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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, February 26, 2018 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />13. VERIZON AUTHORIZATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT <br />APPLICATION —Continued <br />that is used for maintenance of these systems and speak to them about the appropriate size and fit for that <br />area. <br />Printup asked whether they would go on existing infrastructure. <br />Barnhart indicated at French Creek Preserve Verizon is proposing to erect a new 90 -foot pole in a new <br />location and the existing pole would be removed. A brand-new pole would be erected at the golf course. <br />Walsh asked how big the pole is currently. <br />Barnhart stated to his knowledge it is a telephone pole. <br />Crosby asked what the benefit is to Verizon. <br />Barnhart stated Verizon has identified some connectivity issues. <br />Dankey asked how many cell phone towers are currently in the City. <br />Barnhart stated it is his belief that each of the City's water towers have an antenna but that he does not <br />have the exact number. <br />Ron Viera, Verizon representative, stated Verizon has coverage basically everywhere but some areas are <br />lacking capacity. These two areas have been pinpointed because they are lacking in capacity. Viera <br />indicated they are looking at a stealth type application at the golf course where the equipment is internal <br />to the pole. A flag can be mounted on the pole as well. Viera stated in some cases they make the tower <br />look like a pine tree. <br />Walsh asked if this would strictly be for Verizon. <br />Viera stated the two antennas would be for Verizon but that there is room for another vendor's equipment <br />as well. <br />Dankey asked who would own the tower and manage it. <br />Viera stated the City would own the land and Verizon would pay a monthly fee. Viera stated Verizon <br />rents a space on the water tower. <br />Dankey asked how long the lease would be. <br />Viera stated it would be a long-term lease and would cover 25 years. Viera noted the higher pole is <br />needed to get above the pine trees. <br />Printup asked whether the tower at the golf course would resemble a pine tree. <br />Viera stated that is one option. <br />Page 8 of 13 <br />