2009 Annual Report - Belknap County

Minutes of the Belknap County Convention
Meeting February 9, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Members Present: Representatives Millham, Veazey, Nedeau, Merry, Fields, Pilliod,
Bolster, Miller, Flanders, Russell, Boyce, Reever, Wendelboe, Arsenault,
Swinford and St. Cyr.
Also present: Commissioners Boothby, Philpot, Administrator Shackett, and
Greg Goddard from Gunstock, County Department heads, Admin Assistant Bovill,
members of the press, members of the public and outside agencies.
The meeting began with the pledge of allegiance.
1. Cell Tower Project: Greg Goddard, Gunstock General Manager explained
that a new more current tower is needed where the Crown Atlantic LLC
tower currently exists on Rowe Ridge. All the local carriers/providers are
on that tower. The intention is to construct the new tower right next to the
old tower and then to move the existing equipment from the old tower to
the new tower. Ultimately, once this is complete, the old tower will be removed.
This will be an extension from the term of the current lease. This
will provide additional revenue to Gunstock. In addition, the company has
agreed to also install 3 additional repeater antennas for Gunstock if they
supply the equipment. Greg is also trying to get a camera installed on top
at the summit. If he is successful they will install that for Gunstock too.
This new agreement will extend the lease out over 50 years (automatically
renewing every 5 years). In order for this to take place, it needs to be ratified
by the County Convention. M/Reever, S/Boyce to approve and ratify this
extension of lease as presented by Gunstock Manager. Rep. Nedeau asked to
amend the motion by adding that the old tower needs to be removed within a
60 day period after final completion of the new tower. S/Boyce to include in
motion. Discussions ensued. Chair Millham asked for public input. There
being none. All in favor. Opposed, none. Unanimously approved. Motion
carries.
2. HB 253: Chair Millham explained that last week, HB 253 regarding a
change in the Gunstock statute was heard by the House Municipal and
County Government Committee. Rep. Pilliod has introduced an amendment
in response to the concerns of the County Commissioners. Rep. Pilliod, Bol-
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