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Qtummmttrt ttpnrt f . Wu tip mintawn &uttttj at t1 ctt1g of old fiend: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The January 22, 1986 meeting of the Committee of the Whole was called to order by Council President Beverlie Heck at 5: 30 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Puzzello, Zakrzewski, Braboy, Beck, and Serge, Kathy Barnard, Jack Matthews, Eugenia Schwartz, Marva Leonard, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, and members of the news media. Council President Beck noted that the purpose of the meeting was to continue discussion on Substitute Bill No 104-85 addressing satellite dish antennas. Mrs. Schwartz then passed out to the Committee members two recent articles addressing satellite receivers and the role of the FCC. She noted that final rules from the FCC would be forthcoming. It was .4-pr recommendation that no further action be taken by the City Council until both she and the Council Attorney had the opportunity to review the final FCC Rules in this area. • Councilman Beck noted that Councilman Taylor had advised her of his concern over roof mounting. She also noted her concern regarding setback requirements and noted that flag poles and rocks are not considered violations currently by the City. Councilman Beck also noted that "Chicago antennas" have been installed throughout the City. She stressed that the City must be consistent when regulating antennas. Mr. Jack Matthews then reviewed ground mounting. He also reviewed side mounting requirements. Mr. Matthews also noted that "an assembled device" requires a permit thus satellite dish antennas would have a permit requirement. Kathy Barnard noted that the ordinance was to protect consumers. • Mrs. Schwartz noted that the interpretation of existing zoning laws and the issue of grandfathering were all issues which must be addressed. Council President Beck noted that safety and aesthetics were valid considerations. However she thought that roof mounting in residential areas should be addressed in any proposed ordinance. She also noted that she had not found this issue to be a "burning issue" by her constituency. Kathy Barnard noted that the permit requirement would cost $15. 00. Councilman Voorde noted a better understanding of the safety issues as well as the placement issues. , Ig PA[IS PURt1CNIIO CO.