The Webster County Commission would like to offer the public an update of actions taken since the public meeting held on Monday, May 11th at the Marshfield High School Auditorium.
The Commission has contacted a number of federal and state regulatory agencies to ensure procedures are being followed, and to educate themselves further about the potential impacts stemming from the current project on Rifle Range Road. Representatives of federal elected officials have also been contacted for assistance.
In addition, the Commission has contacted other counties to learn of their experiences. For example, they plan to travel to McDonald County on Monday, May 18th to see a data center there.
Furthermore, the Commission is exploring the possibility of retaining outside litigation counsel to research the legality of adopting a moratorium on future data center development projects in the unincorporated areas of Webster County. The legal basis for the moratorium being considered could be the authority that might exist to control noise pollution under Section 49.950(3), dealing with nuisance abatement.
The Commission does not intend to attend or participate in either of the ‘town hall’ political rallies scheduled by candidates for State office on May 19th in Marshfield or May 27th in Fordland.
The Commission will continue to conduct business during their regular office hours on Monday and Tuesday mornings – and will dedicate specific times for public comment on the subject during those times. Factual public information that we receive along the way will be shared as we receive it.
