Wednesday, June 4, 2025

From Jim Wheatley, Bates County Presiding Commissioner

I want to give everyone an update on the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), better known as ARPA funds. I received "Official" notice that Bates County DOES NOT have to return any monies to the U.S. Treasury. Everything was accepted and the account is verified.

I know I told everyone that everything had been corrected several weeks ago, but I had not received "Official" notification of removal of the Repayment Notification until last week. I was told that the "Official" notification would be sent out after the account was verified.

I do, however, have to continue to update any requirements that come up. I now have a person at Treasury to contact for support.

On a totally different issue, the County Commissioners want to have at least two Public meetings about the proposed solar projects in Bates County. We want the companies that are wanting to build in Bates County to meet with the residents and citizens of Bates County to answer any questions or concerns that you, the public, have about the projects. We may not be able to get both companies together at the same time, so there may be additional meetings.

If you have questions or concerns about any issue, come talk with the Commissioners on any Monday or Wednesday. Please, call and set up a time to meet with us.

Jim Wheatley


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