Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Weekly report from the Bates County Commission

March 17, 2025
The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.
There were no scheduled meetings.
Johnson Controls Contract was signed for fire protection for the Administration building till April 2028.

March 19, 2025 The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley, Northern Commissioner John Gray and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present.
Josh Framel with Clearway came in for his scheduled visit. The meeting discussed the Swan Solar Project, a 600-650 MW development in the north part of the county. Key points included the interconnection study by the Southwest Power Pool, expected to be completed by fall, and the need for a customer, likely Evergy. The project involves 4-5 landowners and 4,000 acres. Tax implications were detailed, with a potential revenue of $2 million in the first year. Legislative bills in Missouri, such as Senate Bill 213 and House Bill 440, could impact taxation. The project aims for completion by 2028, with a focus on minimizing environmental impact and community engagement. Clearway is an owner operator that prefers to keep ownership of their projects instead of selling them off after build.
Frank Sedem with NextEra rescheduled for April 9th.
Work in progress
Policy Regarding Indigent Cremations given 8/25/2023
Rattlesnake Hill Roads 11/06/2023
Policy Regarding Computer, E-Mail, Devices and Social Media given 2/14/2024
Telephone Contracts 3/11/2024

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