Following receipt of a completed application the board shall, with due diligence, consider such application at a public meeting. The board shall direct and require verification that the applicant, or their agent has sent notice of the time and place of the meeting by first class mail to all owners of property abutting the property for which the special exception is sought, including property directly across the street. At the public meeting, all interested parties shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to appear and express their views on the application, either in person or by agent. A record of such meeting shall be entered into the minutes of the board. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)