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AT&T proposes 110-foot monopole behind Moyers Corners Fire Department; hearing referred to Planning Board
Summary
AT&T Mobility sought a special permit for a 110-foot monopole at 7200 Henry Clay Boulevard; the public hearing drew resident questions about trees, wildlife and noise and was referred to the Planning Board and adjourned to July 20, 2026.
The Town Board opened a public hearing on June 1 for a special permit application by AT&T Mobility to install a 110-foot monopole and associated equipment cabinets and generator on property at 7200 Henry Clay Boulevard, behind the Moyers Corners Fire Department.
Mark Fuentes of Airosmith Development described the plan: a 110-foot monopole with twelve antenna arrays within an 80-by-80-foot fenced compound on a parcel of about 3.61 acres leased from the fire department. Fuentes said the project is intended to remedy a service deficiency in and around the Town of Clay; he also said AT&T had inquired about using the nearby water tower but OCWA declined.
Councilor Eugene Young said he did not see areas of poor reception in town, while Councilor David Capria confirmed AT&T intends to rent space to other carriers. Councilor Courtney Gauthier asked whether 110 feet is standard; Fuentes said the height is lower than typical given the airport proximity. Commissioner Brian Bender said the Town Board can require a decommissioning plan as part of local approvals.
Members of the public asked whether trees would be removed and whether wildlife would be affected; Beverly Gibbs asked what exists on the land now and was told it is wooded. Greg Hart of the Moyers Corners Fire Department said a lease fee would help offset department costs. Ralph Turner asked whether the installation would create jobs; Fuentes said no permanent jobs would be created and that the cables/antennas would be limited to those necessary for improved service.
Deputy Supervisor Joseph Bick closed the public hearing and referred the application to the Planning Board for review and recommendation, and the Town Board formally adjourned the public hearing to July 20, 2026 at 7:35 P.M. (motioned and seconded; Ayes 6, Noes 0).
