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Case 1:19-cv-12333 Document 1-4 Filed 11/13/19 'Page 26 of 43 <br /> on the lease,highlighting the Town EMS Antenna System and inquired whether that was the service to <br /> which Chief Rullo referred and the Chief confirmed that a system would enhance the repeater. The <br /> Chair further referenced the rent and one-time*payment of$100,000 Capital Contribution for the <br /> landlord's development,equipment and construction costs associated with communication equipment. <br /> Chief Rullo was unsure. Mr;Balzarini stated that,when reviewing the map of cell phone coverage, <br /> areas at South Cape Beach or Popponesset would still not be covered or be sporadic. Mr. Balzarini <br /> understood that there was a need for a cell tower and Chief Rullo stated that likely one cell tower <br /> would not solve the issue. Mr.Balzarini agreed that another tower may be necessary and inquired why <br /> it would not be placed correctly the first time. Chief Rullo believed that two towers would be <br /> necessary to address the coverage gap, adding that this application was a step in the right direction. <br /> Chief Rullo also expressed concern regarding the 5G network that could further tax the existing cell <br /> towers. <br /> Seeing no,additional speakers who supported or were neutral about,the application,the Chair invited <br /> comment from those who opposed the application and asked again for those who had not yet addressed <br /> the Board. <br /> Dana Robert,Degrass Road,quoted Ms.Thompson's description of an RFP from the last meeting, <br /> when asked whether other sites had been considered. Mr.Robert stated that there would be no reason <br /> to consider alternative sites if they were responding to an RFP. It was Mr.Robert's opinion that <br /> alternative sites should have been considered prior to the issuance of an RFP. As such,Mr.Robert <br /> contacted the Town Manager's office and spoke with Ms. Cook,requesting a list of other sites <br /> considered,but there was no document listing such sites. In communication with Towwn Manager . <br /> Rodney Collins,Mr.Robert was advised that the former Town Planner,Tom Fudala,had <br /> recommended the site and was-encouraged to speak with him regarding additional sites. It was Mr. <br /> Robert's opinion that, as the author of the RFP,Mr. Collins should have done his due diligence in <br /> selecting a site. It was the opinion of Mr.Robert that New Seabury should have been selected as the <br /> site iri order to-address the coverage issues for everybody. Mr.Robert agreed that improved coverage <br /> was necessary but that the cell tower,should be completed in the correct manner. According to the <br /> map coverage,400 people would continue to have no coverage. Mr.Robert submitted his email <br /> correspondence with the Town Manager's office to Mr. Lehrer,to be distributed to Board members. <br /> The Chair stated that,at the end,she would invite the project proponent to respond to comments. <br /> Frank DeSelene referenced the unreliable cell service in the area, and issues of safety and suggested <br /> that it seemed to be more practical to place the tower where it was needed in New Seabury, Mr. <br /> DeSelene stated that.the tower would likely be welcomed in New-Seabury and would solve the <br /> problem, adding that there was sufficient space to allow for the tower in New Seabury. <br /> Inessa Arsentyeva, Old Great Neck Road,had spoken previously but this time addressed concerns. <br /> regarding the tower's one mile location from the ocean and potential impacts in situations such as a <br /> tsunami. Mr.Balzarini suggested that the proposed cell tower would be located three miles from the <br /> ocean. Ms.Arsentyeva cited sources regarding communication tower impacts to the bird population. <br /> 6 <br />