By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Administrator Randy Partington said Monday that it is the intent of the Board of Reno County Commissioners to finish off the wind farm regulations discussion next month.
"In talking with a couple of the commissioners separate from the meeting, I believe that Commissioner Friesen might be making a motion coming up soon about putting it back on the agenda at a meeting in September," Partington said.
The issue has been before the commission for a long time, but Friesen wanted to be sure all options had been explored with all the parties before implementing regulations.
"Hopefully, there's going to be a good discussion to get to a resolution very soon," Partington said. "I know that commissioner Friesen does want to get this taken care of this year."
Friesen said at a previous meeting that he wants the issue resolved before the public vote happens on whether or not to expand the commission from three to five members, as he doesn't want the wind farm issue to muddy the waters on whether or not the public wants commission expansion.