Salmon Chapter Mr. Heacock advised Council that the District is funded by a per-parcel assessment fee and is a natural resource assistance agency authorized by the State of Washington and guided by the Washington State Conservation Commission. He advised Council that changes requested by Council at the meeting of September 4th regarding fencing and parking have been incorporated into the draft. He advised Council that several companies are ready to apply for permits and that staff met today to discuss department responsibilities and application forms. City Attorney McLean read the rules for conducting the public hearing and Mayor Thomasson declared the hearing open. WA Mr. Stiding praised the City for having the draft ordinance on the web for easy accessibility to download the information.
More flexibility needed as language is too tight on an exact description.
He would rather see it provide guidelines for staff to make the final determination of what is an antenna. This is an area where he feels staff should be empowered to make a final decision. Having to lease a larger parcel to provide for co-location is not standard policy with most carriers due to the insurance liability issues. WA Mr. Bennett further expanded on opposition to the 80 foot height restriction referenced by Ms. Reagan. He felt that if a carrier provides for additional space it should be an incentive rather than a requirement.