The Brown County Commission continues to consider the hiring of an attorney to assist the county in contract negotiations should a company decides to construct a wind farm in the county.

Several members of the Brown County Liberty Alliance met with the commission Monday to discuss the matter.

Jessica Gigstad said the Alliance has not taken a stand for or against wind turbines at this time.

She discussed concerns raised by some Nemaha County residents over the final contract that was negotiated with NextEra Energy for the Solider Creek Wind Farm. Kansas City Attorney James Neeld, who Brown County is considering hiring, represented Nemaha County in their contract negotiations. Gigstad said the residents felt Neeld could have done a better job and she encouraged commissioners to investigate some other options.

Alliance member Lucas Heinen said he would like to see the county look at a land use attorney first.

Commissioner Bill Pollock has been in contact with attorneys specializing in wind energy and continues to contact attorneys.

Commission Chairman Rich Luhmkuhl said no wind energy company has approached the county and commissioners are just trying to be proactive.