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Supportive (5)Opposed (1)Concerned (2)

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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.

Public comments (8)

ConcernedMike HallJan 20, 2026

Backs up to the solar farm; wants setbacks, ditch access space, screening installed before construction, and better grass maintenance up front.

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OpposedPaul BeaumontJan 20, 2026

Raised photos of a transformer fire at the Moyock facility, fire-hazard concerns, and worries about expansion near homes. The board declined to qualify him as an expert witness.

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SupportiveRobert GriffinJan 20, 2026

A landowner hosting part of the solar project; supports approval and sees renewable energy as a good purpose.

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ConcernedChristina JoyceJan 20, 2026

Asked how the solar expansion will affect her WiFi.

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SupportiveJoe EtheridgeJan 20, 2026

A participating landowner who finds the company easy to work with and touts the tax revenue benefits.

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SupportiveJim FerebeeJan 20, 2026

Says SunEnergy1 has kept its promises; farming continues around the solar farm, tax revenues help, and the fire department is capable.

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SupportiveJoel FerebeeJan 20, 2026

Works well with SunEnergy1 and looks forward to the expansion.

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SupportiveKenny HabulJan 20, 2026

SunEnergy1's owner explained the wetlands forced the layout change, denied the photos showed his equipment, and said the burned transformer was vandalized.

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