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Minutes · May 23, 2013

May 23, 2013

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Mr. Shoulson presented a photo and asked Mr. Schlanger to describe it. Mr. Schlanger stated that it was an aerial photo of the property. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Shoulson who took the photo; Mr. Shoulson said that the photo was taken from Bing maps on the internet. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Shoulson if the photo accurately depicts the current site; Mr. Shoulson replied yes. Chairman Neuer asked to have the aerial photo marked as Exhibit A-1 and entered into evidence. Mr. Shoulson asked Mr. Schlanger if the orange area in the photo is the area in question; Mr. Schlanger replied yes. He said that the orange area is where the 5’ fence will be installed along the front yard on Wessman Drive. Mr. Schlanger said that the rest of the fencing, that is currently being installed on each side of the property, is also 5’ and there is no issue with that. Mr. Shoulson asked Mr. Schlanger what else they will be doing to the exterior to protect the property from hazard. Mr. Schlanger said that they will be installing bollards. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Schlanger where the bollards would be installed; Mr. Schlanger said that they will be set in from the driveway toward the building. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Schlanger how many bollards they will be installing; Mr. Schlanger said they will be installing five (5) or six (6) permanent bollards and two (2) or three (3) removable ones. Mr. Schlanger said that they also have security personnel, who are members of the Synagogue, watching the premises. Mr. Shoulson asked Mr, Schlanger if there is access to the property from Wessman Drive; Mr. Schlanger said yes that there is pedestrian access from Wessman Drive. He said that the fence along the front yard on Wessman Drive will have a double gate with a combination lock on it. Mr. Shoulson asked Mr. Schlanger if he went over this with the Fire Department; Mr. Schlanger replied yes. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Schlanger what the purpose of the gate was on Wessman Drive; Mr. Schlanger said that they will keep the gate closed for unwanted traffic and open for members to access the site. Chairman Neuer asked how this would work if there was a combination lock on. the gate. Mr. Schlanger said that the members on Wessman Drive will have the combination to the lock. Chairman Neuer questioned the security of the gate with so many people having the combination; Mr. Schlanger said that they are

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that the members on Wessman Drive will have the combination to the lock. Chairman Neuer questioned the security of the gate with so many people having the combination; Mr. Schlanger said that they are going to change the combination from time to time. Chairman Neuer asked why they are installing a gate on Wessman Drive and not a solid fence; Mr. Schlanger said that many members enter the Synagogue from Wessman Drive because it is easier. Chairman Neuer said that the purpose of the fence is for security and if the combination is not kept under lock and key then it is worthless. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Schlanger if Homeland Security and the Police Department approved the combination lock on the gate; Mr. Schlanger replied yes. Mr. Schoulson asked Mr. Schlanger if they received written proof from the Police Department; Mr. Schlanger replied yes. Mr. Schoulson presented a memo from Police Chief Abbott. Chairman Neuer asked to have the memo from Police Chief Abbott, dated 5/13/13, marked as Exhibit A-2 and entered into evidence. Mr. Schoulman presented a photo and asked Mr. Schlanger to describe the photo; Mr. Schlanger said that it was a photo of the formal fence that is being installed. He said that the photo shows

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