FULL Board of Aldermen Meeting in Ozark MO on Monday, March 18, 2024
Channel: Buddy Huggins
Date: 2024-03-19

SEE THIS PDF: https://ozarkmissouri.com/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1813
6. SCHEDULED VISITORS & GUESTS:
b. Buddy Huggins, 1201 W Farmer Street, Ozark
1. Topic: onevoicenow.org
7. FIRST READING BILL AND RESOLUTIONS: (Open for Public Discussion)
a. NEW BILLS:
1. Bill #3544 - An Ordinance Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Contract With Altec
Solutions Group Inc. For Information Technology Services Alderman Jean Ann Hutchinson

2. Bill #3545- An Ordinance Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Contract With Missouri
American Water Company For The Acquisition Of The Spring Valley Water System Alderman RJ Flores

b. RESOLUTIONS:
8. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OF BILLS. Bills Closed To Public Discussion; (Board
Discussion Only.
1. Bill #3543 - An Ordinance Authorizing The Mayor To Accept And Enter Into A Contract For A
Missouri Highways And Transportation Commission Carbon Reduction Program Agreement Alderman RJ Flores



Explore the electrifying journey of Christian County as it stands at the crossroads of energy innovation and community concerns. ‘Currents of Change’ delves into the heart of the battery storage revolution, shedding light on the potential benefits and challenges of introducing a lithium battery storage facility. Join us as we navigate through the complexities of renewable energy solutions, environmental impacts, and the local response to this technological advancement.

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Proposed battery storage facility causing concern for neighbors in Christian County

OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - Neighbors in Christian County are up in arms over a proposal to build a large battery storage facility near Ozark. They say only a handful of households were even told about it ahead of time.

The project has been proposed by Black Mountain Energy Storage and if approved it would sit behind the substation off Old Prospect Road and Elk Valley. The facility would store lithium ion batteries and the people living nearby told KY3 they’re upset not only with the potential environmental impacts but they say they barely got any notice.

“If it is safe, that’s great, but prove it to us,” said area HOA president Jack Peavey.

Black Mountain Energy Storage wants to build on 30+ acres of land near Ozark for a lithium ion battery storage facility. Those in the area like Kendra Blankenship say there was little notice about an upcoming Planning and Zoning meeting.

“So there’s approximately five to seven homes that were actually notified,” said Blankenship. “Nobody else outside of that radius had any idea until we started speaking about it.”

The facility would be surrounded by 8 foot fences and would contain more than 50 large battery containers. Blankenship and others in the area say they worry about some of the impacts a battery storage facility would have on the environment.


http://www.OneVoiceNow.org website, Explains utilizing established public TV stations to voting on local issues.  See This Video - https://youtu.be/NjSA0fC2YMI
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In this video, you will learn more about OneVoiceNow.org and its vision of empowering the people to solve the problems of today and make the world a better place for the children of tomorrow. You will also hear from David Frank, the founder of One Voice Now and the author of the book "300 Million Minds: Changing America Piece by Peace". He will share his insights and experiences on how to use technology to create a more direct and participatory democracy.

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