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Board authorizes manager to negotiate cell‑tower lease at Sowers Ferry Road
Summary
The Board authorized the town manager to negotiate and execute a lease for a cell tower on public works property at Sowers (Stowers) Ferry Road after staff described a negotiated 25‑year term (reduced to avoid upset‑bid statutory procedures), an $18‑month due‑diligence option and $1,200/month initial rent; neighbors will be invited to rezoning/site hearings.
The Spencer Town Board voted to authorize the town manager to negotiate and execute a contract for a cell tower to be located on Town Public Works property at Sowers (Stowers)/Sowers Ferry Road.
Mr. Blunt presented the proposal and said the company initially sought a 40‑year lease, which would have triggered state statutory procedures treating the transaction like a sale and requiring an upset‑bid process. Negotiations produced a 25‑year lease term, which Mr. Blunt said avoids…
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