November 19, 2015

Mr. McManigal said that he did not speak to Mrs. Thani directly; he said that he believes that other neighbors met with her. Mr. McManigal said that he specifically asked questions during the hearings and was told that Mrs. Thani will testify to those questions. Mr. McManigal said that at the January 25" meeting Ms. Kasher asked a direct question as to when and how the applicant will address their questions. He also pointed out other times when neighbors were told that someone from the temple will testify specifically to the holidays and their operations and said that there were many times that the witnesses contradicted themselves. Mr. McManigal stated that the Board Members never took the neighbors statements seriously and their statements were forgotten; he said much was passed over. Ms. Weiss stated that the neighbors were instrumental in making it a better plan for the back yard neighbors. She said that the Board Members listened very carefully and that they knew what their holidays and operations were. Mr. Schwarzbaum asked Mr. McManigal why he did not call the applicant to testify when he had the opportunity to do so; he said that he did not know he could call her to testify or he would have. Mr. Schwarzbaum told Mr. McManigal that he had an attorney and that he made a decision not to keep counsel. Mr. McManigal stated that they did not have representation and that Mr. Grossman should have advised them. Chairman Buechler said that they should know the law and that is not an excuse. He said that under Township Ordinance, Mr. Grossman is the Public Advocate and that he does not have a legal duty to advise every citizen of their rights. Chairman Buechler said that Ms. Beirne reads the opening statement before every meeting and advises all persons of their rights. Chairman Buechler told Mr. McManigal that if he feels the Board errored, then he has the right to file an appeal. Chairman Buechler made a motion to deny the request of the re-consideration of ZB-14-08 for Sai Hira Ram Trust and Mr. Gabry seconded the motion to deny the request.