HomeMy WebLinkAboutSolar Facilities Citizen Advisory Committee ResolutionBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-____
A RESOLUTION CREATING THE KITTIAS COUNTY SOLAR FACILITIES CITIZEN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, On January 10, 2017, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously called
for an immediate moratorium on all applications for solar projects that qualify as
major alternative energy facilities; and
WHEREAS, According to RCW 36.70A.390, a moratorium may be effective for up to one (1)
year when a work plan is developed for related studies; and
WHEREAS, A work plan has been developed that calls for a citizen advisory committee to
assist in the process of developing standards and/or criteria for siting these
projects; and
WHEREAS, On July 11, 2017 Kittitas County issued a press release requesting all interested
individuals apply to volunteer on the committee; and
WHEREAS, A number of applications were submitted and the Board of Commissioners
considered the applications on August 14, 2017.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners creates the
Solar Facilities Citizen Advisory Committee that shall be responsible for gathering information
and making recommendations regarding standards and/or criteria for siting of solar facilities that
qualify as major alternative energy systems in Kittitas County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners appoints the
individuals listed in Attachment A to the Solar Facilities Citizen Advisory Committee.
ADOPTED this __15th____day of ____August______________, 2017
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Paul Jewell, Chairman
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Laura Osiadacz, Vice-Chairman
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Obie O’Brien, Commissioner
ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CLERK OF THE BOARD
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Julie A. Kjorsvik Neil Caulkins,
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Attachment A
MEMBERS OF THE SOLAR FACILITIES CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1.