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Telecommunications Board to make offer to purchase property Melodie Phelps News Editor The Telecommunications Board will make an offer to purchase property near the site of the cable television tower. During a meeting on Wednesday, February 16, the board agreed to make the offer of $15,000 for the 2.6 acres of property that is adjacent to the tower site. The property, which is where anchors for the tower are located, is currently being leased by the board at a cost of $500 per month. The board met in executive session to discuss the possible acquisition of property. After returning to open session, they voted to pursue the purchase of the land. The board also discussed the proposed fiber to the home upgrade project, which has not yet been funded. Board chairman Wade Upchurch noted that they are continuing to wait on a letter from the Governoršs Office of Local Development concerning the project. In the meantime, Upchurch suggested that the board go ahead and gather all the plans and information for a $7.5 million fiber upgrade project. Upchurch noted that the telecommunications service would need $1.5 million in money to leverage enough funding for a $7.5 million project. Upchurch indicated that $1 million remains in the statešs budget for this project. The board expects to have more information at its next meeting. Add a comment |
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