February 16, 2012

no. Mr. Grossman asked if he knew of any structural changes to the tower since 1976 and Mr. Suppa replied no. Mr. Grossman asked Mr. Suppa if he reviewed the aerodynamics and Mr. Suppa said that he reviewed where the dishes will be placed on the tower. Mr, Grossman asked what would happen ifthey became detached from the tower during a storm; would they fly through the air. Mr. Suppa stated that he could not answer that question. Mr. Grossman asked Mr. Suppa what wind velocity they could sustain, Mr. Suppa stated that he did not do an evaluation of the wind velocity; it was not part of his presentation. He said that it is included in the report that the Board is not entering as an exhibit. Chairman Neuer stated that the Board will decide if the report is based on solid foundation. Mr. Quentzel asked Mr. Suppa who has the responsibility if something happens; would it be the owner or the entity performing the installation? Mr. Suppa stated that the tower would be responsible and the next witness will testify to that. Ms. Borg stated that the tower is made of stecl and asked if it would rust. Mr. Suppa stated that it’s galvanized and shouldn’t rust but it can. He said that periodic inspections will be done. Ms. Borg asked if the Board will ask for an inspection report because she wants to know the condition of the tower. Chairman Neuer stated that the Board will take that into consideration. Ms. Gabry asked Mr. Suppa if the dishes are welded on. Mr. Suppa stated that they are not welded but fastened to pipe mounts with sway bars and hurricane clamps. Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public had questions for this witness; there were no more questions for Mr. Suppa. Mr. Lavigne called his next witness. Mr. James C. Wolfson approached the podium and was sworn under oath, Mr. Wolfson detailed his education and work experience. He stated that he was a radio frequency specialist in routing microwave link systems and design. Mr. Buechler asked what the difference is between a radio frequency engineer and a radio frequency specialist. Mr. Wolfson stated that the engineer is licensed and he is not licensed. Mr. Buechler asked if Mr. Wolfson submitted a report to the Board and Mr. Wolfson replied that he did not. Chairman Neuer accepted his credentials as a radio frequency specialist in routing microwave link systems and design. Mr. Lavigne asked Mr.

port to the Board and Mr. Wolfson replied that he did not. Chairman Neuer accepted his credentials as a radio frequency specialist in routing microwave link systems and design. Mr. Lavigne asked Mr. Wolfson if he took photos of the site and tower and Mr. Wolfson replied yes, He stated that he personally took the photos being presented and they accurately depict what is up there on the site. Chairman Neuer entered the photographs into evidence as Exhibits A2 through F2. Mr. Wolfson described what was in the photos. He stated that there are 37 point to point dishes at different locations between Chicago and West Orange. Ms. Borg asked why they would need five dishes instead of two dishes. Mr. Wolfson stated that there are five locations from this tower; four to the east and one to the west.