Politics & Government
Aldermen Approve Wind Turbine on Blue Mound Road
R.A. Smith National plans to erect a small turbine atop its office building; the city may create turbine rules.
A small rooftop wind turbine can be erected on R.A. Smith National's office building on Blue Mound Road, aldermen decided Tuesday night.
The Common Council voted 11-1, with Alderman Gerald Mellone opposed, to approve the turbine on a 16-foot mast on the three-story building at 16745 W. Blue Mound Rd.
Mellone asked that the city's Plan Commission draft rules and regulations for wind and alternative energy system requests.
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After aldermen and local , Mayor Steve Ponto cast a rare vote to break a tie at the last council meeting to tabled the company's request until more information was available. R.A. Smith has said the system will not be visible by most neighboring residents and will be quiet with a maximum 35-decibel level.
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