GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Brown County officials say that progress has been made in negotiations regarding the former Pulliam Plant site in Green Bay, and the deadline has now shifted.
As a result of the progress, the State of Wisconsin has extended the deadline until June 3 at 5 p.m. for an agreement to be reached regarding part of the former Pulliam Plant site, moving the coal piles to the area.
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The following statement from Brown County Deputy Executive Jeff Flynt was sent to Local 5:
Due to the progress we are making in negotiations with C. Reiss, the State of Wisconsin has granted an extension of its deadline until Tuesday, June 3rd, at 5:00 p.m. for C. Reiss and Brown County to reach an agreement on leasing a portion of the former Pulliam Plant site.
Jeff Flynt, Brown County Deputy Executive
Brown County Board Supervisor Pat Evans gave the following statement to Local 5:
“I’m a little disappointed they were not able to reach an agreement today, but I’m happy about the extension. I’m looking forward to us getting a deal done and I believe the state will come through with the funding.”
Pat Evans
Last week, State Senator Eric Wimberger, R-Oconto, sent a letter requesting an extension of the deadline and not to revoke the $15 million grant that was established to help fund any coal pile movement.
That letter, courtesy of Senator Wimberger’s office, can be read in full below:
According to the statement from Jeff Flynt, county officials do not expect to make any more comments until an agreement has been reached.
