County discuses wind farm project

  • Neosho County Commissioner Paul Westoff talks with Cherokee County Commissioner Cory Moates about the wind farms which have been seeking property in Cherokee County. The commissioners are expected to pass a resolution to establish a moratorium on wind farms.
    Neosho County Commissioner Paul Westoff talks with Cherokee County Commissioner Cory Moates about the wind farms which have been seeking property in Cherokee County. The commissioners are expected to pass a resolution to establish a moratorium on wind farms.
  • Two representatives AWE builders of wind farms were at the meeting discussing future wind farms. Brandon Hernandez and Garrett Ketchen said Cherokee County was a prime area for a wind farm.
    Two representatives AWE builders of wind farms were at the meeting discussing future wind farms. Brandon Hernandez and Garrett Ketchen said Cherokee County was a prime area for a wind farm.
    Wind farm builders have been attempting to lease property in Cherokee County offering ten year leases with continuous payments. The plan sounds really good to landowners as they can rent the air above their property and still use the land for crops or cattle. Cherokee county Commissioners invited County Commissioners from Neosho and Labette counties, where wind farms are cur...

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