May 24, 2011 Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Diane Rupnow, May 24th at 12:00 PM. Those in attendance were Diane Rupnow, Mike Tremblay, Melissa Driscoll, Suzette Tremblay and Leslie Hall.

 

Diane informed all that the cell phone public hearing the end of June was postponed

tentatively to the end of July. The “Planning Commission” meets prior to the Town Board’s meeting the 3rd Tuesday of the month. She will attend and present the new verbiage to the Planning Commission.

 

Mike addressed the committee with the information he found out on the coverage

of cell towers. He informed the group that the coverage ranges approximately

10 to 11 miles from a 400’ tower vs 5 - 6 miles from a 200’ tower. This also would

depend on the foliage and land formations that might be in the way. The AT & T tower located on Beauregard Lake Road could cover most of Barnes but no one knows if the various vendors will put antennas on it. Leslie stated that on a 200’ tower three locaters is the current limit. Mike continued with explaining the technology and capability of

the technology to the group.

 

Diane asked for suggestions from the committee “to come up with the

correct verbiage that addresses the density and scenic attributes of the area” concerning the cell towers. Mike and Melissa stated they were confused as to the direction of the committee. A discussion followed as to the purpose of the committee. Diane stated that the committee was supposed to review the recommended verbiage from the study group and revise it as the committee sees fit. Mike and Melissa expressed that was not their understanding they had received from the board. Diane informed the group she had limited time to devote to the committee if the town board’s direction was anything other than she understood it to be. Melissa asked if the Town Board can deny or accept the tower and if so what is the point?

 

Diane read to the group the Plan Commission current verbiage and then the

Study Group’s suggested changes. The committee came up with a verbiage

they all could agree on. Diane read the verbiage to the group, Mike made a motion and

Melissa 2nd the motion. Diane said “Ya” , Motion carried.

 

The following is the verbiage change sent from Diane Rupnow, Chairperson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As stated above Diane said she would pass the committee’s verbiage change on to the town board and Planning Commission meeting.

 

Meeting Adjourned

Notes Written by Suzette Tremblay