A proposed cell tower in Baldwin was put on hold at Monday night’s meeting for a little while longer. Some of the council members expressed wanting time to look through the information they had received from Vertical Bridge, the company that will be erecting the tower.
The proposed 250-foot tower will be located on Traditions Drive, mere blocks from downtown in a residential area and just a block from Baldwin Elementary School. Though the council tabled the matter Monday night, there was some indication that some of the members may not be in favor of the project.
Council member Kerri Davis indicated that she had already started talking to neighbors in that area. She told the council that they were not in favor of the project. Council member Maarten Venter indicated that he was not thrilled with the idea. He and Council member Erik Keith both wanted more time to look over the information.
The council will revisit the proposal at least two more times next month. Chief Administrative Officer Emily Woodmaster explained that they had a public hearing scheduled at the next work session on Tuesday, February 6. Since the council tabled the first reading of the special use permit Monday night, the next available time for the first reading will be on Monday February 12.
