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Based on the current propagation studies conducted by Neptune, it has been determined that the two areas identified will serve as the optimal and secondary locations in the community at this time based on current technology.
- The optimal location is the center of the traffic circle located at Symphony Way and Orchestra Place
- The secondary location is at the pump station located at the far end of Symphony Way, off the walking trail. This location is not optimal. The location at the pump station is not optimal because it will not pick up all Symphony Village resident meters and is only considered as secondary location because of the possibility to add additional subscribers to the tower.
No formal contracts have been put in place. We are finalizing options to move forward with obtaining final quotes and pricing.
Based on the study the optimal location identified is in the traffic circle. The secondary location is not optimal as it does not provide transmission to every home in the community.
The cost listed below is an estimate from 2021, we have not obtained a more current quote since that time.
- Cost of Flag Pole – approximately $64,500 to include but not limited to materials, installation, concrete pour, labor, electrical wiring and other miscellaneous fees.
- Cost of Antenna – approximately $52,000 to include but not limited to materials, installation, concrete pour, labor and electrical grounding and other miscellaneous fees.
The actual project lifespan has not been formalized since we are in the beginning stages of the discovery and scoping phase. Upon final location determination, a formal project plan will be provided to outline the projects estimated start and completion dates. The flag pole itself has a 20- year warranty.
No special grounding or protection is needed for a flagpole whose mast enters the earth. It is automatically grounded, and lightning will simply travel down their length into the soil. Because the antenna is connected directly to the grounded source the same will happen if the antenna itself is struck. It is more likely that a tree will get struck then the flag pole and antenna.
Automatic Meter Read (AMR) and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters both have a 450MHz to 2.4GHz frequency range. (Cordless phones, baby monitors, remote car keys all fall into this range of frequency) https://www.neptunetg.com/globalassets/resources/white-papers/18-002281-wp-rf-health-effects-07.18.pdf
RF systems that are used for AMR and AMI systems fall into the category of non-ionizing radiation, as they do not have sufficient energy to change the structure of molecules with which they come in contact. (https://www.neptunetg.com/globalassets/resources/white-papers/18-002281-wp-rf-health-effects-07.18.pdf)
The Town intends to use the same power supply currently used to light the street lamp in the traffic circle. We anticipate no interruption of services during installation.
After speaking with the manufacturer, a large community repeater would not work in the current modernization platform. The size of an outdoor community repeater would be equivalent to that of an antenna tower
- Traffic disruptions will arise however; they will be minimum.
- The project team will provide specifics on any detours, closures, delays, etc., once the project has been finalized and prior to work beginning.
The 6000-gallon minimum usage threshold is set forth from previous rate studies completed by MSFG in 2014 and by Stantec in 2017 and 2018. These minimums will remain in effect once the system has been modernized.
- The flag pole can have no other satellites, antennas, or other equipment adorned as it is not designed for this purpose and would not support additional equipment items.
- The three-legged tower can support additional service provider equipment and the Town will enforce its right to lease to other utility companies as it sees fit.
The color of the pole is aluminum iodized so silver in color.
The modernization effort has been approved by Council – FY22.
A copy of the flag pole propagation study can be provided.
The shrubbery was a suggestion by the Town to help enhance the look of the flag pole in the circle. The Town will work with SV to determine who best to tend to the shrubbery planted in the circle.
IF a flag is flown, we will determine who best to lower and raise it daily.
Northbrook does have a water tower and it has an antenna at the top to read the communities meters.
While we appreciate the opportunity to work with Symphony Village - this meeting was assembled today to discuss and share information on the plans the Town has to modernize. The purpose of this modernization extends beyond Symphony Village as it affects the Town at large and not the single entity of Symphony Village and its residents.
Neptune conducted the propagation study and can provide credentials as needed.
That would not be feasible given the weight of the antenna and location of the clubhouse.
The purpose of the propagation study is to locate the most optimal locations within the community that will allow a signal reading to all residents, the sites were recommended based on the signal studies conducted.
The Waste and Waste Water Program Manager contacted three local real estate agents and it has been confirmed that a community flag pole does not reduce the value of any home within proximity of the flag pole or the community at large.
158MPH w/o flag 105MPH w/ flag.