Presenter estimates high-capital buildout and a small number of high-skilled local jobs

Board members asked about capital costs and local economic benefits. Estimates discussed during the meeting ranged from tens of millions for substation work to broader CapEx figures into the low hundreds of millions for building and infrastructure. Charlie said property improvements would be assessed and noted the company often purchases local housing for staff during intensive work periods.

On employment, Charlie projected 18 onsite staff in steady operation and said many roles would be technical and salaried; he gave a median senior operator wage figure in the U.S. as an example. Board members said the county will evaluate tax and school-district implications as part of its review and ordinance work.