City sets hearing for wireless service use of water tower

    The Clear Lake City Council discussed a wireless services lease agreement with CL Tel Wireless Inc. at its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 15.
    A public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, to consider the agreement.
    The city already has a contract with Nextel, which pays $1,500 per month in exchange for locating an antenna on Clear Lake’s north water tower.
    Tom Lovell, CL Tel general manager, explained the firm proposes placing units on the city’s three water towers.  He called the technology which will be used less obstusive than the microwave dishes the public currently sees on towers.  
    “We have one on the tower in Ventura for the past year and a half and I’ll bet no one has noticed it,” said Lovell.
    He explained CL Tel  has decided to offer  i wireless cellular service and the agreement with the city will provide signal without i wireless erecting a new tower.  
    “We look forward to being able to provide enhanced services to the city and its citizens,” said Lovell.