Planning Commission releases first draft of new alternative energy code

POMEROY-The Garfield County Planning Commission released the first draft of a new alternative energy code to the public at their meeting on December 4.

The commission neither approved nor disapproved of the draft, stating that they had too many questions about it still to commit to a stance. The decision to release it to the public was made to allow Garfield County citizens time to view it before the formal public comment period started. The plan has can be viewed on the Garfield County website.

“We’re doing the best we can to go quickly, but I think we’re going to need more time,” Commission Chair Wendi Watson stated. “We want to do right by the people of Garfield County.”

The planning commissioners will have further meetings on Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. and on Dec. 18 at 3:00 p.m., both in the County Commissioners office at the Garfield County courthouse.