June 4, 2015

Adam Goldman approached the podium and was sworn under oath. He stated that he lives at 40 Ferris Drive and gave testimony as to why he is opposed to this application. Mr. Goldman presented copics of a document from the National Fire Protection Agency and asked if he could pass them around to the Board Members. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Goldman if he took those photos or prepared the document; he replied no, Chairman Buechler stated that the Board could not accept the documents into evidence because he did not prepare the document or take the photos. Ms. Porter asked Mr. Goldman if the document from the National Fire Protection Agency was for gas stations or service stations; he said that they use the term service station. Vice Chairman Neuer advised Mr. Goldman not to testify on anything that is beyond his knowledge. Deborah Russ approached the podium and was sworn under oath. She stated that she lives at 19 Old Salem Road and gave testimony as to why she is opposed to this application. Chairman Buechler asked Ms. Porter if she wanted to cross examine Ms. Russ; she replied no. Ellen Blake approached the podium and was sworn under oath, She stated that she lives at 45 Lenox Terrace and gave testimony as to why she is opposed to this application. Chairman Buechler asked Ms. Porter if she wanted to cross examine Ms, Blake; she replied no. Tvonne Ferrer approached the podium and was sworn under oath. She stated that she lives at 19 Arverne Road and gave testimony as to why she is opposed to this application. Chairman Buechler asked Ms. Porter if she wanted to cross examine Ms. Ferrer; she replied no. Robert Rashkes approached the podium and was sworn under oath. He stated that he lives at 35 Oak Crest Road and gave testimony as to why he is opposed to this application. Chairman Buechler asked Ms. Porter if she wanted to cross examine Mz. Rashkes; she replied no. Robert Blake approached the podium and was sworn under oath. He stated that he lives at 45 Lenox Terrace and gave testimony as to why he is opposed to this application. Ms. Porter asked Mr. Blake if he was aware that the police regulate the hours of operation; he replied no.