April 24, 2014

Mr. Keller asked Mr. Albanese to describe the difference between the Sparta Quick Chek which is smaller, and the store being proposed; he said the Sparta store has the same products and the same set up as this one. Mr, Albanese said the only difference is possibly the indoor seating. Rosary Morelli approached the podium and stated that she lived at 22 Ralph Road. She asked Mr. Albanese if the gas station will be located on the west side; he replied yes. Ms. Morelli asked Mr. Albanese where a car would make a left hand turn to go into the site if they were traveling on the east side of Northfield Avenue; he said that the Traffic Engineer wilt answer those questions. Mr. Bullock stated, for the record, that just today he heard that there were plans to regulate the sale of e-cigarettes and make it the same as the sale of regular cigarettes. Chairwoman Gabry called for a recess at 9:23 pm. Chairwoman Gabry resumed the mecting at 9:35 pm. Christopher Harewood approached the podium and said that he is a reporter for the Alternative Press. Mr. Harewood requested permission to record the meeting; Chairwoman Gabry granted him permission to record the meeting. Mr, Albanese approached the podium and said that he was informed that Quick Chek’s policy on selling e-cigarettes is the same as their policy for selling regular cigarettes. Mr. Neuer stated, for the record, that the weakest statement someone can make is that “it is their policy” and he is not satisfied with that statement. He said he would like to hear more. Mr. Albanese said that they also have an outside company that shops in their stores, as a test, to see if they are in violation. Mr. Merklinger asked Mr. Albanese if they will be selling any alcoholic beverages; he replied no. Ms. Porter called her next witness. Grayson Murray approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Murray detailed his educational and professional background as a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey. He stated that he is a principal of Bohler Engineering the Engineering firm for this project. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Murray if he has worked on projects of similar size and scope; he replied yes, Mr. Neuer stated that the plans that the plans that were submitted to this Board are signed by a different person. Mr, Murray stated that he worked with Mr. Cahill on the plans.