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Board debates T‑Mobile proposal to occupy East Everest water tower; requests more information and tables action
Summary
Trustees discussed a revised T‑Mobile co‑location proposal that would occupy ground space and tower capacity at East Everest Avenue for $3,500/month (5‑year term with escalation); trustees raised engineering, telemetry, sunset clause and pricing concerns and voted to table final approval pending additional analysis and comparables.
The Board received a revised lease proposal from T‑Mobile to install equipment on the East Everest Avenue water tower and a fenced ground pad. Staff reported a proposed rent of $3,500 per month with a five‑year term and 10% escalation over the term; trustees compared that figure to a nearby Rothschild agreement (reported at about $4,006.68/month with a 4% escalator) and questioned whether Weston’s offer represents fair market value for a larger ground footprint.
Trustees raised multiple operational issues: the tower’s age and lifecycle, potential impacts to the village’s telemetry and existing attachments, whether lease language can prohibit additional contractors without opening the lease for renegotiation, and the need for a sunset clause in case the tower is replaced. The vendor offered up to $2,500 to cover initial attorney review; staff noted the village would pay additional legal costs if the review exceeded that amount. One trustee suggested increasing the monthly rent (figures discussed included $4,500–$5,500) or basing rent on a per‑square‑foot ground value comparable to other municipal agreements.
After an initial motion to continue pursuing the lease with staff, trustees voted to table the item to a future meeting so staff can return with engineering confirmation, comparable lease data, and recommended lease terms (including sunset and contractor provisions).
