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February 22, 2000 workers with mortgage payments, 43 with rental payments, and 20 with electricity bills. Approximately 40% are from the City and 60% from the County [of Henry]. Overall, we've helped approximately 500 families and 1,300 individuals." Council considered a Special Use Permit request by CFW-Intelos to construct a telecommunications monopole at 406 Bridge Street or 409 South College Street. Wayne D. P. Knox; Planning, Zoning, and Housing Manager, stated, "On February 17, 2000, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously approved the 406 Bridge Street site. At the Public Hearing, only two. adjacent' property owners expressed concerns---one regarding health, and the other regarding insurance and liability coverage. The 409 South College Street was unanimously approved on November 18, 1999." Council Member Roop asked, "What is the collocation capacity?" Mr. Knox replied, "Four at the Bridge Street site and two to three at the South College Street site." Gary Summers, of CFW-Intelos, stated, "Thank you for your patience. I just ask for a decision; I won't comment on either site." Mayor Crabtree declared the Public Hearing open. J. B. Travis, of 401 Fifth Street, asked, "How large is the pole once it leaves the ground?" Mr. Knox replied, '"It is 7 feet in' diameter and 150 feet in height." Thelma Pinkard, of 208 Park Street, stated, "Every citizen deserves to live in a safe and clean community. It's time to clean up Southside. lt~s up to Council to make a decision." Buddy Eanes stated, "If the College Street site is selected, I'll reinvest the first $1,000 rent. collected from CFW-Intelos in landscaping. My wife, Marsha, wilt help with the plans. I received my citation today for property maintenance violations on the property at the corner of Broad and Aaron Streets. We're working very hard to clean up my properties. However, there's two trailers on College Street that need to be