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Minutes · Feb 16, 2012

February 16, 2012

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Mr. Lavigne asked Mr. Wolfson why they are dish style and not panel style. Mr. Wolfson stated that FCC does not allow panel antennas; they do not meet the requirements. Mr. Lavigne asked Mr. Wolfson how the dishes are installed, Mr. Wolfson stated that there is a pulley on top of the tower and they hoist the dish up. He said that they use anchor men and it is not necessary to use a crane. Mr. Quentzel asked Mr. Wolfson if there was any other location in this area that they looked at and Mr. Wolfson stated that they looked at many. Ms. Borg asked Mr. Wolfson if the dishes could be smaller if they put more towers in other locations. Mr, Wolfson stated that he would have to talk to his customer and see if he wants to change his requirements. Mr. Lavigne asked Mr. Wolfson if he ever used larger dishes then the one’s being proposed. Mr. Wolfson said yes, that they have used 12’ dishes. Ms. Borg asked if all the antennas look the same. Mr. Lavigne stated that he spoke to the applicant and they would match, as close as possible, the dish to the color of the tower. Mr. Bullock asked Mr. Wolfson how much the cover on the dish weighs. Mr. Wolfson stated that he didn’t know. Mr. Bullock asked if the radome covers ever come off and Mr. Wolfson stated that they rarely see one come off. Mr. Wolfson stated that the radomes are attached on and stretched over the lip of each dish.. He said they bolt the clamps and pull the radomes over the antenna. Ms. Borg asked if the radomes can be grey instead of white. Mr. Wolfson stated that they have not developed a paint that stays on the material. Ms. Borg said that she thinks they would look better all one color. Mr. Lavigne said he will put that question to his client. Ms. Borg asked if part of the maintenance is painting it. Mr. Wolfson stated that the maintenance is only for avoidance of interference of the wave. Mr. Lavigne said he will ask his client if painting could be part of the maintenance. Chairman Neuer advised Mr. Lavigne that the meetings end promptly at 11pm. Mr. Lavigne stated that he only has the Planner left as a witness. Chairman Neuer advised him that he can start but he recommended that they come back to the next meeting on March 15", He also said that they will be placed first on the agenda for that meeting. Mr. Lavigne checked with his Planner’s availability and agreed to come back on March

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back to the next meeting on March 15", He also said that they will be placed first on the agenda for that meeting. Mr. Lavigne checked with his Planner’s availability and agreed to come back on March 15%, Chairman Neuer asked the Board secretary to send the Township's consulting engineer, Eric Keller, a copy of the applicants engineering report. He also stated that the applicant needs to submit the owner’s authorization by March 5", ten days before the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Neuer at 10:51: February 16, 2012 yy YWil2. Rose DeSena Zoning Board Secretary 10

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