(Adair Co) The Adair County Board of Supervisors held a lengthy discussion this morning on a Data Center Ordinance.
Last week, the Supervisors heard from Nick Phillips and Lance Cummins of Applied Digital about a possible data center location near Adair. This data center would allow 40-70 jobs in Adair County as they look to start construction this summer or fall.
Supervisor Matt Wedemeyer said after last week’s meeting they decided they should look at what they can do for an initial setback so the data center is not right on top of everybody. A draft ordinance was put together and reviewed by County Attorney Melissa Larson.
One citizen said his concern was having to look at a 70 ft. tall concrete wall for the rest of his life.
Supervisor Jodie Hoadley said this worries her because that farm ground is needed. On top of that, Hoadley said the data center officials could not answer what was in it for Adair County.
The board agreed that they are at the point where they need to get zoning involved.
Supervisor Matt Wedemeyer made a motion to hold a public hearing on the draft ordinance creating setbacks.
The public hearing will be held April 24th.
