Hobart Willis said that five trucks with California license plates came to the site when the company conducted sound testing. The flare gas was released differently than usual, and the noise and vibrations were significantly less for the five-day testing period. Once the testing was completed, the flare gas was changed to how it was previously released, and the noise and vibrations increased.

Commissioner Miles made a motion to close the public hearing. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

The parties discussed the effects of the BitCoin Mine facility.

Commissioner Killian made a motion to go into a public hearing. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Commissioner Killian made a motion to recess this public hearing until July 8, 2024, to allow time for stakeholders to meet and discuss the contents of the proposed ordinances and for the Planning Commission to continue their review at the June 26, 2024, hearing. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Community Development Director Mike Hyde presented a proposed ordinance for the oil & gas drilling and production facilities for the parties to review.

Commissioner Miles made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:57 p.m. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The forum adjourned.