideration and approval of payment of any bills needed.
7. Consideration and approval of all appropriate action regarding the following:
A. Joel Kelton, Commissioner Pct. 2 – Consideration and possible approval of action regarding bum ban;
B. Lisa Dick, Administrator, Brownwood-Brown County Health Department-Update on COVID19 response and County health initiatives. (Spon Pct. 2)