April 19, 2012

Chang said no because the codes have changed. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Chang if the tower proposes any danger today. Mr. Chang said yes that ice and wind at 180 mph proposed a danger today. Chairman Neuer asked who has been in touch with the owner of the tower and Mr. Goldberg stated that he has. Chairman Neuer asked if the owner of the tower has agreed to make the improvements and Mr. Goldberg said yes. Mr. Goldberg stated that if the application is approved to make it a condition that the modifications must be made. Chairman Neuer asked how long it would take to make the upgrade and Mr. Chang said at least one month. Chairman Neuer told Mr. Goldberg that he may not finish tonight and before the next meeting the board wants something from the owner stating that they will comply and the work will be done within 90 days. Ms. Borg stated that the owner must upgrade now. Mr. Buechler said that is not relevant to this application. Mr. Goldberg stated that, if the application is approved, these modifications will be made. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Goldberg what if the application is not approved; he said that Mr. Chang just testified that the tower is not up to code. Mr. Chang said that if no modifications are made to the structure then they do not have to comply with the code G requirements. Mr. Goldberg asked Mr. Chang if the tower passed structurally and Mr. Chang replied yes. Chairman Neuer asked for a brief description of the modifications. Mr. Quentzel asked who inspects the tower after the modifications are made, Mr. Chang said that he will look at it after they modify but he cannot climb the tower. He said that he will sign off on the drawing. Mr. Ameen stated that the applicant will be paying for the modifications. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Keller to check Code G to verify that this is all correct. Chairman Neuer asked the Board members if they want to have the owner of the tower subpoenaed to appear before them or if a notarized letter will suffice. The Board members all agreed that just a notarized letter, stating that they will make the modifications, will suffice. Mr. Goldberg asked if the structural changes will need permits from the Town because every town is different. Ms. Borg stated that they will probably need permits. Mr. Goldberg stated that he will be in touch with Ms. Borg and make a minor amendment to the plan that show where the legs of

town is different. Ms. Borg stated that they will probably need permits. Mr. Goldberg stated that he will be in touch with Ms. Borg and make a minor amendment to the plan that show where the legs of the tower are on the site plan. Mr. Keller stated that he will need to see the legs in elevation form. The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Neuer at 11:06 pm BA April 19, 2012 Rose DeSe Zoning Board Secretary 10