HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Although the Reno County planning commission has set a tentative date to consider a wind farm in the county, NextEra Energy has yet to file an application for the project.

That came up during the Reno County Commission meeting Monday when one resident who may be affected by the project started asking questions.

County Counselor Joe O’Sullivan noted that the company would need to file the application by Jan. 15 for the planning commission to have time to prepare for a Feb. 21 proposal meeting. O’Sullivan told the commission that he expected it would be filed by Jan. 10.

Residents who live within 1,000 feet of a proposed wind tower property would receive a letter in the mail notifying them of any hearing concerning the proposal. Of course, any resident is able to call the planning department any time for information regarding the project.

When the issue comes before the planning commission is still tentative at this point.