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Subsequently, he pointed out the litigation process that would take place if there were no <br />resolutions made between the parties. Mr. Burke indicated that the Judge would not consider <br />hearing any testimony at the hearing from concerned individuals regarding radio frequency <br />emissions. It was his recommendation that the Board approve the proposed settlement. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan asked Mr. Burke if he or his firm specialized in <br />telecommunication cases and if he had done telecommunication work. <br />Mr. Burke informed the Board that he had handled Indian River County's earlier <br />case (before the ordinance that is currently in affect) as well as similar cases for governmental <br />agencies in Broward County. <br />The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. <br />Father John Crowley, Pastor of St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, indicated <br />that the church property is contiguous with Bob Cook's property, where the pole would be erected. <br />He voiced concerns over the health affects it would have on his people. <br />Chairman Wheeler explained that the Board has no jurisdiction over this and <br />suggested seeking assistance from Congress. <br />Dr. Cynthia Concilio, retired Director of Nursing at Bellview and Mount Sinai and <br />Health and Science Consultant for a television station in New York, felt the residents of Indian <br />River Estates were suffering from numerous ailments because of the electromagnetic emissions <br />from the nearby tower. <br />February 20, 2007 15 <br />