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MEETING MINUTES
NOISE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
9 SEPTEMBER 2008
A duly posted meeting of the Noise Advisory Committee (NAC) held in the Legion
Room, Cary Hall, was called to order at 7:30 pm by Chairman Tony Galaitsis with
members Julian Bussgang, Martha Wood, Robert Earsy, Jack Maloney, Ted Page present.
Topic of possible changes to bylaw.
1.
??After some initial discussion, the NAC agreed that the Massachusetts Division of Air
Quality Control (DAQC) Policy 90-011, which is cited in the Lexington Noise By-
Law and which is still in effect, provides the preferred method of ensuring a noise-
friendly environment in Lexington. Therefore, the NAC agreed that this provision of
the By-law not be changed.
??J. Bussgang suggested a review of the special permit application form, and that the
committee revisit the hours specified in the By-law when certain activities will be
permitted (such as early morning lawn mowing, etc). J. Bussgang also suggested that
the police be asked if, in their experience, the noise bylaw is easy to enforce. How
often is enforcement required for our bylaw? Who enforces, the police or the board of
health? Are the police the only ones who know how to use the noise meter? T.
Galaitsis will check on the status of the sound level meter, who is using it, and how
many complaints have they had?
??Committee recommends that on the item H of the current By-law, regarding domestic
mechanical equipment, should be changed from 9 pm to 8 am (from current 9 pm to 7
am) for weekdays and weekends. Question: Do landscapers need a permit? M. Wood
will ask the town clerk about this. Trash collection page 8 of the current By-law,
should be changed to no trash pick up between 10 pm and 7 am. And the same date
should apply for deliveries. J. Maloney will check with the Chamber of Commerce
on this to get their feedback.
??Reminder for T. Galaitsis: Ask J. Krieger about construction equipment. Another
meeting will be held to discuss possible revisions to the special permitting form. T.
Galaitsis will check with Police on a variety of issues (referenced above).
2. NAC Membership
The Board of Health (BOH) representative has resigned. Since the BOH needs to be
represented on the NAC, T. Galaitsis will ask BOH to appoint a new representative.
The next meeting will be on 7 October 2008.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 pm.
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