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current draft as filed because it needs additional work and conversation. We have heard a <br />positive spirit from both the company and the community which is encouraging. On behalf of the <br />business community, we want to see clean energy and affordable energy. I &M have been good <br />stewards in terms of moving in that direction as they have made major investments on the east <br />side of St. Joseph County with a new solar facility. We have seen them move forward as well on <br />the west side of the county with plans for a new solar facility. They also have invested in a hydro <br />facility on the St. Joseph River and are moving in this positive direction. We have to think as a <br />community what the most effective way to move this conversation is. We need some additional <br />dialogue on this before it is passed. <br />Committee Chair Dr. Varner asked Committeemember Oliver Davis what sort of action he <br />wanted from the Committee at this time. <br />Committeemember Davis responded he would like to see something happen in July on this bill <br />and have these clarifying discussions. Perhaps we could have a committee meeting on July 13th <br />at 5:30 p.m. for dialogue only and then July 25"' for a vote. Committeemember Oliver Davis <br />made a motion to continue this bill to July 25th. Committeemember Regina Williams- Preston <br />seconded the bill which carried by a voice vote of three (3) ayes. <br />With no further business before the Committee, Committee Chair Dr. David Varner adjourned <br />the meeting at 5:57 p.m. <br />Respectfully.�ubmitted, <br />David Varner, Chairperson <br />66 <br />