Roads & Bridges Committee: Wind Farm Proposed for Raymond-Nokomis Area; Engineer Salary Set

Montgomery County Roads & Bridges Committee | October 2025

Article Summary: Pattern Energy has initiated discussions with the county regarding a potential wind farm near Raymond and Nokomis. The Roads & Bridges Committee also approved a salary increase for the County Engineer.

Roads & Bridges Key Points:

• Wind Proposal: Pattern Energy is exploring a wind farm installation in the northeastern part of the county.

• Compensation: The committee approved a 4% salary increase for the County Engineer for FY2026.

• Project Update: Work continues on the heavy equipment shed and the Zanesville road vacation plat.

The Montgomery County Roads & Bridges Committee on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, discussed a new renewable energy prospect for the northeastern part of the county.

County Engineer Cody Greenwood reported that Pattern Energy, a North American developer, has initiated discussions regarding a wind farm installation near the Raymond and Nokomis area. Pattern Energy projects starting the process in 2026, with permitting and construction potentially beginning in 2027. Greenwood stated he would communicate with engineers in Livingston and Kankakee counties, where the developer has similar installations, to gather more information.

In administrative business during a follow-up meeting on November 5, the committee approved a resolution for a 4% salary increase for the County Engineer for fiscal year 2026.

Roads & Bridges Committee Briefs

• Nokomis Road Transfer: Chairman Doug Donaldson will reach out to the Mayor of Nokomis regarding the transfer of County Road (CH 7), which runs through the city on East Union Street, to municipal control.

• Zanesville Vacation: Engineer Greenwood has received an updated plat map for the vacation of streets in Zanesville, a never-developed village. The map is currently under review by the GIS department.

• Equipment Shed: Following public comments about the new heavy equipment shed, Greenwood reviewed certified drawings to verify the building meets all structural requirements.