Emergency Moratorium Passed
Moratorium Approved!
After some amendments, the moratorium passed as an emergency ordinance 6-1 with Randy Holt (Ward 2) being the only dissenter.
Timeline
The Headwaters story in source form. Every council meeting, ordinance, and document we have a public link for, in chronological order. More entries will be added here as records are received and verified.
After some amendments, the moratorium passed as an emergency ordinance 6-1 with Randy Holt (Ward 2) being the only dissenter.
Headwaters submitted the preliminary development plan to the city.
View the PlanIt was standing room only when Councilman Sturm called for codifying enforceable standards around noise, water use, and energy demand... while Councilman Omar disclosed he has a moratorium proposal in council's inbox. Public comments reflected a community unified in concern, with residents raising issues from HB 15 energy consequences to Headwaters' land acquisition transparency.
Jackson Twp passes a moratorium on building any data centers in Jackson Twp. for 1 year. The motion passed 3 - 0.
Channel 10 VideoHeadwaters hosts a community information night to introduce their plans for the Rensch Rd Data Center Project to the public.
Pleasant Twp passes Resolution 11, placing a moratorium on building any data centers in Pleasant Twp.
Reported call from Mayor Ike Stage to Pleasant Twp Trustees informing them that there are plans to annex approximately 300 acres of land into Grove City on Rensch Rd.
Confirmation of council member Randy Holt meeting with Headwaters (FOIA request)
Headwaters contacts property owners on Rensch and Beatty with offers to purchase property.
Council votes 5-0 against allowing the first data center application in Grove City.