HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07Resolution 2018-07
Resolution Opposing Loss of Local Control Concerning
Installation and Operation of New Wireless Equipment in Municipalities
WHEREAS, in the 2017 General Assembly Session localities worked with the telecommunications
industry ("the industry") to pass S131 282, which was a compromise bill providing a pathway to small cell
telecommunications facilities to be located on existing structures; and
WHEREAS, VML and VACo and the industry agreed to discuss how to assist underserved areas after the
session; and
WHEREAS, the industry officials did not engage in meaningful discussions regarding underserved areas
and only wanted to discuss a further erosion of local land use authority regarding new structures; and
WHEREAS, 2018 legislation by the Industry (HB1258 and S6405) proposes to eliminate most local control
over the installation and operation of new structures and the replacement of current technology; and
WHEREAS, this legislation mandates a ministerial process which eliminates the ability for local officials,
residents and businesses to have meaningful input into decisions affecting the character of their own
communities; and
WHEREAS, this legislation represents a shift in authority, moving decision-making authority from the
community and local elected officials to for-profit corporations that install wireless equipment; and
WHEREAS, the wireless equipment installations can have significant health, safety and aesthetics
impacts but those companies have little, if any, interest in taking into account those concerns that
potentially conflict with their profit margins.
NOW THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia sitting in
regular session this 6` day of February 2018, does hereby protest and oppose the proposed loss of local
authority regarding the siting and placement of wireless equipment installations both in our community and
in municipalities throughout the Commonwealth;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council does hereby direct the Clerk of Council to send a copy of
this resolution to the state delegates and senators representing the Town of Pulaski, Virginia; Delegate
Nick Rush and Senator A. Benton Chafin, Jr., the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the
Virginia Municipal League.
This resolution is effective upon adoption and is hereby adopted this 6th day of February 2018 by the duly
recorded vote of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia as follows:
James A. Radcliffe -Aye
Gregory C. East -Absent
David L. Clark -Aye
ATTEST:
David N. Quesenberry
Clerk of Council
Joseph K. Goodman -Aye
H.M. Kidd -Aye
Lane R. Penn -Aye
THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA
BY: 4j_0
Robert N. Glenn
Mayor