Longspur BESS extension

Asked the board to deny the extension, arguing the county's updated ordinances reflect current community expectations and the project should apply fresh under today's rules.

Said granting the extension would set a bad precedent for a battery storage facility and the project should rezone and reapply under the newer BESS ordinance.

Urged a no vote, saying the delay appears intentional to avoid the updated rules and asking the board to review the project comprehensively under today's standards.

Raised battery fire and hydrogen fluoride safety concerns and warned about contamination risks to the Kankakee River watershed, asking the board to slow the project until environmental and safety studies are done.