February 15, 2018

Winston Gaston approached the podium and stated that he lives at 22 Rosney Terrace. He asked Mr. Kliesch if he created the design of the facility; he said no. Mr. Kliesch said the designs of the stores are prototypes. Mr. Gaston asked Mr. Kliesch how many firefighting years of experience he has; he said none. Tal Ben Zvi approached the podium and asked Mr. Kliesch if he was aware of the fact that there is not a Mavis store in Middletown, New Jersey; he said it is not built yet. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Kliesch if it was approved by a Board yet; he said yes. Crueal Davis approached the podium and stated that he lives at 20 Rosney Terrace. He asked Mr. Kliesch how long he has been working on this plan; he said since June 2017. Mr. Davis asked Mr. Kliesch what is flammable inside of the building; he said tires, oil, standard building materials and chairs. Mr. Davis asked Mr. Kliesch if he knew what would happen if there was an explosion in the building and the glass from the front doors blew out into the street; he said no. Mr. Davis asked Mr. Kliesch if he knew what would happen to the neighborhood if there was a fire at the facility on a windy day and a tree caught fire; he said no. Elizabeth Ismail approached the podium and stated that she lives at 6 Rosney Terrace. She asked Mr. Kliesch if the proposed facility will have a light on the top of the building: he said no. Chairman Buechler called for a recess at 9:34 pm. Chairman Buechler resumed the meeting at 9:46 pm Robert Rashkes approached the podium and stated that he lives at 35 Oak Crest Road. He asked Mr. Kliesch if they are proposing to install ramp lifts in the facility; he said he does not know. Mr. Rashkes asked Mr. Kliesch if they are proposing to install an air purification system in the facility; he said they are installing air filters in the waiting room. Rosary Morelli approached the podium and stated that she lives on Ralph Road. She asked Mr. Kliesch if the fans provide favorable working conditions for the employees; he said yes, Mr. Kliesch said the employees are used to working in those conditions. Loren Svetvilas approached the podium and stated that he lives at 699 Prospect Avenue; he asked Mr. Kliesch what it would cost to upgrade the fire system; he said approximately $12,000 to $14,000 to upgrade the fire system and the sprinkler system would be approximately $40,000.