MINUTES OF THE HARDYSTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 2001

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE: Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, L. 1975 adequate notice as defined in Section 3D of chapter 231 P.L. 1975 has been made to the Jersey Herald and is also posted on the bulletin board at the Hardyston Township Municipal Building.

ROLL CALL:

Jim Armstrong Present
Leslie Hamilton Present
Maribeth Boffa Present
Randy Roof Present
William Castiglione Present
Thomas Zygmunt Present
Robert Neubig Present
John Eskilson Excused
Greg Eisenecker Present
Ed Frisbee Excused
Ed Zink Excused

APPLICATIONS:

AT & T Wireless Services ? Block 16, Lot 34 ? PB?2?01?1, Site Plan and Conditional Use:

Robert C. Garofalo, Esq., was present on behalf of the Applicant. Mr. Thomas Lynch, a Site Acquisition Consultant for AT & T, was sworn in. He presented Exhibit A? 1. This exhibit displayed Phase I of AT & T's site locations for Sussex County. He explained AT & T's objective to optimize coverage of the designated region and provide access to wireless service for said area. Mr. Lynch stated that it is believed that installation of the antennas at the site proposed will achieve this objective.

Mr. Neubig inquired about a rumored merger between Nextel, Inc., and AT & T Wireless Services, and the effect said merger will have on the use of the present site. Mr. Lynch stated that he could not confirm the merger. He explained that the AT & T system is entirely different from Nextel's system. Further, Mr. Lynch stated that the licenses and antennas have to stay the same.

Ms. Hamilton inquired about the benefits of this site to the residents of Hardyston. Mr. Lynch stated that the site connects to the Franklin, Deer Trail, and Vernon sites. Without the site, areas in the designated region will be "out." Ms. Hamilton inquired about coverage in the Wantage area. Mr. Lynch stated that Phase II of AT & T's plan to provide as much coverage of Sussex County as possible, addresses areas further north.

Mr. Todd M. Hay, P.E., Project Manager for AT & T Wireless Services, was sworn in. Mr. Hay testified that the water tank at Crystal Springs is 150' high and the proposed bank of 12 (twelve) antennas will be approximately 80' above the base of this water tank. He stated that the compound be located in front of the tank and will be centered. The facility will be secured by a 15' x 30' 50 sq. ft.
fence. The fence will be surrounded by gravel and landscaping. AT & T technicians will utilize the preexisting dirt?gravel access road.

Mr. Hay stated that pending MUA approval, cables will be run on the inside of the water tank, otherwise, if run outside, they can be painted to blend in. At present, an emergency generator will not be installed. The site will be unmanned.

Mr. Neubig inquired as to how many additional antennae can be placed at the site. Mr. Hay stated that the tower can accommodate two to three additional antenna, which could be placed below the proposed 12 antennas.

A motion was made by Mr. Neubig and seconded by Mrs. Boffa to approve the application. All were in favor. The motion carried.

Mr. Garafalo requested a permit to proceed pending the memorialization of the Resolution. The Board agreed to direct the Secretary to write a memo to the Zoning and Construction officials confirming that

approval of the application is granted. It is acknowledged that the Applicant wishes to waive its rights to the reading of the Resolution and proceed at its own risk.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

The meeting was opened to the public. There were no participants. The meeting was closed to the public.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Neubig motioned to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Hamilton seconded the motion. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned.

Minutes prepared by:

Anne Marie Wilhelm