Foundry Works BESS special exception

Presented documents arguing the rezoning application was incomplete: mandatory mailed notices to county officials, trustees, and fire departments were never sent, and only two of the township's four contracted fire departments were notified. Asked the board to halt approval until deficiencies are reviewed.

Signed up as a backup speaker in case the prior commenter was cut off; offered no substantive comment.

Questioned how the unmanned site is remotely monitored during power or Wi-Fi outages, asked about future fire department needs, and pushed for regular — not event-only — soil testing. Said area families with kids in Tri-Creek schools don't want the project.

The Tri-Creek schools superintendent said the developer has been responsive to community concerns and that the district would welcome the project if the approval process is properly completed.

The Lake County Economic Alliance CEO endorsed the project, citing union labor, the new TIF district at the intersection, and increased resources for local police and fire services.