February 16, 2012

Suppa did not prepare this report and that it was prepared by American Tower. Chairman Neuer asked if the author of this report was present tonight and Mr. Lavigne replied no. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Suppa if he had performed any independent analysis concerning the structure of the tower. Mr. Suppa replied that he did not but will testify that he will come to the same conclusions as in the reports. Mr. Lavigne asked if there are building codes for the antenna attachments. Mr. Suppa replied yes and said that the tower company’s report is consistent with this. Chairman Neuer asked if detailed construction plans will be submitted to the Township’s Building Department and Mr. Suppa replied yes he will submit them. Chairman Neuer stated that no one is here to authenticate the engineering report. He said that the Board understands the witness is allowed to make his statements even though he never made any tests himself. The Chairman stated that he is not going to admit heresay and that structural integrity is very important to this Board. He said that, not knowing the structural integrity of the tower, adding five large dishes and not knowing how heavy they are, the Board will not enter this report into evidence. Mr, Sussman asked Mr. Suppa how much the dishes weigh. Mr. Suppa stated that the 8’ dishes weigh 400 Ibs. and the 10’ dishes weigh 600 lbs. each. Mr. Buechler asked when the tower was originally constructed and Mr. Suppa replied he would have to look that up. Mr. Lavigne stated that the tower was constructed in 1976. Mr. Bullock stated that he would like an additional update from a 1976 report. Mr. Lavigne stated that there are two reports and the one Mr. Suppa is referring to is new. Chairman Neuer stated that he cannot accept that report. He said that if they are not accurate, they are asking the Board to take it on faith and therefore he has a problem with this testimony. Mr. Suppa described the equipment and detailed where it will be placed. Mr. Lavigne asked Mr. Suppa if the applicant is proposing any lighting or signage and Mr. Suppa replied no. Chairman Neuer recessed the meeting at 9:44 pm The meeting resumed at 9:55 pm Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Suppa if he visited the site and Mr. Suppa replied yes. Chairman Neuer asked if he performed any kind of inspection of the tower noting any loose bolts, cracking or peeling and Mr. Suppa replied that

Suppa if he visited the site and Mr. Suppa replied yes. Chairman Neuer asked if he performed any kind of inspection of the tower noting any loose bolts, cracking or peeling and Mr. Suppa replied that he did not. Mr. Buechler asked how the dishes were brought in and attached to the tower. Mr. Suppa said by crane. Mr. Buechler asked if the witness was just assuming that is how the prior dishes were brought to the site. Mr. Suppa said that he was just guessing. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Suppa if his testimony is all assumption and Mr. Suppa replied yes. Mr. Grossman stated that Mr. Suppa’s opinions on the structure are based solely on the 1984 engincering report. Mr. Suppa stated that they are based on the 2011 signed and sealed report from American Tower. Mr. Grossman asked if he did a layout of the site when he visited it and Mr. Suppa said yes. Mr. Grossman asked if he evaluated the tower itself and Mr. Suppa replied