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Gilmer council approves location comments for railroad communications tower, staff says no historic properties impacted
Summary
Council approved comments supporting a proposed railroad communications tower location within city limits after City Manager Mary Bullock told the council the site will not impact historic properties; vote was unanimous.
The Gilmer City Council on Feb. 10 approved providing comments supporting a proposed railroad communications tower location within the city limits after staff advised that the location would not impact any historical properties.
Mayor Tim Marshall introduced the item and City Manager Mary Bullock explained potential historical‑property impacts, stating the location will not affect historic properties. Based on that input, Mayor Pro‑Tem Pete Herrmann moved to approve the location and provide comments regarding potential historical properties impacted; Councilmember Brian Williams seconded and the motion passed 5–0.
The minutes do not list the tower applicant, permit conditions, or required state or federal reviews for communications‑tower siting; the council’s action was limited to approving the location and providing comments on historical impacts.
