June 21, 2018

Pellon responded affirmatively. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Ricci if he had any questions for Mr. Pellon. Ms. Durkin asked Vice Chairman Neuer why the Board retained a consulting architect on a simple application as this one. Vice Chairman Neuer said that the design of the ramp may not be acceptable to the Township’s Building Department and that it is always good to have a second set of eyes. Ms. Durkin said that they still have to submit construction plans to the Building Department and they will review those plans. She said that there was never a conversation from this Board during any of the meetings regarding retaining a consulting architect and this is against the Sunshine Law and Open Public Meetings Act. Ms. Durkin asked Vice Chairman Neuer how Mr. Ricci was retained; he said by the Township Council. Ms. Beirne stated that the Town Council approved the funds to retain Mr. Ricci because the Board had many questions of architectural nature. Ms. Durkin presented the adopted Resolution from the Township Council and asked to have it marked as Exhibit A-7 for identification. There was some discussion between Ms. Durkin and Ms. Weiss regarding when and why the Board discussed the need for a consulting architect. Ms. Durkin questioned if there ever was another residential Zoning Board application for a handicap ramp where the services of an architect was retained by the Board; Ms. Beirne replied and stated that she could not answer that at this time. Ms. Durkin stated for the record that she objects to the Board hiring Mr. Ricci as an architect because it was not done on record at a public meeting. Vice Chairman Neuer stated that in order to move this matter forward he will withdraw his questions for Mr. Ricci. The following members of the public had questions for Mr. Pellon: e Nancy Warshowsky residing at 45 Dogwood Road e Pastor Doug Adams residing at 9 Westover Terrace. e Ronan Barak residing at 25 Mountain Drive. Ms. Durkin called her next witness. John McDonough approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. McDonough detailed 7