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Elite Towers pitches communication towers on district land as revenue source; board asks for full June presentation

5064641 · May 8, 2025

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Summary

Representatives from Elite Towers described a proposal to site communication (cell and emergency services) towers on Sachem property to generate rental income; the board agreed to invite a fuller presentation at its June 4 meeting so the community can ask questions.

Representatives of Elite Towers briefed the Sachem Central School District board May 7 on a proposal to site communication towers on district property as a source of rental income and asked for the opportunity to present details at a future meeting.

Tanya, a representative of Elite Towers, said the company works with school districts and other public properties to develop wireless-telecommunications facilities and can structure rental agreements that generate recurring revenue for a district. Tanya said the installations can host cellular carriers as well as emergency-service communications and are not limited to one type of service.

"This way that you're able to generate some questions, short comments from the public as well. But again, it's just another avenue for revenue for the district, which we have been successful in, providing for another district," Tanya said, referencing work the company has done for other districts.

Board members said they would place the proposal on a future agenda for a full presentation and community comment; the board discussed scheduling a detailed presentation for the first meeting in June (June 4) so residents could ask questions. No contract or authorization was taken at the May 7 meeting; the board’s response was to invite a formal presentation and to solicit public feedback at that time.

The company and the board did not discuss lease terms, siting specifics, environmental or zoning reviews, or proposed revenue amounts at the May 7 briefing. Board members noted the matter will require a formal agenda item, community engagement and likely further review of legal, zoning and health-and-safety considerations before any agreement is approved.