HomeMy WebLinkAboutPS WIRELESS EXEMPTION 2005 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING DEPARTMENT SUBMITTAL FORMS2-joyce motion Town of North Andover
Request to Include Article For May 9, 2005 Annual Town Meeting
(Town Division/Department)
Submitted by: _Police Department
(Name of Department/Division)
(Name of Division Director)
_Chief Richard Stanley
(Name of Department Director, if applicable)
Date: _Dec. 20, 2004
Requested Article:
An amendment,to Section 8.9 Wireless Service Facilities and all other sections of the Town
by-law or regulations pertaining to wireless or wired communications systems, radio towers
and antennas, to exempt public safety from those Town by-laws and other Town
regulations limiting their use.
Draft Motion:
To exempt the Town of North Andover Police and Fire Departments from the
requirements of Section 8.9 Wireless Service Facilities and all other by-laws that restrict or
control the modifying or erecting of towers, antennas of the use of wireless or wired systems
that would be used to enhance radio communications or access to other Town, Federal or
State agencies and departments.
Reason(s) for Article:
The Police and Fire Departments have special circumstances that must allow for
unhindered establishment and use of the best communications technology available
to respond to emergencies and disasters.
Attachments:
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Approved by Town Manager: Date:
Approved by Town Counsel: Date:
(as to form)
Approved by Bond Counsel: Date:
(for borrowing articles).
Approved by Board of Selectmen: Date:
(For inclusion in the warrant, majority vote required):
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