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APPENDIX V – GENERAL ELECTRIC’S SETBACK CONSIDERATIONS FOR WIND TURBINE SITING

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Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Falling Objects ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Tower Collapse ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Ice Shedding and Ice Throw ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Blade Failure ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Industry Best Practices ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Setback Considerations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7

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1 Introduction This document provides setback guidance for the siting of wind turbines. This guidance considers potential safety risks associated with wind turbines such as objects (maintenance tools, ice, etc.) directly falling from the wind turbine, unlikely occurrences such as tower collapse and blade failure, and environmental / operational risks such as ice throw. The guidance is general in nature, and is based on the published advice of recognized industry associations. Local codes and other factors may dictate setbacks greater than the guidance in this document. The owner and the developer bear ultimate responsibility to determine whether a wind turbine should be installed at a particular location, and they are encouraged to seek the advice of qualified professionals for siting decisions. It is strongly suggested that wind developers site turbines so that they do not endanger the public.

2 Falling Objects There is the potential for objects to directly fall from the turbine. The objects may be parts dislodged from the turbine, or dropped objects such as tools. Falling objects create a potential safety risk for anyone who is within close proximity to the turbine, i.e., within approximately a blade length from the turbine.

3 Tower Collapse In very rare circumstances a tower may collapse due to unstable ground, a violent storm, an extreme earthquake, unpredictable structural fatigue, or other catastrophic events. Tower collapse presents a possible risk to anyone who is within the distance equal to the turbine tip height (hub height plus ½ rotor diameter) from the turbine.

4 Ice Shedding and Ice Throw As with any structure, wind turbines can accumulate ice under certain atmospheric conditions. A wind turbine may shed accumulated ice due to gravity, and mechanical forces of the rotating blades. Accumulated ice on stationary components such as the tower and nacelle will typically fall directly below the turbine. Ice that has accumulated on the blades will likewise typically fall directly below the turbine, especially during start-up. However, during turbine operation under icing conditions, the mechanical forces of the blades have the potential to throw the ice beyond the immediate area of the turbine.

5 Blade Failure During operation, there is the remote possibility of turbine blade failure due to fatigue, severe weather, or other events not related to the turbine itself. If one of these events should occur, pieces of the blade may be thrown from the turbine. The pieces may or may not break up in flight, and are expected to behave similarly to ice thrown from the blade. Blade failure presents a possible risk for anyone beyond the immediate area of the turbine.

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6 Industry Best Practices Recognized industry practices suggest the following actions be considered when siting turbines in order to mitigate risk resulting from the hazards listed above: •

Place physical and visual warnings such as fences and warning signs as appropriate for the protection of site personnel and the public.

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Remotely stop the turbine when ice accumulation is detected by site personnel or other means. Additionally, the wind turbine controller may have the capability to shut down or curtail an individual turbine based on the detection of certain atmospheric conditions or turbine operating characteristics.

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Restrict site personnel access to a wind turbine if ice is present on any turbine surface such as the tower, nacelle or blades. If site personnel absolutely must access a turbine with ice accumulation, safety precautions should include but are not limited to remotely shutting down the turbine, yawing the turbine to position the rotor on the side opposite from the tower door, parking vehicles at a safe distance from the turbine, and restarting the turbine remotely when the site is clear. As always, appropriate personnel protective gear must be worn.

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7 Setback Considerations Setback considerations include adjoining population density, usage frequency of adjoining roads, land availability, and proximity to other publicly accessed areas and buildings. Table 1 provides setback guidance for wind turbines given these considerations. GE recommends using the generally accepted guidelines listed in Table 1, in addition to any requirements from local codes or specific direction of the local authorities, when siting wind turbines. Setback Distance from center of turbine tower

Objects of concern within the setback distance

All turbine sites (blade failure/ice throw): 1 1.1 x tip height , with a minimum setback distance of 170 meters

- Public use areas - Residences - Office buildings - Public buildings - Parking lots - Public roads - Moderately or heavily traveled roads if icing is likely - Heavily traveled multi-lane freeways and motorways if icing is not likely - Passenger railroads

All turbine sites (tower collapse): 1 1.1 x tip height

- Public use areas - Residences - Office buildings - Public buildings - Parking lots - Heavily traveled multi-lane freeways and motorways 2 - Sensitive above ground services

All turbine sites (rotor sweep/falling objects): 3 1.1 x blade length 2F

- Property not owned by wind farm participants - Buildings - Non-building structures - Public and private roads - Railroads - Sensitive above ground services

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Table 1: Setback recommendations

The wind turbine buyer should perform a safety review of the proposed turbine location(s). Note that there may be objects of concern within the recommended setback distances that may not create a significant safety risk, but may warrant further analysis. If the location of a particular wind turbine does not meet the Table 1 recommended guidelines, contact GE for guidance, and include the information listed in Table 2 as applicable.

1 The maximum height of any blade tip when the blade is straight up (hub height + ½ rotor diameter). 2 Services that if damaged could result in significant hazard to people or the environment or extended loss of services to a significant population. Examples include pipelines or electrical transmission lines. 3 Use ½ rotor diameter to approximate blade length for this calculation. 4 Property boundaries to vacant areas where there is a remote chance of future development or inhabitancy during the life of the wind farm. PUBLIC – May be distributed external to GE on an as need basis. UNCONTROLLED when printed or transmitted electronically. © 2018 General Electric Company and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Setback_Considerations_Generic_xxHz_EN_r04.docx

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If icing is likely at the wind turbine site

- Annual number of icing days

Residences

- Number of residences within recommended setback distance - Any abandoned residences within setback distance

For industrial buildings (warehouse/shop)

- Average number of persons-hours in area during shift - Number of work shifts per week - Any abandoned buildings within setback distance

For open industrial areas (storage/parking lot)

- Average number of persons-hours in area during shift - Number of shifts per week. - Any abandoned buildings within setback distance

For sports/assembly areas

- Average number of persons in area per day - Average number of hours occupied per day - Number of days area occupied per week - If area covered, what type of cover

For roads/waterways

- Plot of road/waterway vs. turbine(s) - Average number of vehicles per day - Type of road and speed limit (residential, country, # of lanes, etc.)

For paths/trails (walk, hike, run, bike, ski)

- Plot of paths/trails vs. turbine(s) - Average number # of persons per day by type of presence (walk, hike, etc.) - Flat or uneven/hilly terrain

Table 2: Setback recommendations

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Nordex USA, Inc. • 300 South Wacker Drive • Suite 1400 • Chicago • Illinois 60606 / USA

Ohio Power Siting Board 180 E. Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 September 01, 2020

Re: Nordex Delta Safety Manual re Lightning Safety To Whom It May Concern, It has come to our attention that a Nordex manual is being referenced as a reason for the Ohio Power Siting Board to reconsider the setback distances required for wind turbines. We would like to clarify the purpose of this manual and our company’s assessment of certain risks associated with operating wind turbines. Overall, Nordex’s product manuals should not be misinterpreted as guidance for setback distances for wind turbines from homes, roads, and property lines or otherwise. Regarding lightning: We have become aware that there may be some misunderstanding around the safety guidance published in our N149 manual regarding lightning. The manual is intended to protect the safety of Delta turbine mechanics and technicians by advising personnel not to work on turbines during lightning conditions. More generally speaking, it is never advisable to stand near tall objects during lightning conditions. This is true whether the “object” is a tree, a house, a silo, a utility pole, or a wind turbine. When turbines are built, they are often the tallest structures in an area, and therefore, they are more likely than other lower structures in the area to receive a lightning strike. That said, turbines are also better suited than other structures to receive a lightning strike safely. Each wind turbine is a grounded system, designed to ensure that electricity produced by it or traveling through it does not escape its footprint. Though the turbine is equipped with a lighting protection system, this system is designed to protect the equipment, not personnel. Nordex prohibits workers from standing inside of a wind turbine or within the turbine footprint during a thunderstorm. Furthermore, it is generally not advisable to work or loiter outside in an open area during a thunderstorm, whether or not one is close to a wind turbine, and similarly, it is advisable to either stay indoors or stay away from tall structures during a thunderstorm. Regarding safe radius requirements for wind turbines under normal and emergency operating conditions: Nordex USA, Inc. 300 South Wacker Drive Suite 1400 Chicago, Illinois 60606 USA phone: +1-312-386-4100 fax: +1-312-386-4101

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We have become aware that Nordex work instructions regarding emergency operating conditions are being cited by opponents of wind energy projects in Ohio as they advocate for additional setback regulations. Nordex’s safety manuals should not be misinterpreted as guidance for setback distances for wind turbines from homes, roads, and property lines or otherwise. The manual referenced does not specify any emergency clearance area for siting distance for wind turbines. Rather, the language applies only in case of and during an episode of an incident to protect the worker. Nordex turbines are designed and tested according to recognized industry standards, including those issued by the IEC, and are independently certified. As in any emergency situation, good judgement and common sense should be used to establish a temporary clearance area, local requirements and site safety protocol should be followed, and local emergency personnel should be alerted. If a turbine incident is identified, but the situation has been mitigated, the establishment of a temporary clearance area may not be required. As with any sophisticated electric generation equipment, abnormal operating conditions can occur, in which case the turbine monitoring sensors and control system logic are set to automatically shut down the equipment. Further, the turbines are monitored by highly trained operators who are ready to quickly respond. The many redundant systems preventing abnormal operation are included in our design. As information provided by turbine suppliers regarding the establishment of siting distances has commonly been taken out of context and misquoted, we do not publish guidance on the topic, and we instead refer to the information provided by relevant expert associations such as the American Wind Energy Association.

Yours truly, Nordex USA, Inc.

John Blaylock

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April 19, 2019 Re: Creating an Emergency Response Plan for a wind energy facility As described in a previous letter, when Vestas is the turbine supplier for a wind energy facility, it will work with the project’s operator to develop a site-specific Emergency Response Plan (ERP) before commercial operation begins. This plan will be customized to the site and will incorporate site-specific information that includes: • • • • • •

Topography and vegetation of the site; Weather patterns (for example likelihood of icing) on the site; Training, expertise, and resources of local emergency responders; Specific turbine model used (hub height and access); Final layout; and Proximity to existing emergency response facilities.

The ERP will be developed in coordination and consultation with: • Local hospital and EMT departments; and • Local fire and police departments It will include a map of turbine locations and other project infrastructure, including best and alternate access routes to be provided confidentially to first responders. Because the ERP is based on a final facility design, the ERP cannot be completed until a site plan is finalized. The final locations of turbines, access roads, and other project facilities must be identified before an ERP may be created. The following rough timeline describes the typical order of events that must occur to prepare a wind energy facility for turbine erection: 1. Developer enters Turbine Supply Agreement with turbine vendor 2. Developer makes required financial deposit to secure turbines for project (usually in the tens of millions of dollars) 3. Turbine supplier locks in production plans for turbines that will be used for the project 4. Final turbine locations selected and final geotechnical analysis takes place to ensure appropriate construction plans for turbines 5. Developer finalizes access road locations 6. Working with selected BOP contractor, developer finalizes transportation plan 7. Turbine supplier works with project operator to draft site-specific Emergency Response Plan for the project 8. Turbine deliveries begin to the project site As previously stated, Vestas’ Site Emergency Response Plans (ERP) should not be misinterpreted as guidance for setback distances for wind turbines from homes, roads, property lines or otherwise. Any specification of an emergency clearance area in an ERP should not be cited as support for any siting distance for wind turbines, as this does not apply to normal operating conditions. Rather, the language applies only in case of an incident. Vestas turbines are designed and tested according to recognized industry standards, including those issued by the IEC, and are independently certified. As in any emergency situation, good judgement and common sense should be used to establish a temporary

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clearance area, local requirements and site safety protocol should be followed, and local emergency personnel should be alerted. If a turbine incident is identified, but the situation has been mitigated, the establishment of a temporary clearance area may not be required. As with any sophisticated electric generation equipment, abnormal operating conditions can occur, in which case the turbine monitoring sensors and control system logic are set to automatically shut down the equipment. Further, the turbines are monitored by highly trained operators who are ready to quickly respond. The many redundant systems preventing abnormal operation mean that emergency situations requiring temporary clearing of an area are extremely rare. Sincerely, Vestas – American Wind Technology 1417 NW Everett St. Portland, OR 97208

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1417 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR 97209, USA Tel: +1 503 327 2000, Fax: +1 503 327 2001, vestas-americas@vestas.com, www.vestas.com

February 13, 2019 Re: Safe radius requirements for wind turbines under normal and emergency operating conditions It has come to our attention that a Vestas manual is being referenced as a reason for Neosho County to reconsider the setback distances required for wind turbines. We would like to clarify the purpose of this manual. Vestas’ Site Emergency Response Plan (ERP) should not be misinterpreted as guidance for setback distances for wind turbines from homes, roads, property lines or otherwise. Outdated Vestas work instructions unfortunately continue to be quoted by opponents of wind energy projects, as appears to be the case here. Vestas has updated our manuals, and we now address “clearance areas in the case of incident” in site-specific ERPs that are tailored for each wind farm. The ERP for a specific project will include temporary clearance areas that should be used when the area is cleared in the case of an incident. This specification of a clearance area, however, should not be cited as support for any siting distance for wind turbines, as this does not apply to normal operating conditions. Rather, the language applies only in case of an incident. Vestas turbines are designed and tested according to recognized industry standards, including those issued by the IEC, and are independently certified. As in any emergency situation, good judgement and common sense should be used to establish a temporary clearance area, local requirements and site safety protocol should be followed, and local emergency personnel should be alerted. If a turbine incident is identified, but the situation has been mitigated, the establishment of a temporary clearance area may not be required. As with any sophisticated electric generation equipment, abnormal operating conditions can occur, in which case the turbine monitoring sensors and control system logic are set to automatically shut down the equipment. Further, the turbines are monitored by highly trained operators who are ready to quickly respond. The many redundant systems preventing abnormal operation mean that emergency situations requiring temporary clearing of an area are extremely rare. As information provided by Vestas regarding the establishment of siting distances has commonly been taken out of context and misquoted, we no longer publish guidance on the topic, and we instead refer to the information provided by relevant expert associations such as the American Wind Energy Association. Sincerely, Vestas – American Wind Technology 1417 NW Everett St. Portland, OR 97208

Vestas-American Wind Technology, Inc.

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Januar 18, 2017, Planning Commission Meeting Terr stated that people have asked questions about indmills and marijuana facilities ithin our to nship. Presentl nothing in our ordinance. Doug has talked to Janis Johnson, the have dealt ith this and have info for us to revie . Janis stated that she ill come to our ne t meeting if e ant her. Doug to contact Janis. Board ill incorporate guidelines b Jan. 2018. April 26, 2017, Planning Commission Meeting Windmills - Terr Andersen stated that he is getting calls about hat is in our ordinancenothing at this time. Tim Johnson revie ed and ill provide info at our ne t meeting. Jul 26, 2017, Planning Commission Meeting Tim has generated info on the Medical Marijuana facilities ( ill be Section 218 in the to nship Ordinance), Wind Energ S stems ( ill be Section 219), and the Flat River Natural River Zoning (Chapter 11 Flat River District). These 3 items ill be revie ed at a public hearing before our regular meeting on Oct. 25. October 25, 2017, Planning Commission Public Hearing #2 Doug revie ed reason for public hearing, purpose is to add Section 219 to ordinance, Amendment to Allo and Regulate Wind Energ S stems (WES). Tim revie ed provisions for indmills - setbacks, heights, special use permits and DB levels. Recommended b Planning Commission to be presented to To nship Board for approval.

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October 30, 2019, Planning Commission Meeting Dan Paris (Paris Compan Services, LLC), presented an application for a temporar ind measuring to er for future ind interests. Compan is looking at Montcalm Count and installing (4) to ers ith a min. 2 ear stud fo the initial ind to er. Albert Jonge aard (Ape ) ans ered questions about his compan . Albert has been orking in Isabella Count . Have installed 136 turbines in 5/6 to nships. Temporar ind to er ill be 196 tall. Application submitted to Dave Kelse .

November 20, 2019, Planning Commission Public Hearing Jack revie ed status of the public hearing. Meeting to revie special use permit submitted b Dan Paris for Ape Clean Energ . Request to install a temporar , self-contained, 196 gu ed meteorological (MET) to er for gathering ind data. To er to be located on Albern Olson propert at 481 N. Musson Rd. Stanton. Dan Paris-representing Ape Clean Energ , ent over the process for future ind development in Douglass To nship and Montcalm Count . Start ith a temporar MET gu ed to er to gather ind info. To er ill be up 2-5 ears. Temporar to er ill be on Alvern Olson propert . Dan revie ed the compan he has orked for and process to install turbines. Revie ed leases, utilit companies he has orked ith and de-commissioning process of to ers. If to er is removed cement ill be 4 deep. Revie ed utilit companies he is currentl orking ith-DTE and Consumers. Question about Tri-Count Electric-Dan stated there ould be no problem selling to them. Dan revie ed that to er life is about 20 ears, but initial to ers are being updated to larger mega att s stems due to ne technolog . Dan state that potential number of turbines in Douglass To nship could be 1-2 per section. There are 36 sections in Douglass To nship. There are 3 to nships (Douglass, Maple Valle and Montcalm) in Montcalm Count that ill have test to ers. There are a total of 6 to nships in Montcalm Count that Ape is looking at. Jan 29, 2020, Planning Commission Meeting Doug revie ed hat Dan Paris and his compan are doing. 3 test to ers have been assembled in Montcalm Count (Douglass, Montcalm and Maple Valle to nships). Test ind to ers ill be up at least 2 ears. Doug revie ed that Pine and Winfield To nships have requested info about our ind ordinances. Working ith these to nships on sharing info. June 24, 2020, Planning Commission Meeting Doug revie ed that he has participated in t o oom meetings on ind energ . Concern is to have all to nships in Montcalm Count have the same oning ordinance. Douglass To nship has a ind ordinance. Jul 29, 2020, Planning Commission Meeting Also in attendance Kevin Beeson (Supervisor-Pine River T p-Gratiot Co.), from Ape Clean Energ -Albert Jonge aard and Mel Christensen . Doug introduced people in attendance. Doug pointed out that e received a cop of the Pine River T p. ordinance. Has had Tim revie it compared to ours. Some areas are different than ours. Albert reported that there are 11 of the 20 to nships in Montcalm Co. that ma be involved in the ind project. 10 have oning- 1 does not. 7 have ind ordinance- 4 do not. Ape is orking ith the to nships that do not have a ind ordinance. State that having all to nships

itht the same ind ordinance ould be good. Kevin talked about hat Pine River ent thru in getting theri indmills. PIne River T p alone has 29 indmills. Albert revie ed that there are 3 test to ers up in Montclam Co. ith 4 more to be up b the end of the ear. Albert e plained that this is a long term project ith lots of ork to do. Albert e plained about the foot print fo the project and all peopl in the sone ill be treated equall . Revie d the status of the Wind easement term sheet and that it is still being developed. Presentl Ape is in the development phase hich is a 6 ear plan and hopes to have indmills up b 2023. Albert commented that if eagles move in after the project has stated- it is their choice. Sept. 30th planning meeting to revie our ind ordinance compared to Pine River T p. Tim ill have a revised ordinance for the board to revie on Sept. 30th. September 30th, 2020, Planning Commission Meeting In attendance...Albert Jonge aard, Mel Christensen,... Tim has revie ed our current ind ordinance and made suggested revisions and additions. De-commissioning plan, required guarantees for removal of s stems and escro funds for to nship use. Albert talked about decommissioning - is more fle ible if have bond/letter of credit. There are 11 to nships in Montcalm Count and if all To nships request mone - ill be a lot invested. In Isabella Count de-commissioning project is count ide - DTE has a letter of credit ith count . In Montcalm Count - all to nships ould have their o n decommissioning request/plan. Albert Stated that Ape ould have an engineering compan look at each to nship. Comment that ith issue of special use permit - decommissioning costs ould be determined. Discussed attorne issues - to nship ould have attorne revie and have all items covered. Tim Johnson could revie site plans, etc. Questions on setbacks - Ape has to follo all to nship guidelines. If indmill is alread up and a ne house/building ants to in there is nothing against indmill location. Albert revie ed results of 6 month test to ers in count - stated We have a project. 4 proposed test to ers coming - 2 in Winfield T p - 1 in Cato and 1 in Sidne . Question about should a death occur during construction - ind compan is responsible - not to nship. Tim to update ind ordinance for public hearing. October 28, 2020, Planning Commission Public Hearing In attendance...Albert Jonge aard and Cam Haskins. Tim revie ed the purposed changes-Eskro info, DeCommission costs, Attorne issues, Proof of INs. and amount of Ins. and Financial guarantees. Motion to approve the changes to the Wind Ordinance. Planning commission recommended to send revised Wind Ordinance to the Douglass To nship board for approval at its Nov. 4th meeting. October 28, 2020, Planning Commission Meeting In attendance...Albert Jonge aard and Cam Haskins. Motion to send Wind Ordinance to the full board for approval at Nov. 3rd meeting. Motion Carried.

Januar 20, 2021, Planning Commission Meeting Tim Johnson discussed having an informational meeting on the pending election on the amendment to the Wind Ordinance. ...6 month moratorium on an acceptance of applications for ind to ers. Doug to present to the To nship Board at the Feb. meeting. Februar 24, 2021, Planning Commission Special Meeting --Wind Ordinance discussed ith no official action-April 14, 2021, Planning Commission Special Meeting Draft 1 Douglass To nship Wind Energ Ordinance for revie b planning commission, prepared b Tim Johnson, PCP, MainStreet Planning Compan . Discussion page b page. Changes noted. Questions Noted. Changes and questions ill be given to Ron Redick and Tim Johnson. April 28, 2021, Planning Commission Special Meeting Prior to meeting - Albert Jonge aard presented planning commission members ith packet of information and started to e plain. Public Comment - Albert J(onge aard) (Ape Sales) - Referenced packet given to the board (3 maps and 3 letters) and mentioned a document in to nship office. Stated the Vestas discussed out of conte t from safet manuals. Maps sho footprints on propert in Douglass To nship eligible to sign ith the proposed setbacks based on option three and the assumption that ever 20+ acre parcel signed. The document in the TB office is a safe operation and installation manual from Isabella Count for public record. Ma 17, 2021, Planning Commission Special Meeting Public Comment - Albert Jonge aard, Ape Sales, Involvement of Ape and corporate influence in drafting of the prior ordinance has been onl 3 minutes like ever one else, attempted to contact planning commission and Cind to discuss research, 60,000 turbines in safe operation toda , surviving ith turbines, health and productive people around ind turbines, no drop in propert value,

Compiled from meeting minutes and submitted b Cind Shick, Douglass To nship Planning Commission Secretar on June 1, 2020

Mel Christensen Facebook You're not friends on Facebook Feb 5, 2021, 9:43 AM You sent February 5 You haven't answered any of the questions to join this Group. Do you own property, live in or rent property in Douglass Township? Feb 5, 2021, 10:18 AM Mel sent February 5 Hi Ronda! This is Mel from Montcalm Wind. I only asked to join to keep track of Township meetings. I’m not a fan of Facebook and I don’t comment or engage in all the nasty that happens. Are you keeping the other page for information? You can now message and call each other and see info like Active Status and when you've read messages. You sent February 5 Someone else is making a page for the wind war. Can you tell me why you want to keep

war. Can you tell me why you want to keep track of township meetings if you don't have a vested interest in our township? Mel sent February 5 I'm unsure of what you mean. Montcalm Wind is heavily invested in Douglass Township. It is my job to know when meetings take place so we are aware of important decisions that impact your township and the work we do. I am not interested in a wind war. Only interested in knowing when township meetings take place with zoom links so our team can answer any questions that arise during Board and PC meetings. You sent February 5 Are you by chance a fried of Jan Brygal from over by Stanton Road? I will allow you but only for the reason you gave me. Thanks Mel sent February 5 Ronda - you're the township clerk, right? We've met. I'm Mel Christensen from Apex/Montcalm Wind. You sent February 5 I'm sorry, I meet so many people. I'm sure I

I'm sorry, I meet so many people. I'm sure I would recognize you if I see you. The reason I asked about Jan (it's actually Jeffers now) is because she is my sister. Mel sent February 5 It's ok. I work with Dan Paris and Albert Jongewaard. Mel sent February 5 I'm only seeking zoom links for the board meetings. I know you guys are under A LOT of pressure. We want to be as helpful as possible. You sent February 5 I remember now that you say you're with the Apex guys. I appreciate all that you do. Mel sent February 5 Don't feel pressure to make me a member of this page... Mel sent February 5 I'm not trying to cause you trouble, my friend. This is a stressful situation. You sent February 5 I appreciate that and as long as we don't have any issues with the members, I welcome you to the group.

Mel sent February 5 Thanks! I think you have some supporters out there of our project. I know it may not seem like it, but its true. Again - I don't make comments on Facebook. I'm a calm, rational person! lol! Mel sent February 5 Feel free to call me anytime if you have questions: ----------Mel sent February 5 I worked for MCC for 8 years. I know Montcalm well! You sent February 5 That is what I am looking, calm and rational. We haven't had a lot of that lately. lol Mel sent February 5 I know and our Apex team is working on getting you the support you need. It's been hard with Covid. You sent February 5 It sure has. Mel sent February 5 Call anytime and I hope to meet again soon. You sent February 5 I will and thank you.

I will and thank you. Feb 5, 2021, 10:59 AM Mel sent February 5 Just a thought on the internet issues: I'm not a tech guru, but it may be a lack of bandwidth because so many people were on the other night. It might be worth a call to your internet provider to ask some questions. Hope this helps! You sent February 5 LOL Are you a mind reader. I was just talking to our Treasurer about calling them. Mel sent February 5 I worked with Kevin Wagonmaker at MCC (you may know him) and I remember having conversations about stuff like this! You sent February 5 Ya, I know it gets slow when more people are on line. Our Internet company was just sold to another company as well so I'm wondering if the switch over from one company to the other might be a part of it as well. Mel sent February 5 My internet knowledge is tapped out. LOL.

My internet knowledge is tapped out. LOL. I'm still learning about wind turbines! ha! You sent February 5 LOL you have your hands full with that one Mel sent February 5 Yep. Lots to learn but I love it. My background is in public relations and I'm good at that! Mel sent February 5 Hey - did Albert pick up a copy of the petitions from you? You sent February 5 That is a good background to have. I usually get along with most people I meet and I can usually calm a person down when they come into the township upset about something but I have thought about taking some kind of public relations class. You sent February 5 No, he called me once but when I called him back I got his voicemail but that was full so I couldn't leave a msg. Let him know if he wants them I can make copies and mail them or he can pick them up if he is in the area. He has my number. Mel sent February 5

Mel sent February 5 OK. I might come and pick them up. I was planning on coming up today (I live in GR now) but the weather is so bad I decided to delay. Maybe Monday, if that works? I'll call first. You sent February 5 I'm only in my office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. I could meet you down there if you have a specific time. Mel sent February 5 Cool. I'll plan on calling you Monday once we see what is happening with the weather. I have to get up to Lakeview early next week anyway. You sent February 5 Sounds good. Enjoy your day. Mel sent February 5 Feb 9, 2021, 10:41 AM Mel sent February 9 hi Friend! I'm coming up to Montcalm today. Is it OK if I stop by the township office to pick up the petitions? Feb 9, 2021, 11:06 AM

Feb 9, 2021, 11:06 AM You sent February 9 Sure. What time do you think you'll be here? Mel sent February 9 I have several stops. Thinking between 1 - 2 pm. Albert also wants me to get your ballot language if you have it. Does that work? You sent February 9 Yes. That is fine. Mel sent February 9 Feb 11, 2021, 9:50 AM Mel sent February 11 Great job with the meeting, Ronda. I don’t know if you noticed, but the real Josh Nolan showed up at the end-by raising his tone, and talking about violence. His line of argument in his first 10 minutes at the beginning was all in line with what our company wants.... then it all changed. Also People were upset that I’m in this Douglass group. Obviously, I only want the zoom links. I don’t want you to be in an uncomfortable position. You sent February 11 What do you mean the real Josh Nolan, that

What do you mean the real Josh Nolan, that wasn't him? What kind of violence? I know, I may have to remove you. I'm sorry but these people are just relentless. They can't just take their "win" last night & be happy. You sent February 11 I could just message you all the links & meeting information. Mel sent February 11 Well, the Josh Nolan we know talks about punching people in the nose, which he said last night. He is recorded on a video yelling at board members in another township and telling them to, “shut the hell up”. That’s fine with the Facebook thing. I’ll just email you to ask for the info. I really don’t need to be a part of the group other than that. Thanks, Ronda! You sent February 11 Nice! Thanks Melissa, we will stay in touch. Mel sent February 11 Feb 24, 2021, 3:44 PM Mel sent February 24 Hello! May I have the link for the PC meeting tonight? I know wind is not on the

agenda, but people are asking. You sent February 24 Yes, I'm sorry. You sent February 24 Ronda Snyder is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Douglass Township Planning Commission Meeting Time: Feb 24, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83274291212? pwd=VGQ1ZTBPMGlvenh3S21TWjUrNn Q3QT09 Meeting ID: 832 7429 1212 Passcode: 195060 One tap mobile +13126266799,,83274291212#,,,,*195060# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,83274291212#,,,,*195060# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 832 7429 1212 Passcode: 195060 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kU2ShP6QE

Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting us02web.zoom.us Mel sent February 24 No worries. Thanks! You sent February 24

Mar 2, 2021, 3:10 PM You sent March 2 Ronda Snyder is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Board Meeting Time: Mar 3, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82714821907? pwd=WCtMRUFHYzRab3owMVplSDNsb EhHUT09 Meeting ID: 827 1482 1907 Passcode: 941463 Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 827 1482 1907 Passcode: 941463 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kXvzUWmN0 Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting

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