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board. “I’ve learned so much about zoning law and zoning problems.” While thanking his fellow board members in general for their cooperation and assistance, he singled out former zoning administrator David Konick for being an excellent teacher. “I’ve seen this Board of Zoning Appeals go from a folksy, backroom group to a sphisticated, smart, thoughtful, and creative problem-solving group,” Mr. Kramer concluded.
“I think you’re just saying that because two of us are wearing neckties!" quipped Mr. Bird.
“I didn’t always agree with Peter, but when he got through questioning people, there wasn’t anything left for me or anybody else to ask them!” added James Swindler.
“Your service has been very constructive," the BZA chairman told the retiring Hampton District representative. ‘The community benefits a great deal when people like yourself serve on this county s boards. And mostly you get slings and arrows of outrageous fortune in response!”
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