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A Board Member, Martha C. Wood, questioned how they would limit it to the correct number of people (Mr. Leppek stated they will sell tickets and once it hits 20 tickets the tickets can no longer be purchased and they have to have a ticket to enter). Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, questioned if walk ups are allowed or just drive in (Mr. Leppek stated just drive in). Mr. Clifford questioned the hours of operation (Mr. Leppek stated 5 pm to 9 pm on Saturdays and maybe Fridays). Mr. Derouleaux stated in the past they have committed to doing charity viewing for the Schools that can happen on a week day but on normal operations will happen mainly on Saturdays. They would like to be allowed to have this 7 day a week 5pm to 9pm. Mr. Clifford questioned if this was only for the winter and when it would end (Mr. Derouleaux stated that is correct because the beer garden is more attractive during the warmer months. April 1, 2023 would be the end and December 1, 2022 was the expected start date). Mr. Osten suggest 5 pm to 9:30 pm, the sun sometimes doesn’t set before 5 pm. Mr. Clifford stated his concern for idling cars. He questioned how they intend to enforce that (Mr. Derouleaux stated they will have three check points. There will be a video advertisement that warns against idling, people will be told in an FAQ on the website and told that when checked in by ticket checkers. If cars are idling people will be told to shut them off and if they don’t they will be asked to leave). Mr. Barnert questioned is it possible that cars don’t have the adaptability for the heaters (Mr. Derouleaux stated that is a rarity, they will make sure they have the adapters). An Audience member, Evelyn Dickson, 87 Westview St, stated her opposition. She stated the current issue is with the live music. Earlier this month the Select Board approved outdoor propane at 10 Maguire Road. The combination of that with the emissions of the cars is an accident waiting to happen. She did a search on the towns website and there was a police log with police checks almost every week in 2022. They should tone down the live music. Mr. Derouleaux stated they recognize there is a residential area in the vicinity. There are no noise emissions because it is through the radio. They only do live music once to twice a week. There were no further question or comments from the audience. There were no further questions from the Board. The Hearing was closed at 8:20 pm (a roll call vote was taken: Ralph D. Clifford– Yes, James Osten – Yes, Martha C. Wood – Yes, Norman P. Cohen – Yes and Nyles N. Barnert – Yes). The Board discussed and agreed on the following conditions; the Special Permit will expire on April 1, 2023, there are no external sound systems of any kind to be used, no more than 20 cars will be admitted, no car will be allowed to idle its motor during the movie experience and the applicant will enforce this condition, the applicant will have sufficient employees on site throughout the movie experience to ensure both the safety of the guests and to comply with all