Legislative Committee Moves Solar & Wind Ordinances To Full Board

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Legislative/Personnel Committee of the Whole met on Monday and moved the heavily debated wind and solar ordinances to the full board for their consideration.

The legislation sets fees for the sites, applications, and establishes minimum fence heights to deter wildlife from entering the areas. The committee agreed that getting some form of legislation on the books is best, as it can always be amended as needed.

Both ordinances now move to the full board for discussion and possible approval. Doug McCain abstained from the vote.

The committee also approved numerous appointments:

• 911 Board – Johnathon Paholke (Committee Member-At-Large) (7/1/2025-6/30/2028)
• 911 Board – Larry Thies (7/1/2025-6/30/2028)
• 377 Board – Michael Tate (7/1/2025-6/30/2028)
• Airport Commission – Phillip Toops (7/1/2025-6/30/2028)
• Board of Health – Dr. Tina Rozene, M.D. (7/1/2025-6/30/2027)
• Board of Health – Karen Hille (7/1/2025-6/30/2027)
• Board of Health – Vickie Bushur (7/1/2025-6/30/2027)
• Farmland Assessment Review– Joseph Thoele (7/1/2025-6/30/2028)
• Farmland Assessment Review– John Beckman (7/1/2025-6/30/2028)
• Farmland Assessment Review – Lyle Westfall (7/1/2025-6/30/2028)
• Teutopolis Fire Protection District – Scott Brumleve (6/16/2025 – 5/1/2028)