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Scottsville council keeps current cell-tower lease amid review of proposals
Summary
Council members reviewed competing cell-tower lease proposals, discussed a 15% rent increase and right-of-first-refusal language, and opted to remain on the current contract while staff follows up; the current-lease projection quoted in the meeting was about $1,420,000 if extended to 2059.
Councilors reviewed several proposals related to a local cell-tower lease. The chair said the carrier's most recent offer included a 15% increase and put a right-of-first-refusal clause in the draft; councilors discussed the tradeoffs of shorter versus longer contract terms and legal constraints highlighted by the town attorney. "One of the things they have offered is a right of 1st refusal," the chair said while describing the lease language under negotiation.
During discussion a finance-focused member noted that staying with the current contract through 2059 would project approximately $1,420,000 in total payments, a figure offered in the meeting packet. Council voted to remain with the current contract for now, moving to preserve the town's negotiating position while staff explores alternatives and legal implications. The motion to stay with the current contract was moved and seconded and later recorded as passing in the meeting vote sequence.
