WHEREAS, Palisades has been in operation since December 1971, safely providing electricity to Consumers Energy customers for those 34 years, and;

WHEREAS, based on Palisades’ continued improved performance, particularly over the past four years, since Nuclear Management Company has been operating Palisades, Consumers Energy has increased confidence in the pant’s safety, reliability, and predictability, and;

WHEREAS, to that end, Consumers Energy announced last September that it would seek a license renewal for Palisades. Nuclear Management Company will apply for the 20-year license renewal on behalf of Consumers Energy next month with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. When approved, Palisades’ license will be renewed through the year 2031, and;

WHEREAS, this means continued employment to residents of Van Buren County who operate and maintain the plant; continued tax revenues from the plant that are shared by the various governments, hospitals and schools throughout the region; continued support for the Emergency Management activities; and continued employee paychecks that bolster local economics.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Columbia Township Board of Trustees supports Consumers Energy in their application process.

Motion by: Burgett; Second by: Hurley

Roll call vote: 

Resolution declared adopted May 17, 2005

Mary Burgett, Clerk, Columbia Township