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