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Wind energy conversion systems, turbine setbacks, wind moratoria.

103 documents across 5 bodies, spanning May 2009 – October 2026.

Shelby County Board (56) · Moultrie County Board (30) · Sullivan City Council (7) · Effingham County Board (6) · Shelby County Road and Bridge Committee (4)

October 2026

Appendix-E-Noise-Study.pdf

Effingham County Board · OTHER · matched “Solar/wind”

pter (VFI) UL® Listed and labeled and classified Factory Mutual (FM) Approved® Solar/wind designs Differential protection Seismic applications (including OSHPD) Harden

August 2026

8.13.26 Minutes

Shelby County Board · MINUTES · matched “Wind project”

t 13, 2026 Tappendorf referenced the draft road use agreement for the Foxglove Wind project that will be constructed in parts of Flat Branch, Pickaway, Rural and Penn town

May 2026

5.14.26 Min

Shelby County Board · MINUTES · matched “wind energy conversion”

hensive text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Article 16 and Article 16.5 for wind energy conversion systems and solar energy conversion systems. Strohl made motion to approve the

January 2026

1.8.2026 Min

Shelby County Board · MINUTES · matched “wind/solar”

overed the following topics: Hardy spoke out against “clean energy” options of wind/solar, and told those present at some point we must put a stop to this, because clean

November 2025

11.13.25 Bd min

Shelby County Board · MINUTES · matched “wind project”

union job, under statute there are reasons the county could saying no to solar/wind projects, and questioned the IT contract not being put out for bid. Board members were

September 2025

9.11.25 Co Bd min

Shelby County Board · MINUTES · matched “wind farm”

d use Shelby County Board Meeting September 11, 2025 agreements for solar and wind farm projects in Shelby County. Yantis seconded said motion, which passed by roll ca

June 2025

RB 6.5.25

Shelby County Road and Bridge Committee · MINUTES · matched “wind project”

s, Finalizing bills on old projects, worked on two grant applications, Foxglove wind project meeting e Stated Alex Rose put his two weeks’ notice in and would like to post

February 2025

2.13.2025 CBM

Shelby County Board · MINUTES · matched “Wind Energy”

are deemed invalid by any Illinois Appellate Court, an automatic moratorium for Wind Energy Facilities and Solar Energy Facilities shall be enacted for Shelby County until

September 2024

September 12 2024.

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “Wind Energy”

are deemed invalid by any Illinois Appellate Court, an automatic moratorium for Wind Energy Facilities shall be enacted for Shelby County until: a) An appeal to the Illin

May 2024

May 9 2024 (2)

Shelby County Board · MINUTES · matched “wind energy”

ddressed those in attendance about concerns folks should be aware of related to wind energy, solar energy, and CO2 pipelines. Earp shared her views on wind/solar energy, s

May 9 2024.

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “wind energy”

ddressed those in attendance about concerns folks should be aware of related to wind energy, solar energy, and CO2 pipelines. Earp shared her views on wind/solar energy, s

April 2024

October 2023

October 12 2023

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “Wind Energy”

he board to review amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Solar Farms and Wind Energy Systems. These changes are compliant with the IL State Public Act 102-1123. McK

August 2023

County Board minutes August 10 2023

Shelby County Board · MINUTES · matched “Wind Ordinance”

n done. Zoning Administrator Scott McKee presented amendments to the Selar and Wind Ordinances required to be in place by the end of May due to HB 4412 signed into law in Ja

August 10 2023

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “Wind Energy Conversion”

ts to the Ordinance regarding Solar Farms Amendments to the Ordinance regarding Wind Energy Conversion systems Discussion and vote to approve the compensation of $3,500 to Kenny Com

July 2023

July 13 2023

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “Wind Energy Conversion”

to the Ordinances regarding Solar Farms Amendments to the Ordinances regarding Wind Energy Conversion Systems Discussion and vote to approve the appointment of Scott McKee as EMA D

June 2023

June 8 2023

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “Wind Farm”

mmittee had met on Monday, June 5t and unanimously voted down allowing Solar or Wind Farms in Shelby County. Boehm stated at a previous meeting the prior Zoning Administ

May 2023

May 11 2023

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “wind/solar”

stated a special meeting may be required at the end of the month to review the wind/solar ordinance and deal with the board of review vacancies. Chairman Orman requeste

Agenda

Moultrie County Board · AGENDA · matched “Wind Ordinance”

is Phelps Meeting: May 5, 2023, May 19, 2023 a. Motion to approve the draft Wind Ordinance as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals. b. Motion to approve the draft

April 2023

County Board minutes April 13 2023

Shelby County Board · MINUTES · matched “Wind/Solar”

een on some Zoom calls and had communications with other counties regarding the Wind/Solar ordinance which must be “on the books” by May 27, 2023, per 55 ILCS 5/5-12020 (

April 13 2023

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “Wind/Solar”

een on some Zoom calls and had communications with other counties regarding the Wind/Solar ordinance which must be “on the books” by May 27, 2023, per 55 ILCS 5/5-12020 (

January 2023

Minutes

Moultrie County Board · MINUTES · matched “WIND ENERGY CONVERSION”

Committee did not meet. Mr. T. Graven stated they have nothing at this time. WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM (WECS) (Chair: Voyles) Committee did not meet. OTHER BUSINESS Non

November 2022

November 10 2022

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “wind farm”

attend a UCCI conference that had a lot of good information regarding solar and wind farms. Coffman encouraged the new board to attend all of the educational seminars th

August 2022

August 11 2022

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “wind farm”

offman reminded folks there is still a moratorium in place for Shelby County on wind farms. Chairman Coffman requested approval to appoint Ted Warren to the Zoning Boar

January 2022

October 2021

October 14 2021

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “wind farm”

ordinance closely mirrors Christian County's ordinance and to date there are no wind farms in Christian County. Discussion was held about the current moratorium in place

September 2021

September 9 2021

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “Wind Energy”

d by Bob Simpson. Motion passed unanimously. A motion was made to approve the Wind Energy Conversion System Ordinance, with amendments, by Tom Horsman and second by Don

August 2021

August 12 2021

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “wind energy”

oard of Appeals will meet on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at 6:00 PM to discuss a wind energy ordinance. Chairman Orman requested the following appointments: 334 3 Shelby

June 2021

June 10 2021

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “Wind Farm”

otion to approve/ Tom Horsman seconds. Motion passed Review amendments to the “Wind Farm Ordinance changes” Bruce Steinke stated that he wanted more time to review the

May 2021

May 13 2021

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “wind farm”

e working with Zoning Administrator Bill Schmitz to make some amendments to the wind farm ordinance and finalize this through the Planning and Zoning board of appeals co

February 2021

February 11 2021

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “wind farm”

concerns and requested the board carefully exam policy and procedure regarding wind farms before passing any type of ordinance. Various members of the public spoke rega

January 2021

January 14 2021

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “Wind Farm”

he Zoning Administrator position, the board approve a temporary moratorium on a Wind Farm Ordinance, or any Wind Farm permits. Discussion was held. Slifer made motion to

May 2015

May 13 2015

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “Wind Turbine”

201-006 15-027 4/28/2015 Charles Thompson 13; Richland 1614-13-00-400-012 Wind Turbine dit Est. Cost N/A N/A S$ 270,000.00 175.00 N/A 125.00 N/A 125.00 S$

April 2015

April 8 2015

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “wind energy”

posing to build a 750 mile overhead direct current transmission line to deliver wind energy from western Kansas across Missouri and Illinois to Indiana; and, WHEREAS, the

February 2015

February 11 2015

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “wind turbine”

or the transmission line, and through the construction and manufacturing of the wind turbines needed to supply the line. Illinois needs more low-cost renewable energy. Il

April 2014

April 9 2014

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “Wind Energy”

cliffe also presented for Board approval a Resolution Opposing Senate Bill 3263(Wind Energy Facilities Construction and Deconstruction Act) (Zoning/EMA/PCOM report attache

December 2013

December 11 2013

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “Wind Energy”

ess Project is to construct a 750 mile DC Transmission Line in order to deliver Wind Energy from Kansas to the Eastern Power Grid. While Clean Line is just beginning their

May 2013

May 8 2013

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “WIND ENERGY”

s, to the county's GIS or property records (now, records). SB 1469 (Sullivan) WIND ENERGY FACILITY Status: Senate 2nd Reading Requires an operator of a commercial wind

March 2013

March 13 2013

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “wind energy”

FACILITY Status: Senate Energy Committee Requires an operator of a commercial wind energy facility on land owned by another to enter into an agricultural impact mitigati

November 2012

11) November 14 2012

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “wind turbine”

wners in Christian and Montgomery counties. As of May 2012, between 100 and 125 wind turbines are anticipated to be placed across several thousand,contiguous acres. The fin

August 2012

8) August 8 2012

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “Wind Turbine”

ption $ 150.00 12-O001WT 7/19/2012 Randy Walk 15; Big Spring 0221-15-10-102-009 Wind Turbine S$ 125.00 12-059 7/19/2012 Susan Holland 36; Rose 1812-36-00-300-015 Res. Add.

May 2012

5) May 9 2012

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “Wind Energy”

tion to approve thé Zoning Ordinance Amendment for the Placement of Private Use Wind Energy Turbines to conform to the Illinois State Statutes setback requirements. Gergen

December 2011

12) December 14 2011

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “wind energy”

n to approve the Ordinance Amendment providing for the placement of private use wind energy turbines. Jordan seconded the said motion, which passed by voice vote (20 yes,

November 2011

11) November 9 2011

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “Wind Ordinance”

r public safety communication tower. -Committee passed issue to full board. b. Wind Ordinance Revision -Members given draft of revisions for review. c. Prairie National Ban

October 2011

10) October 12 2011

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “wind turbine”

wners in Christian and Montgomery counties. As of May 2009, between 100 and 125 wind turbines are anticipated to be placed across several thousand contiguous acres. The fin

January 2011

1) January 12 2011

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “Wind Farm”

Illinois Windworking Group is hosting a conference on Siting, Zoning, & Taxing Wind Farms February 9" in Normal, IL. Anyone interested please let me know. EMA Submitt

April 2010

4) April 14 2010

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “wind turbine”

e Shelby County Board for their consideration Building Permits issued Halbrook wind turbine update Paul Walk update Change in building permit procedure Denny Harris Zoni

March 2010

3) March 10 2010

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “wind turbine”

County Board for their consideration Monthly permits Special exception Pending wind turbine application Denny Harris Zoning Adminstrator 207 2010 Monthly report Buildi

February 2010

2) February 10 2010

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “Wind Farm”

l Store. Chairman Brooks encouraged Board members to attend a Zoning and Taxing Wind Farms in Illinois Conference on February 24" at the Peoria Civic Center. Chairman B

June 2009

6) June 10 2009

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “wind energy”

esolutions were approved concerning fees for cellular communications towers and wind energy towers. It was learned that there is currently no definition for cellular/wirel

May 2009

5) May 13 2009

Shelby County Board · OTHER · matched “wind energy”

solution for the zoning permit fee of $500.00 for the construction of a private wind energy tower. Dale Wetherell seconded the motion. VOTE: All voted aye by voice and th

Not tied to a meeting date

We hold these and they mention the topic, but nothing in them told us which meeting they belong to. They are listed rather than dropped, and deliberately not given a date we inferred.

11 13 2025

Shelby County Board · OTHER

union job, under statute there are reasons the county could saying no to solar/wind projects, and questioned the IT contract not being put out for bid. Board members were

2 13 2025

Shelby County Board · OTHER

are deemed invalid by any Illinois Appellate Court, an automatic moratorium for Wind Energy Facilities and Solar Energy Facilities shall be enacted for Shelby County until

4 10 2025

Shelby County Board · OTHER

REAS 55 ILCS 5/5 12020 provides a county may establish standards for commercial wind energy facilities, commercial solar energy facilities, or both. The standards may incl

6 12 2025

Shelby County Board · OTHER

e Township/Shelby County/Effingham County Pipe replacement completed o Foxglove Wind Project Grant Application Submissions o HSIP—Due June 20% "Application for CH 19 West o

7 10 2025

Shelby County Board · OTHER

s, Finalizing bills on old projects, worked on two grant applications, Foxglove wind project-meeting e Stated Alex Rose put his two weeks’ notice in and would like to past

9 11 2025

Shelby County Board · OTHER

se 3 Shelby County Board Meeting September 11, 2025 agreements for solar and wind farm projects in Shelby County. Yantis seconded said motion, which passed by roll ca

1 8 2026

Shelby County Board · OTHER

e Seal from 128 to CH 16 © County Highway 16— Discussion on pushing back due to Wind Farm = Soil Cement Roadway, with Oil/chip surface. * Soils Report Completed. = In Ho

2 11 2026

Shelby County Board · OTHER

Seal from 128 to CH 16 o County Highway 16 — Discussion on pushing back due to Wind Farm = Soil Cement Roadway, with Oil/chip surface. = Soils Report Completed. = In Ho

5 14 2026

Shelby County Board · OTHER

es provisions that limit local zoning authority regarding solar energy systems, wind energy systems, energy storage systems, and related energy infrastructure; and WHEREA

6 11 2026

Shelby County Board · OTHER

June 9 = Cape Seal from 128 to CH 16 o County Highway 16 — Pushing back due to Wind Farm. Anticipated July RUA. 135 = Soil Cement Roadway, with Oil/chip surface. = So

Agenda

Moultrie County Board · AGENDA

muth Ad Hoc — County Employee Handbook Committee Chair: Tracy Weaver Ad Hoc — WECS (Windfarm) Other New Business A. Motion to approve the State’s Attorney Appell

Minutes

Moultrie County Board · MINUTES

om next week (week of December 13, 2021) to January 6, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. WECS (WINDFARM) Baker stated there has been no contact, beside the initial meeti

Agenda

Moultrie County Board · AGENDA

k (10-07-2021 and 11-08-2021) Committee Chair: Tracy Weaver 6. Ad Hoc – WECS (Windfarm) Committee Chair: Karen Cody 13. Other New Business 14

Minutes

Moultrie County Board · MINUTES

the handbook. The next ad hoc meeting was scheduled for December 2, 2021. WECS (Windfarm) (Chair: Karen Cody) Committee did not meet. No motions. OTH

Agenda

Moultrie County Board · AGENDA

erefore any proposed ordinances, resolutions, policies, and motions related to wind energy will be submitted to the State’s Attorneys office for review prior to being su

Minutes

Moultrie County Board · MINUTES

erefore any proposed ordinances, resolutions, policies, and motions related to wind energy will be submitted to the State’s Attorney’s office for review prior to being s

Agenda

Moultrie County Board · AGENDA

adopt recommendations of Grievance Investigation Committee findings. 3. WECS Ad Hoc Committee (09-20-2021) Committee Chair: Karen Cody 4. Employee

Agenda

Moultrie County Board · AGENDA

000-211, 2616 CR 1800E, Atwood, for a landscape business. Motion to extend the WECS moratorium for an additional 6 months, expiring April 14, 2022. Public Health

Minutes

Moultrie County Board · MINUTES

which passed by roll call vote. (8 yes, 0 no) Maxedon mo ved to extend the WECS moratori um for an additional 6 months, expiring April 14, 2022. Graven seco

Agenda

Moultrie County Board · AGENDA

ant Ad Hoc Committee (07-08-2021) Committee Chair: Stephanie Helmuth 3. Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) Committee (06-23-2021) Committee Chair: Karen Cody 4. Elec

Minutes

Moultrie County Board · MINUTES

cted by the pandemic. The Committee is scheduled to meet again on July 21. WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS (WECS) COMMITTEE (Chair Karen Cody) Committee met June 23, 2021.

Agenda

Moultrie County Board · AGENDA

n Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on the Issuance of Permits for Wind Energy Conversion Systems in Moultrie County, Illinois. D. Motion to authorize County Board Ch

Minutes

Moultrie County Board · MINUTES

n Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on the Issuance of Permits for Wind Energy Conversion Systems in Moultrie County, Illinois. Graven seconded said motion, which pass

Minutes

Moultrie County Board · MINUTES

n) Committee did not meet. Mr. T. Graven stated they have nothing at this time. WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM (WECS) (Chair: Voyles) Committee did not meet. 750 COUNTY BOARD MINUT

Minutes

Moultrie County Board · MINUTES

not meet. 713 COUNTY BOARD MINUTES — MOULTRIE COUNTY, ILLINOIS July 14, 2022 WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM (WECS) (Chair: Voyles) Committee did not meet. OTHER BUSINESS No other

Agenda

Moultrie County Board · AGENDA

on to adopt Ordinance to Prohibit the Construction, Implementation, and Use of Wind Energy Conversion Systems in Moultrie County, Illinois. Public Comments: Public comme

Minutes

Moultrie County Board · MINUTES

o adopt the Ordinance to Prohibit the Construction, Implementation, and Use of Wind Energy Conversion Systems in Moultrie County, Illinois passed. Therefore, Voyles mad

Agenda

Moultrie County Board · AGENDA

d. b. 2. County Employee Handbook Chair: Michelle Liddiard Meeting: 4/7/2022 3. Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) Chair: Billy Voyles Meeting: 4/5/2022 a. 12 Other New Business 13

Minutes

Moultrie County Board · MINUTES

s to for a sec ond amendment to the amendment, Section H, #6 to amend that all WECS towers shall be, instead of 1.5 miles, amend to 2 miles from any school proper

Agenda

Moultrie County Board · AGENDA

ing: None 2. County Employee Handbook Chair: Michelle Liddiard Meeting: None 3. Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) Chair: Billy Voyles Meeting: 3/8/2022 12 Other New Bus

Minutes

Moultrie County Board · MINUTES

Chair: Billy Voyles) Committee met March 8, 2022. Voyles stated the next WECS ad hoc meeting is scheduled for April 5, 2022, 3:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, and

Agenda

Moultrie County Board · AGENDA

r - $350,000 2. County Employee Handbook Chair: Tracy Weaver Meeting: None 3. Wind Energy Conversion System WECS = Chair: Billy Voyles Meeting: 2/8/2022 Other New Business A. Moti

Minutes

Moultrie County Board · MINUTES

Baker stated the ad hoc committee and State’s Attorney are reviewing the 2004 Wind Energy Ordinance and the standards of 2 022 need compared to 2004 need to be addresse

Agenda

Moultrie County Board · AGENDA

5. Ad Hoc — County Employee Handbook Committee Chair: Tracy Weaver 6. Ad Hoc — WECS (Windfarm) Other New Business Executive Session 5 ILCS 120/2 (e) Comments from

Minutes

Moultrie County Board · MINUTES

OARD PUBLIC Rodney Flora from RWE briefly spoke on various topics of the Wind Energy farm, including geological towers. With no further business, Graven moved

Minutes

Moultrie County Board · MINUTES

Ordinance updates forced by the State. Mr. Phelps moved to approve the draft Wind Ordinance as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was seconded by Mr.

Minutes

Moultrie County Board · MINUTES

Mr. Buxton abstaining. DIVE TEAM (Chair: T. Graven) Committee did not meet. WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM (WECS) (Chair: Voyles) Committee did not meet. OTHER BUSIN

Minutes

Moultrie County Board · MINUTES

ommittee did not meet. DIVE TEAM (Chair: T. Graven) Committee did not meet. WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM (WECS) (Chair: Voyles) Committee did not meet. OTHER BUSINESS Non