1st Lt. Mike Brown of the Michigan State Police West Branch Post told commissioners that sustained reductions in patrol coverage could undermine prevention and response capabilities across Ogemaw County and described recent call volumes and staffing plans.

Council approved a master-lease and option allowing Atlas Tower to pursue permits and potential construction of a 70-foot monopole at 226 Paradise Road; Atlas representative said federal reviews (FAA, FCC NEPA, tribal consultation) and carrier interest (Verizon) guide the timeline.

At a June courtesy review, Verizon’s experts told the Point Pleasant Beach Planning Board that a proposed 170‑foot monopole at 416 New Jersey Ave would replace antennas on the municipal water tank, restore and improve wireless coverage and meet FCC exposure limits; residents raised concerns about visual impact, maintenance and lease terms.

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional-use and special-development permit for a 55-foot wireless facility disguised as a water tank at 8040 16th Street to fill a documented coverage gap; applicant said the site will support FirstNet capabilities for first responders and the county expanded the notice radius to 1,500 feet.

The Board of Adjustment approved American Tower’s request to raise an existing wireless tower near the University of South Alabama from 149 feet to 172 feet to add a T‑Mobile 5G antenna. The board granted height, setback and residential‑separation variances despite the tower lying about 10 feet closer to student housing than the code’s 150% separation standard.

The commission approved a PUD amendment to permit a 145‑foot monopole to host Verizon and other carriers at the Inverness Walmart site, requiring a 6‑foot obscuring fence and landscape buffer though an easement limited one portion of the required buffer area.

After extensive public comment and technical presentation from carriers, the council approved a special-use permit for a 175-foot monopole cell tower on MUD-owned land near Highlands Boulevard. The decision drew a 4-3 vote; ZAPCO had recommended approval for a 15-year permit but the applicants stated carriers prefer a longer lease term.

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