The Washington County Board of Supervisors passed the first reading of ordinance 24-04 for the purpose of regulating the placement of Wind Energy Conversion Systems at their Tuesday meeting. Supervisor Jack Seward Jr. shared his thoughts on the ordinance during discussion, “ The ordinance relates to the set-back distances in the unincorporated areas of Washington County. The second reading will be held during this week’s meeting. A public forum was held on Monday, December 9th in the courthouse, and opinions for and against wind energy were presented from the public.