8/22/2016 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Minutes August 22, 2016 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Public Hearing: Reauest for modification of entertainment license. Barnstable Pizza & Pasta Co. Inc.. dba Finallv Dino's: (continued) Maura White of John Pond Estates spoke about her residence abutting the Barnstable County Fairgrounds. With the fair and annual Pow Wow she endures a great deal lot of outside noise. Ms. White stated that Dino has a family business and he should be treated with respect. Rich Mason of Cotuit indicated he wrote a letter to Mashpee Enterprise regarding three neighbors who have brought this issue to the point of where we are at today. Mr. Mason stated it appears the neighbors are trying to create a system of total silence. Mr. Mason explained this situation seems to be polarizing the community, and this presents an opportunity to find some common ground. This particular issue was noted to have impacted Dino's employees. Mr. Mason indicated three people should not be determining what happens to a lot of other people. It is hopeful the Board of Selectmen would consider the rights of the majority. Mohican Avenue resident Bobby Giangrasso stated she has tried to manage the noise levels with Mr. Mitrokostas over the years. Ms. Giangrasso stated this is an issue with 15 neighbors, not three. It was the attorney representing Finally Dino's who proposed the loss of amplification on the outside deck. Ms. Giangrasso indicated she is not against Dino's, but is against listening to the loud music for the past five years. Ms. Giangrasso stated the residents cannot enjoy their home decks, back yards or enjoy a quiet time. It is the recommendation of Ms. Giangrasso to go back to what the attorney originally requested no outside amplification. Duncan Campbell of 4 Mohican Avenue, an abutter to the subject establishment reiterated what has been going on for the last 3 to 4 years. It has been 20 hours per week from Memorial Day to Labor Day and it has interrupted his time. Mr. Campbell indicated he is unsure if the remedies will work. We are just trying to make this more amenable to the neighborhood explained Mr. Campbell. Douglas Fagan of 212 Wheeler Road conveyed there have been valid points made this evening. If you reside in an entertainment neighborhood, the key is compromise and it is hopeful the neighbors and the Board of Selectmen will seek a reasonable compromise. Stephen Jarvis a resident of Pequot Avenue stated the neighbors have no objection to the music if the volume was at a satisfactory level. Everyone should understand, the residents live in their homes, and the loud music is not acceptable. Mr. Jarvis recommended having those involved return for the testing review to maintain a decent level. Michael Talbot also noted the residents put up with a lot of noise, trash, and trucks, but the music is constant and highly disruptive and at the very least the residents need to be assured this is going to work.