07-06-2007, 02:09 PM
You know Wendy, If you're concerned over the cell towers, how they will look, how they will impact the value of your property, or how board members will vote, you can always approach those who have the power to approve or disapprove a cell tower and suggest that if they are in favor of cell towers and will vote to approve one, that they set the example by agreeing to have one erected on their property. Bet the response you get for why their property isn't a good location will also make for an interesting debate at a board meeting. When an elected individual has the luxury of voting yes or no when it does not involve them personally, they can wash over the personal impact on others, "the greater good" thing. But make them the ones personally impacted and suddenly…..
Example, I got a call from a resident who was complaining (real nasty) about the delay in getting a radar speed display sign installed. He went on and on about the children, some his. I explained that the delay was due to lack of property for installing the sign. The city does not own any property on his street but the physical roadbed. The curbs and beyond were private property. But since he was so concern about the children, how about I send over an authorization for us to use a 3' X 3' portion of his lawn for the sign. Guess how much concern he now had for the children?
Example, I got a call from a resident who was complaining (real nasty) about the delay in getting a radar speed display sign installed. He went on and on about the children, some his. I explained that the delay was due to lack of property for installing the sign. The city does not own any property on his street but the physical roadbed. The curbs and beyond were private property. But since he was so concern about the children, how about I send over an authorization for us to use a 3' X 3' portion of his lawn for the sign. Guess how much concern he now had for the children?