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Ad-hoc Amplified Sound Committee (ASC) 2111 OCT -9
Second Meeting:Tuesday 11-D8-11 PM 6� ;
Town Hall Conference Room
Present: J.Bonazoli,C.Caruso,P.Century,A.Chase,K.Kammer,L.Weir,J.Halsey
Absent: None
Attending: P.Hechenblelkner,J.Feud.
Meetingopened 7:05 AM.
Approve minutes of 10-11-11: 7-M
Topics discussed:
• If committee creates guidelines,are survey and hearing necessary? Committee agreed survey and hearing necessary
for all town residents.
• Discussion of"Rule 4 Music and Amplified Sound"as proposed by P.Hechenblelkner.
• School activities should be exempt from Rule 4,if adopted.
• Rule 4,second paragraph needs amending.
• C.Caruso stated School Committee will address sound issue.
• Rule must contain process for residents to dissent ..hearing for approval,hearing for dissatisfaction of activity in the
event the sound escalates.
• Main issues bringing this committee together:RMHS band playing at inappropriate times and amplified sound used at
afield near neighborhood.
• PA system for announcements:acceptable. Music:unacceptable because It was not a standard.
• Do not have a separate policy for each park set up variances within a main policy.
Survey Questions to Consider:
• Duration
• Volume
• Type of Sound
• Quality of Sound
• Number of times an organization can get permit per season
• Resident v.men-Resident
• Special Event or Routine Event
• Abutter notification
• Seasonal Usage
• Location of Use
Committee members charged with submitting 14 questions for survey.
Meeting adjourned: 8:15 AM
Nest Meeting: Tuesday November 22nd at 7:00 AM at Town Hall.