September 18, 2014

Ms. Weiss asked Ms. Thani who leads the members in their prayer; she said all of the members are taught the prayers and that anyone can lead the prayer. Chairman Buechler asked Ms. Thani who the caretaker is; she said that they will select an experienced caretaker. Chairman Buechler asked Ms. Thani if the caretaker will be paid; she said yes. Chairman Buechler asked Ms. Thani what the purpose will be for the apartment over the garages; she said that it is a place for any person who is invited to visit or for dignitaries who come from oversees to visit. She said that it is a place for them to rest. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Thani what a dignitary is in their organization; she said that it is a high priest or someone who comes to lecture. Ms. Thani said that they do not have a priest in their organization but they do have high priests who visit them. Chairman Buechier asked Ms. Thani where the dignitaries come from; she said they come from India or Panama. Chairman Buechler asked Ms. Thani how often they expect the visitor residence to be used; she said once or twice a year but she was not sure. She said the room is for resting. Chairman Buechler stated that this Board is concerned that the apartment will be used all of the time and that would make it another use on this property. Mr. Williams said that it is a religious use and it is a small apartment. Chairman Buechler said that no one knows what is going to happen in ten years. Mr. Steinhart asked Ms. Thani what the origin of their organization is; she said that they follow the teachings of Sai Baba. Mr. Merklinger said that he personally does not have a problem with the apartment. He said that in their culture some individuals are called princesses and are considered dignitaries. Mr. Sussman stated that in the planners report prepared by Peter Steck, it says that the organization meets on Thursday evening from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm s and on Sundays; Mr. Williams said that is incorrect. He said that Mr. Steck will supply a revised planner report. Chairman Bucchler said that the planners report must be submitted at least ten (10) days before the next meeting. Mr. Williams said that the traffic report is also being amended. Ms. Gabry asked Ms. Thani if there is a special even planned when the dignitaries come to visit; she replied no. 13