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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 />