The meeting was largely dominated by discussions surrounding the application from IAT Services LLC, which is seeking variances to construct and operate a billboard. The process was interrupted when John Mcdana, the planner for the applicant, could not appear due to a Verizon service disruption. In his place, a substitute planner attempted to step in, but legal constraints required Mcdana to be available for cross-examination. The board, therefore, opted to carry the matter to the next meeting.

Board members and the applicant’s attorney expressed hope that the connectivity issues would be resolved soon, though there was no guarantee that Mcdana could join even later in the meeting. The decision to adjourn was made to allow for proper cross-examination and to avoid any legal complications.

The board, along with opposition attorneys representing neighboring property owners, agreed to reconvene on January 28th. There was a consensus that the professional courtesy of confirming Mcdana’s availability ahead of the meeting was necessary to avoid unnecessary travel and inconvenience.