8/8/2016 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Minutes August 8, 2016 OLD BUSINESS Presentation on nronosed remediation of outdoor entertainment noise complaints, Finallv Dino's, Dino Mitrokostas: Constantinos Mitrokostas, owner of Finally Dino's was in attendance to review a proposed remediation plan for outdoor entertainment noise levels pertaining to Finally Dino's entertainment license. Mr. Mitrokostas complied with the request of the Board of Selectmen to deliver documentation with respect to this regard to the Town Manager's Office in advance of the Selectmen's Meeting. The Board of Selectmen at their July 11, 2016 meeting held a public hearing on the outdoor entertainment license of Finally Dino's to address noise complaints and to discuss remedial sound measures. At the July 11`x' meeting, the Board voted to amend the Entertainment License of Finally Dino's to no longer allow amplified music for the outside patio area. For clarification, the Board of Selectmen indicated this presentation is not a public hearing on the license modification of Finally Dino's. It is not a testimony and it is not an endorsement that would or would not result in a binding commitment on the subject license application. A public hearing will be held at a later date to further address this matter. Mr. Mitrokostas indicated that he has worked as quickly as possible to develop a plan to mitigate the outdoor entertaimnent noise. As previously recommended, a professional sound engineer and audio consultant was hired by Finally Dino's to conduct an analysis and to propose and install solutions for sound management. Tony Pizzo, owner of Hangar 18 Engineers was in attendance with Mr. Mitrokostas to highlight proposed options for sound management to maintain sound within the deck area of the subject establishment to not disturb the neighborhood. Mr. Pizzo indicated that a permanently installed sound system is planned to be installed next week. This includes a house powered amplification system which includes speakers and a custom tuned equalization/volume limiting processor. Remediation planned for Finally Dino's outdoor patio also includes the installation of custom acoustical treatments and baffles panels. A layer of Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) will partially enclose the performance area along the deck rails bordering the east alleyway. All sound would go through the in-house system. Sound levels would be pre-set, and controlled automatically. In the process, it is necessary initially test the system and on occasion during live performances. If solutions are still required after the above, an 8' stockade cedar fence lined with MLV will be installed at the end of the alleyway. In the planning process engineering associates from the Melody Tent, Livenation, and other suppliers were consulted.