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This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024.
Later in the program, WFHB Environmental Correspondent Robert Shull speaks with Charlie Laughlin who runs Commercial Services for Heating and Cooling about the advantages and disadvantages of geo-thermal heat pumps More in today’s feature report.
Also coming up in the next half hour, Lil Bub’s Lil Show – a co-production between WFHB and Lil Bub’s Big Fund.
But first, your local headlines:
Ellettsville Town Council
At the Ellettsville Town Council meeting on October 14, a town resident raised concerns about the possibility of data centers being built in the community due to a proposed zoning map amendment.
Resident Scott Reynolds warned that while these tech developments may seem enticing, they ultimately harm the community. He says data centers don’t make good neighbors.
Data centers are flocking to Indiana due to the state’s tax incentives, quick development timelines, and centralized location. As of June 2024, Indiana had 38 data centers and that number is expected to rise.
Council President William Ellis asked Reynolds if he knew any remedies to lessen the impact of data centers on residents. Reynolds responded that there are none.
Reynolds emphasized that residents often don’t learn about data centers moving into their community until it’s too late. He noted that developers and tech companies have a playbook to enter communities quickly.
He urged the Town Council to question the developers harder than the Planning Committee had. He argues that if developers avoid answering questions, they likely don’t have the community’s best interest in mind.
The zoning map amendment ordinance was tabled for discussion at the next Ellettsville Town Council meeting which will be held on October 28th.
Monroe County Public Library Board of Trustees
At the Monroe County Public Library Board of Trustees meeting on October 16th, Director Grier Carson gave his monthly report.
Director of Finance Gary Lettelleir, asked the board to approve the 2025 Library Budget.
Board Member Kari Essary asked about the increasing assessed value. Lettelier responded saying that the growth is due to the increasing residential and commercial property tax revenue.
The board approved the 2025 Library Budget unanimously.
The next Monroe County Public Library Board of Trustees meeting will be held on November 20th.
Feature Report:
In today’s feature report, WFHB Environmental Correspondent Robert Shull interviews Charlie Laughlin who runs Commercial Services for Heating and Cooling. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of geo-thermal heat pumps. For more, we turn to Robert Shull.
Up next, we have Lil Bub’s Lil Show – a co-production between WFHB and Lil Bub’s Big Fund. We turn now to that segment on the WFHB Local News.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Elyse Perry and Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Robert Shull.
Christine Brackenhoff and Stacy Bridavsky produced Lil Bub’s Lil Show.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
