Carson, who outlined plans for a 190-foot tower to be placed on Whippoorwill Hill, said the compound housing the tower would be a 75-foot square surrounded by a fence topped with barbed wire.

He said the tower would not be visible from Route 27.

The tower, a lattice construction 24 feet at the base tapering to four or six feet at the apex, would support up to eight cellular carriers.

One question that arose from the discussion was that of a public water supply located in Whippoorwill Mobile Home Park.

According to a letter Planning Board Chairman Steve Jarrett received prior to the meeting, any construction needs to be at least 300 feet from the supply.

Carson said that he would work with Wiscasset Code Enforcement Officer Stuart Wyman to make sure the construction falls within the boundaries of the law.

Given the case, youve saved me a tremendous amount of time, Carson said in reference to the water supply. Ill make sure that translates into the tower being built to at least, if not more, than what the law requires.

He said he could arrange for some preliminary soil testing to determine the extent of the work that needs to be done.

It is Wyman, and not the planning board, who has jurisdiction over the project.

Planning Board Member Al Cohen said instead of a moratorium as Ethier suggested, the board should research ordinances in other towns and make a recommendation for Wiscasset. Currently, the town has no ordinance governing cell towers.

Cohen said he would rather regulate than prevent cell tower placement.

Both Jarret and fellow member Ray Soule agreed with Cohens opinion.

Carson volunteered to help with the formulation of an ordinance. He said he has a background in land use planning and has helped create laws that benefit both the industry and the municipality.

Jarrett said the planning board should look into the issue and then make recommendations to the towns Ordinance Review Committee.