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Board discusses potential cell towers on PPL parcel; no authorization to spend township funds
Summary
A consultant identified up to four towers on PPL property (three usable, one in wetlands) and potential annual revenue of about $30,000; the engineer recommended an updated wetland delineation; the Board took no action pending a draft lease from Diamond Communications and clarity on subdivision costs.
Township staff and the Board discussed engineering expenses tied to a PPL-owned parcel being considered for cell coverage improvements. Diamond Communications identified four towers on the property; staff said three are potentially usable while one sits in a wetland. Township estimates indicated that leasing two towers could generate approximately $30,000 per year in revenue.
The Township Engineer reported that the existing wetland delineation dates to before 2003 and recommended a new delineation prior to any subdivision or lease work. Solicitor Scott MacNair noted that PPL declined to pay for subdivision costs. Board members recalled a prior understanding to obtain a draft lease from Diamond Communications before authorizing Township expenditures. No motion was made and no Township funds were committed at the meeting.
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