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./ V 01342 without a lot of study, weighing the historical value of the train and cost to restore it. The museum board feels that they need to focus on the restoration of the cars that they already have to make them functional and an engine could be added later. The board was informed that private groups have expressed the desire to restore the engine and underwrite the cost but this was not considered. The board members stated that they have received calls concerning this and would like Stuhr to open up the doors and let the community help. John Luna requested to speak to the county board concerning the integrating of the police forces and he encouraged the board to use extreme caution when considering this arrangement. He stated that the state patrol needs to be independent form the other law enforcement agencies. He stated he would like to review the interlocal agreement. 9:45 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING NEXTELL FOR A 300 FOOT COMMUNICATIONS TOWER: Humiston made a motion and Eriksen seconded to open the public hearing for the communications tower. Arnold, Eriksen, Hartman, Humiston, Jeffries, Lancaster, Landis and Logan all voted yes and none voted no. Motion carried. Chairman Hartman called for public participation Building Inspector Max Boerson provided the board members with information on the request from Nextell to put up a 300-foot communications tower. It is located on Hilltop Road west of Doniphan. It is set back 388 foot from the road and 70 feet from the south property line. This meets the county requirements. Regional Planning Director stated this application complies with the zoning requirements and they are requesting a conditional use permit for the tower. The regulations concerning the communications towers were written in 1970 and they were not a concern but the new plan needs to be updated. Safety and co-Iocation on the towers need to be addressed. The fees also need to be adjusted. Dick Spady stated he was against. He is with Mary Lanning Hospital Trust and expressed concern on the set back and the location. Mark Hollister stated he was against and he presented petitions from neighbors that are opposed to the site. He questioned if another site was available. Annette Hollister read a letter addressing concerns on the location of the tower, ice storms, ice melts, lightening strikes and the fall area of the tower. She also expressed concern on the radio waves and questioned if they would cause interference with other radios. Paul Reinhardt a representative of Nextell stated he worked with Building Inspector Max Boerson on the location of the tower and he complied with all of the county requirements. He acquired permission from the landowner and he has complied with the zoning regulations. He addressed the concerns on the radio frequencies and stated that these are controlled by government regulations. They do not like to build new towers because of the expense and the time it takes to build them. Craig White stated that he negotiated with Nextell and provided the property and he understands the concerns. He has towers east of him and he lives with it. This is progress and he does not feel that it is a problem they addressed the set back because of the safety concerns. He stated that the other site would require a road and there is no