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However, the concrete suggestions from the public were scattered, and most specific suggestions were advanced by relatively small percentages of respondents. Dan also noted, in the context of responses received from Landscapers,that responses focused more on the proposed Spring start time than the early summer end time. Dan noted that Newton's GLIB restrictions did not impose a Fall 'stop time'. He also noted that amongst other local communities who have previously regulated GLB's, Lexington's draft spring schedule is the most restrictive. Dan proposed that the Committee review the most recent draft proposal regulating GLBs in the context of all input received prior to the Landscaper meetings, during the April 27th and May 5th Landscaper meetings and during the request for comments period (ending June 2nd). He proposed that the Committee first consider weekday start and stop times for GLIB operation. Under the most recent proposal, hours of operation from Monday to Friday were 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Currently, the hours under the general bylaw governing noise are 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. i) Weekday- Permitted Hours a) Starting Hours The Committee discussed the draft bylaw in the context of landscaper feedback. It was clear that Landscapers had expressed specific concerns about starting at 8:00 am due to the needs of employees, some of whom took public transportation,to start early. Landscapers also noted the financial impacts that would be caused by a later start time. After deliberation on the issue the Committee was persuaded to revise the draft. Motion Dan moved that the weekday start time for GLIB usage be amended in the draft bylaw from 8:00 am to 7:00 am.The Motion was seconded by April and following a rollcall vote the Motion carried unanimously. b) Ending Hours The Committee then discussed the proposed evening ending hours.The discussion focused on two competing interests:the expressed need for landscapers to maximize their hours of operation, against the noise complaints related to GLIB usage during and around the dinner hour. It was suggested that as a compromise, given that early morning hours were retained, end of day take place at 6:00 pm to accommodate quiet evenings. Other members of the Committee advocated for an end to GLIB operation at 8:00 pm. After discussion, the following motion was made.