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Board authorizes chair to comment on proposed 199‑foot Bridger Tower Section 106 notice
Summary
Facing a Section 106 notice for a proposed ~199‑foot telecommunications tower outside city limits, the board agreed to authorize the chair to submit comments by the July 4 deadline if members identify cultural or view‑shed concerns; members emphasized that the board's comment is advisory and does not approve construction.
The board reviewed a Section 106 notice for a proposed telecommunications tower—listed at approximately 199 feet tall—on property outside city limits. Members raised the view‑shed question for FE Warren Air Force Base (a national historic landmark) and whether the base's cultural‑resources staff should be consulted about visibility impacts.
Board members clarified their role: a Section 106 comment from the board is advisory and does not authorize construction. The board moved (mover: speaker 7; second: speaker 9) to authorize the chair to file comments by the July 4 deadline if members identify issues of potential historic significance; the motion passed. Staff explained mitigation, when required, would be negotiated through the board's recommendation to the governing body and any formal agreement.
