PC Commissioners extend wind farm moratorium through Oct. 19

The Phillips County Commissioners extended a moratorium on processing permits relating to construction of any wind farm system or facility in Phillip County. The moratorium is now in place until Oct. 19. The original moratorium was signed and put into place last October. At the time of its adoption six months ago, Phillips County Commissioner Terry Hofmeister said there hadn’t been a permit request in Phillips County yet, but there has been talk of interest.

Per the document extending the moratorium approved by County Commissioners in April, throughout the six month period, the commissioners w...