BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) – People are invited to a meeting to discuss concerns with the wind turbines in Glenmore.
Brown County Board of Health Chairman Richard Schadewald says the goal is to bring all interested parties under one roof for the first time.
“As the Board of Health chairman, I represent the Board of Health, which has declared the wind turbines a health hazard. We have had a number of complaints about the wind turbines but of course, we need some scientific information and some medical information.”
Schadewald is refering to the eight turbines that are part of the Shirley Wind Project.
While the Board of Health has weighed in, Schadewald says neither the county health director nor the full county board has taken action on the matter.
“What I’m trying to do is create the first dialogue between all of the parties.”
Schadewald says there will be four presenters with varying viewpoints, including doctors and state health officials.
Each presenter will have a predetermined time, ranging from 10-25 minutes.
“No party is against wind energy, but there is a concern that the turbines are very large and they are within 1,250 feet of people’s homes.”
Schadewald says he is unaware of any other cases in the United States with this large of turbines this close to people’s homes.
He notes the meeting will allow for input from those attending.
“The public can write down any question they want for any of the speakers. They’re going to put the four presenters together at a table, then the public can have access to those questions.”
Following this meeting, Schadewald expects discussions on the matter at future Board of Health meetings.
Schadewald says Brown County receives roughly $27,000 annually from the Shirley Wind Project’s owners, with the Town of Glenmore also getting funds.
The meeting starts at 5:30 pm Tuesday at the Bay Port High School Performing Arts Center.
