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Board informed of potential cell-tower lease near Harnett Central campus
Summary
Staff told the board a telecommunications company has inquired about leasing district land between Harnett Central High and Middle schools for a cell tower; staff recommended a seldom-used pines area and said public notice and a board resolution would precede any agreement.
District staff updated the board on a proposal by a telecommunications company to lease a portion of district land near Harnett Central High School and Harnett Central Middle School for a cell tower. The staff presentation described multiple months of negotiation with the company and said the provider typically approaches public entities first when seeking sites.
Assistant staff explained the preferred location is an underused pines area between the two schools and said the company has preliminarily viewed the site and found it suitable. Staff outlined the next procedural steps: a 30-day newspaper notice of intent and a board resolution preceding any final agreement. The presenter estimated February as the earliest practical timing for formal action, subject to final contract language and public notice requirements.
Board members asked about potential conflicts with future athletic-field expansions; staff said the suggested site should not interfere with planned facilities. No final decision was taken at the meeting.
