The Township of Perth South has sent out a clarification message to residents regarding messages about wind turbines on their Facebook page.
On the township's official Facebook page there was a post about Industrial Wind Turbines (IWT). Chief Administrative Officer Fred Tranquilli said in an email, “In the past 3-4 months, some Perth South residents reported to councillors that they have been visited by individuals investigating interest in siting an IWT on their property.”
In response, council requested information be posted in regards to the unwilling host resolution that was adopted by council in June of 2013.
The Mayor in June of 2013, was Robert Wilhelm who said during a meeting that he was opposed to the municipality hosting the IWT’s “due to lack of control for the municipality in the IWT process.”
Council members also expressed that they were not in favour of IWT’s in Perth South.
Former councillor Jim Aitcheson (the current Perth South mayor, who is on a leave of absence) moved a motion 'that council supports the not a willing host for IWT resolution.' The motion was seconded by councillor Don Henderson, and carried by a council vote.
The CAO was able to say in an email that there wasn’t any information about the alleged company or individuals who have been approaching property owners, and the township added that if someone does come to your home and you have any questions to contact the township.
