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<br /> 1 your clerk some written materials, which are in this format, which I was told the clerk will hand
<br /> 2 out to each of the Commissioners and the Planning Board members. What I will do is briefly
<br /> 3 introduce what we are going to do tonight, and then we will let our witnesses tell you about the
<br /> 4 project.
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<br /> 6 Essentially we have three witnesses here tonight. All are experts in their field. The first
<br /> 7 is Michael Wallace. Michael, will you stand up. Michael is an employee with Sunlight Partners
<br /> 8 and is the project manager on this project and is a licensed engineer here in North Carolina and
<br /> 9 in other states. Next, we have Tommy Cleveland, who is also an engineer here in North
<br /> 10 Carolina, and his daytime employment is with the N.C. Solar Center. We have engaged him
<br /> 11 separately as an expert on solar energy, and he will discuss those topics tonight. And then
<br /> 12 lastly, but not least, Rich Kirkland is a licensed appraiser here in North Carolina, and Rich will
<br /> 13 talk about the property value issues in this case.
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<br /> 15 If I could, let me just—since you - I believe you all have booklets now. Let me just flip
<br /> 16 you through just the booklet, and then I'll get our witnesses up here so you can start hearing
<br /> 17 from them. Tab one is a site plan for your reference, and we tried to make it large enough so
<br /> 18 that it's readable. If you have any questions during the process, you can refer to that. Tab two
<br /> 19 is a landscaping plan, which is essentially a site plan with the landscaping notes on it, in the
<br /> 20 event you have questions about the landscaping plan.
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<br /> 22 Tab three is some information about Sunlight Partners and their company, and behind
<br /> 23 that is the resume of Michael Wallace, detailing his experience. And I would tender that, along
<br /> 24 with his testimony, as proof of his qualifications as an expert. Tab 4 is some illustrative pictures
<br /> 25 of solar farms. Tab five is the information from Tommy Cleveland, the solar expert. The first
<br /> 26 two pages are an affidavit. We had that prepared. Tommy's wife is —Her due date is tomorrow,
<br /> 27 and we were concerned that Tommy might not be here. But, he was able to be here, and we
<br /> 28 had an affidavit ready in case he couldn't. So, if he gets a phone call and he has to leave, I hope
<br /> 29 you'll understand. We're hoping not. Behind that is Tommy's resume, which details his
<br /> 30 education and professional experience, which we wound tender as an expert. And then Tommy
<br /> 31 has a presentation behind that, which he will walk you through, on solar materials. The last tab
<br /> 32 in the book, tab 6, is from Mr. Kirkland, and his report is included in that, along with his
<br /> 33 conclusions. And at the end of the report there is his professional experience and resume,
<br /> 34 which we would tender also qualifies him as an expert in the appraisal business.
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<br /> 36 Again, I will also be happy to answer any questions, but the substance of our
<br /> 37 presentation is from our three witnesses, and with that I will ask Mr. Wallace to come up. In
<br /> 38 keeping with the County attorney's direction, after each of my witnesses is through with their
<br /> 39 presentation, I will offer them to Mr. Brooks, the attorney for the neighbors, for an opportunity for
<br /> 40 him to question them.
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<br /> 42 Michael Wallace: Thank you, Mike. As stated, my name is Michael Wallace, representing
<br /> 43 Sunlight Partners and Cate Street Capital. Cate Street Capital is a management company that
<br /> 44 sources, develops and commercializes businesses within the green renewable energy markets.
<br /> 45 We have projects roughly over several states —solar as well - California. We do biomass in
<br /> 46 Maine. We are working on paper mills in the state of Maine, and also any type of venture with
<br /> 47 renewable energy and green energy. Cate Street is based in Portland, Maine, employs 30
<br /> 48 people with expertise in operations, finance, marketing, and engineering. In addition to
<br /> 49 operating environmentally responsible businesses, we believe in being good neighbors and
<br /> 50 participating regularly in causes, organizations and activities in the communities that our
<br /> 51 projects are located in. So, essentially what that means is we're here to be a good neighbor to
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