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NOISE ADVISORY COMMITTEE <br />MINUTES <br />9 August 2011 Meeting <br />A duly posted meeting of the Noise Advisory Committee (NAC), held in the Legion <br />Room, Cary Hall, was called to order at 7:30 pm by Chairman Tony Galaitsis with <br />members Jeanne Krieger, Martha Wood, and Steve Kropper present. Present in the <br />audience was Mr. Richard Canale, Planning Board member. <br />The NAC covered the topics listed in the 8/9/11 agenda, namely: <br />Discussion of Reappointments <br />Mr. S. Kropper indicated that he wished to be reappointed; Ms. J. Krieger and Ms. M. <br />Wood indicated that they would not seek reappointment. <br />It was pointed out that most of the 2011 meetings were cancelled due to a) Lack of <br />assigned noise - related projects requiring resolution, and b) Failure to achieve a <br />quorum. To facilitate achievement of quorum for future meetings, the NAC members <br />were encouraged to seek and nominate candidates that would bring the NAC <br />membership closer to the 11 persons specified in the NAC's charge. <br />Welcome R. Canale <br />Mr. Richard Canale, Planning Board member attending the meeting, indicated that he <br />has accepted the Planning Board's nomination for membership to the NAC. His <br />appointment will be considered and acted upon by the Selectmen in the near future. <br />Minutes of previous meeting (11/9/10) <br />The 11/9/10 meeting minutes were reviewed and accepted unanimously. <br />Discussion of Potential Noise -By -Law Updates <br />The issue of potential updates to the Noise By -Law was discussed. The discussion <br />touched upon a) some past topics, such as leaf blowers and later morning startup of <br />noisy equipment, as well as b) the potential need for an update to the Noise By -Law <br />to simplify its application. There was a brief discussion of the pros and cons using <br />noise metrics based on a) Absolute noise levels, and b) Noise level difference from <br />the ambient noise. These topics will be discussed in greater detail in subsequent <br />meetings. <br />The meeting was adjourned at about 8:35 pm. <br />Minutes: <br />-- Approved by NAC on 13 December 2011 <br />-- Submitted by Tony Galaitsis on 13 December 2011 <br />