June 17th, 2025

OLIVER COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING Commission was called to order at 7:00 pm.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Roll Call was held. Members present were Cassie Smith, Bill Breimeier, Linda Nelson and Jody Reinke. Others present were Jaden Schmidt, Secretary/P&Z and Patty Koapke, P&Z.

Jody Reinke moved and Cassie Smith seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All in favor, none opposed; motion carried.

Lonnie Henke, board member, submitted a letter of resignation from the Planning & Zoning board, effective June 17th, 2025.

Discussion was held on changes made to the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) ordinance draft.

Representatives from the BESS branch of NextEra were present to discuss how BESS facilities work.

Discussion was held on changes to the Wind Energy Facilities ordinance draft.

Another work session will be scheduled at a later date.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 pm.

The next meeting for the Oliver County Planning & Zoning Board will be July 31st at 7:00 pm in the Oliver County Courthouse Meeting Room.

 

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Jaden Schmidt, Secretary                                                    Chairman of the Board