MADISON, Ind. — Aypa Power is scouting about a 1,000 acres of land for a farm of solar panels in Madison, Indiana.
The company is trying to harness the sun for power that would be sold to southern Indiana residents.
"Are tourists going to come to see over 1,000 acres of solar fields," Paula Weatherbee asked.
Paula and Steve Weatherbee have lived in Madison, Indiana for about 50 years. They're concerned since the proposed land for the panels sits close to their land.
"We don't know really where it starts I looked at a map it looks like it starts at our lane of course they're being offset and it goes approximately two miles," Steve said.
"When you see pictures of solar you don't see any trees and where does the habitat go," Paula added.
The corporation shared with over a hundred residents how the six foot panels would benefit the area and bring in revenue.
A representative from the company said farmers could use the land for anything they need to buy equipment.
However, community members had mixed feelings; some were in favor while others were against it.
Most councilmembers were not in favor of the solar farm.
"This is a low density residential community it is inappropriate for solar industry," Councilwoman Lucy Dattilo said.
Residents like Ericka Wilson applauded council members for standing behind them.
"I cannot thank Councilwoman Dattilo for what she did tonight," Wilson said.
She and others felt better knowing where most members on the council stand.
WHAS11 reached out to Aypa Power for comment Tuesday after the meeting and did not hear back from them.
Madison Council will meet Sept. 3 for the final vote on the zoning change.
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