March 27, 2014

Michael L. Bohlinger approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Bohlinger detailed his educational and professional background as a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey. He said that K.M. Consulting Engineers, Inc. is his employer, he has been working in this field for 52 years and that he has testified before this Board before. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Bollinger to state his relationship with Comprehensive Wireless; he replied he has no relationship with that company. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Bohlinger if he is going to testify about the structure; he replied yes. Vice Chairman Buechler accepted Mr. Bohlinger’s credentials as an expert in the field of engineering. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Bohlinger if he climbed the structure; he replied no. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Bohlinger how he inspected the tower; he said that he inspected the tower from the ground. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Bohlinger if he is going to testify to inspecting the tower from the ground; he replied yes. Vice Chairman Buehler asked Mr. Bohlinger how long he was at the site; he replied a half of an hour. Vice Chairman Buechler stated that the person who prepares the structural analysis report usually testifies as to the contents of that report and asked Mr. Pryor why the preparer of the report is not here to testify tonight. Mr. Sussman asked Mr. Bohlinger if he had anything to do with the preparation of the report that was submitted to this Board; he replied no. Mr. Pryor asked Mr. Bohlinger if he inspected the tower and reviewed the structural analysis report that was submitted to the Board; he replied yes. Mr. Pryor asked Mr. Bohlinger if he has reviewed other structural reports; he replied yes. Mr. Neuer stated that this Board is not going to accept his testimony regarding someone else’s report. Mr. Pryor stated that he wants Mr. Bohlinger’s testimony put on record. Vice Chairman Bucchler said that the structural analysis report that was submitted to this Board is not going to be entered into evidence because this witness did not prepare the report. He said that Mr. Bohlinger only read this report and visited the site for a half of an hour. Vice Chairman Buechler ruled that Mr. Bohlinger will not be allowed to testify. Mr. Pryor called his next witness.