b) Except as provided in sub. (3)(a) and (d), a developer shall operate the wind energy system in 18 a manner that does not exceed 50 dBA at any nonparticipating residence or occupied community 19 building existing on the date of approval of the wind energy system by the political subdivision. 20
(3) MITIGATION. (a) A developer, owner or operator shall test for compliance with the noise 21 limits upon complaint by a nonparticipating resident. If the complaint relates to noise during 22 nighttime hours, the noise limit for those areas related to the complaint shall be reduced to 45 23
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dBA during nighttime hours and the developer, owner or operator shall ensure the seasonally-1 reduced nighttime noise limit is met. For purposes of this paragraph, nighttime hours are the 2 hours between 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily, from April 1 to September 30. 3
(b) Methods available for the developer, owner or operator to comply with noise limits shall 4 include operational curtailment of a wind turbine. 5
(c) A developer shall provide notification of the requirements of this section to potentially-6 affected owners of nonparticipating residences and occupied community buildings before the 7 initial operation of the wind energy system. 8
(d) In the event audible noise due to wind energy system operations contains a steady pure tone, 9 such as a whine, whistle, screech, or hum, the developer, owner or operator shall promptly take 10 corrective action to eliminate the cause of the steady pure tone. Operational curtailment of a 11 wind turbine during nighttime hours may be used to comply with this paragraph until the cause 12 of the steady pure tone can be permanently eliminated. This paragraph does not apply to 13 rhythmic sound that may be generated by the rotation of wind turbine blades. 14
(e) A developer shall evaluate compliance with the noise limits as part of pre- and post-15 construction noise studies. A developer, owner or operator shall conduct pre- and post-16 construction noise studies as described in the most current version of the noise measurement 17 protocol. 18
(f) The commission shall establish a noise measurement protocol, which shall contain minimum 19 requirements for pre- and post-construction noise studies. The commission may revise the noise 20 measurement protocol as necessary. The commission shall make the noise measurement 21 protocol available to the public on the commission’s website. 22
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Wind Corner: Public Hearing on Wind Turbine Siting Set Back TODAY in Madison
Click on the post for the full article.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Ice Cream Social Alert: This Friday: Eager Free Public Library
Click on the post for the Twitter update.
Mailbag: ECP: Volunteers still needed for Fourth Weekend
Hello All and Welcome from a busy week at ECP.
My thanks go out to all of you who have volunteered for one of the many jobs at this year’s celebration. But, just in case we missed some of you who are willing to volunteer, we still have a few spots to fill. Look over the list and let me know if we can pencil in you or, better yet, you and one of your friends.
I’ve attached the flyer so you can all see what fun is planned starting with the Blue Olives and fireworks on Thursday night and going straight through to more fireworks over the lake on Sunday!
We need
ID Checkers at the gate
Thursday 10-12 pm
Friday 10-12 pm
Saturday 10-12 pm
Spillway gate watchers
Various shifts all weekend
Fireworks donation takers
Thursday and Sunday night
One or two to help with the Euchre tournament
Saturday at 11 am
There may be other spots left to fill as the weekend wears on
My thanks go out to all of you who have volunteered for one of the many jobs at this year’s celebration. But, just in case we missed some of you who are willing to volunteer, we still have a few spots to fill. Look over the list and let me know if we can pencil in you or, better yet, you and one of your friends.
I’ve attached the flyer so you can all see what fun is planned starting with the Blue Olives and fireworks on Thursday night and going straight through to more fireworks over the lake on Sunday!
We need
ID Checkers at the gate
Thursday 10-12 pm
Friday 10-12 pm
Saturday 10-12 pm
Spillway gate watchers
Various shifts all weekend
Fireworks donation takers
Thursday and Sunday night
One or two to help with the Euchre tournament
Saturday at 11 am
There may be other spots left to fill as the weekend wears on
The Wind Turbine-----the movie---Released for Worldwide distribution
Click on the post for the latest.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Transportation Future: The Rebirth of the Union Station: St. Paul
As you come into St. Paul on 94, you can look over the deep hillside where in 1900 the shanty town of the Irish immigrants were....and up the hill to where their Church resides still today. Down below is the magnificant Union Depot...mostly dormant now, but oneday, maybe one can take a train from the Monona Station in Madison to St. Paul. Click on the post for the story in the Star Tribune.
Nostalgia: Town of Union: Wind Turbine: "The Answer is No"
Have any of you lived near a wind turbine? Dialogue between plan commission and Ecoenergy.
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Minn Nurses Set July 6th Strike Date; Trouble Ahead; Star Tribune
Click on the post for the full story.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Northwind 100: Full Disclosure from Medford Mass:
Click on the post for the picture from Medford, Mass and their Northwind 100 turbine. You can see the energy savings they have generated in a year and a half. Enjoy.
The latest on the Renovations at the Night Owl-----
Click on the post for the minutes from the recent historic preservation committee.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Wisconsin Courts Corner: Larson Acres Wins Appeal Case on Siting Issue
Click on the post for the court opinion.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Yahoo: Caldwell Banker CEO: "The Tax Credit Worked": Video
Click on the post for the informative video.
Republicans Celebrate a Dream Come True; Tales from Normal, Mn.: FICTION
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Evansville Chamber of Commerce proposes to manage Evansville Economic Development
(Ed.note: This is a portion of the Evansville Finance Committee minutes from June.)
IV. Citizen Appearances.
a. Chamber of Commerce. Morning discussed the draft proposal they had distributed to the Committee. The Chamber of Commerce would like to partner with the City under a contract arrangement. Under the proposal, the City would pay the Chamber $20,000 to coordinate economic development and tourism efforts. They are bringing this proposal now so it could be considered as part of the budget process; they plan to present their proposal to the City Council in July.
IV. Citizen Appearances.
a. Chamber of Commerce. Morning discussed the draft proposal they had distributed to the Committee. The Chamber of Commerce would like to partner with the City under a contract arrangement. Under the proposal, the City would pay the Chamber $20,000 to coordinate economic development and tourism efforts. They are bringing this proposal now so it could be considered as part of the budget process; they plan to present their proposal to the City Council in July.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
Public Hearing Notice:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Evansville Board of Appeals
Wednesday July 21, 2010 6:00 PM
City Hall (Third Floor), 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, WI
Notice is hereby given that the City of Evansville Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 PM on Wednesday 21, 2010 to consider a variance from the dimension standards of the floodplain fill requirements of Section 54-133(1)(a) of the City of Evansville Municipal Code at Allen Creek Gallery, 137 E. Main Street, Evansville. The hearing will be conducted in the Third Floor City Council Chambers at City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street.
Copies of the variance application, grading plan, and site plan are available for inspection at the City Clerk’s office in City Hall, 31 South Madison Street; Evansville, WI. All interested parties are invited to attend and provide comment.
Submitted by Judy Walton, City Clerk
Evansville Board of Appeals
Wednesday July 21, 2010 6:00 PM
City Hall (Third Floor), 31 South Madison Street, Evansville, WI
Notice is hereby given that the City of Evansville Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 PM on Wednesday 21, 2010 to consider a variance from the dimension standards of the floodplain fill requirements of Section 54-133(1)(a) of the City of Evansville Municipal Code at Allen Creek Gallery, 137 E. Main Street, Evansville. The hearing will be conducted in the Third Floor City Council Chambers at City Hall, 31 S. Madison Street.
Copies of the variance application, grading plan, and site plan are available for inspection at the City Clerk’s office in City Hall, 31 South Madison Street; Evansville, WI. All interested parties are invited to attend and provide comment.
Submitted by Judy Walton, City Clerk
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Summer ReRun TV audience pitched as Great Marketing Opportunity: Tales from Normal, Mn: FICTION
Click on the post for the full scoop.
Evansville Rocks the 4th: Memories of "Mustang Sally"
Click on the post for the "Mediafly" version of "Mustang Sally". This year I will be ready for that tenor sax move to the center mini stage.
Get Ready for Evansville Idol July 4th: 1pm-5PM: Video: Even the Judges Sing at Evansville Idol
Video; Judge Denise warms up the crowd as Evansville Idol competition begins. July 5, 2009; Evansville, Wisonsin.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Historic Preservation Meets Tonight: New Historic Districts on Agenda
Click on the post for the agenda.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
BP: The Silver lining; What Oil really costs: Alternatives: Yahoo: Finance
Click on the post for the video.
Evansville Blood Drive: July 1st; St. Johns Church Mark the Calender
Please keep in mind if you're a friend close to Evansville the Community Blood Drive on Thur. July 1st. @ St. Johns Luthern Church from noon-6:00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!We need your help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Mailbag; Weathermaven writes: Re Precip YTD
Since January 1, we've had 12.97" of precip (includes snow water
equivalent) and the 30-year mean is 12.42", a difference of +0.55".
That's "normal" in my book. However on June 1, we were -1.48" from
normal. So you were correct, before this last rainy period we were
dry, though not terribly so.
BTW, on snowfall for the season we were very close to normal, 1.7"
above the 30 year mean at 49.9".
equivalent) and the 30-year mean is 12.42", a difference of +0.55".
That's "normal" in my book. However on June 1, we were -1.48" from
normal. So you were correct, before this last rainy period we were
dry, though not terribly so.
BTW, on snowfall for the season we were very close to normal, 1.7"
above the 30 year mean at 49.9".
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Mailbag: I & E Meeting: Wednesday; June 9: " Money in Your Pocket": Dean Houlberg Speaks
Lender Talks about Money in Your Pocket at I&E Meeting June 9
Dreaming about starting a business of your own? Wondering how to convince lenders to finance your dream? Learn what lenders want to know by attending the Evansville Area Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club meeting set for 6:30 pm. Wednesday, June 9, in the lower level of the historic Eager Economy Building at 7 E. Main St.
Speaking about “Money in Your Pocket: What It Takes to Start a Business from a Lender’s Perspective,” is Dean Houlberg, a local banker with 36 years of experience. Houlberg will talk about the five Cs, and none of them include charm or charisma. Instead, they are the five Cs of credit, important to lenders reviewing loan applications. Briefly:
Capacity is the borrower’s ability to repay the loan.
Character focuses on the borrower’s integrity and credibility.
Capital counts on the borrower’s own resources, including equity.
Collateral is the asset or assets used as security against the loan.
Conditions are external forces affecting the business, such as competition and trends.
Houlberg works with commercial and agricultural lending as a loan officer and vice president at Bank of Evansville.
The public is invited to attend the Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club meeting. Every meeting includes a popular networking session, during which each person has about a minute to promote their business, invention or quest for a solution.
The meetings are free, due to donations and meeting sponsors. The sponsor for the June program is Terry Sweet with Pre-paid Legal Services. Members of Pre-paid Legal Services receive cost-effective legal services from a large network of attorneys and law firms across the country. Members also have access to business consultants through GoSmallBiz.com, which entrepreneurs may find especially helpful.
For more information about the June meeting or about the Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club in general, contact club President John Gishnock at 608-882-6656 or Sue Berg, vice president of outreach and marketing, at 608-882-0986.
Dreaming about starting a business of your own? Wondering how to convince lenders to finance your dream? Learn what lenders want to know by attending the Evansville Area Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club meeting set for 6:30 pm. Wednesday, June 9, in the lower level of the historic Eager Economy Building at 7 E. Main St.
Speaking about “Money in Your Pocket: What It Takes to Start a Business from a Lender’s Perspective,” is Dean Houlberg, a local banker with 36 years of experience. Houlberg will talk about the five Cs, and none of them include charm or charisma. Instead, they are the five Cs of credit, important to lenders reviewing loan applications. Briefly:
Capacity is the borrower’s ability to repay the loan.
Character focuses on the borrower’s integrity and credibility.
Capital counts on the borrower’s own resources, including equity.
Collateral is the asset or assets used as security against the loan.
Conditions are external forces affecting the business, such as competition and trends.
Houlberg works with commercial and agricultural lending as a loan officer and vice president at Bank of Evansville.
The public is invited to attend the Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club meeting. Every meeting includes a popular networking session, during which each person has about a minute to promote their business, invention or quest for a solution.
The meetings are free, due to donations and meeting sponsors. The sponsor for the June program is Terry Sweet with Pre-paid Legal Services. Members of Pre-paid Legal Services receive cost-effective legal services from a large network of attorneys and law firms across the country. Members also have access to business consultants through GoSmallBiz.com, which entrepreneurs may find especially helpful.
For more information about the June meeting or about the Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club in general, contact club President John Gishnock at 608-882-6656 or Sue Berg, vice president of outreach and marketing, at 608-882-0986.
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
M3 Money Supply Declining: Seeking Alpha
With Money Supply, and the broadest indicator being M3, in decline.....is the real fear deflation? Where has all the money gone?
Click on the post for the thought provoking article in Seeking Alpha.
Click on the post for the thought provoking article in Seeking Alpha.
Monday, June 07, 2010
Public Works Special Meeting Tomorrow: Detention Pond on the front burner
Click on the post for the full agenda.
Sunday, June 06, 2010
Evansville Observer Celebrates Digital Artists of Evansville
Evansville in June is celebrating the artists of Evansville, its painters and potters etc. One classification that is required of all high school arts departments in the modern age is digital art. Click on the post for an example of the work of Ryan McNeal, a recent graduate of Evansville High School. More samples to come.
Saturday, June 05, 2010
Proposal for State Taxpayers paying $500,000 to Creekside Place Praised: Evansville Common Council
Click on the post for the latest.
"Don't Count on the US Consumer": Geithner: NYT
Click on the post for the latest in the New York Times.
Friday, June 04, 2010
Video: Discover Wisconsin--Evansville Film Trailer released
Click on the post for the trailer---the film will be released June 12th. Stay tuned.
Thursday, June 03, 2010
WPT: Formecology in the Spotlight: Bid on Wis Pub Television Item of Formecology
Now you can bid on $1000 of design services from Formecology for the Wisconsin Public Television. Click on the post for the video.
Are You a DATA Hog? The Free Lunch is over; Yahoo:
Now the heavy users of data of the Smart Phone set will pay much more. Click on the post for the latest.
John Wilde Exhibit at the Chazen Museum in Madison thru July 25th
Click on the post for the details. Perfect for celebrating Evansville Artists month. Visit the Chazen for this wonderful exhibit.