7/11/2016 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Minutes July 11, 2016 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Public Hearing: Review of Outside Entertainment License, Finally Dino's: (continued) At the last Selectmen's Meeting, the Board heard issues of concern from the neighborhood regarding the nuisance noise levels emanating from the outdoor entertainment at Dino's Sports Bar, John's Pond Center, Route 151, Mashpee. Attending the June 20. 2016 discussion were several neighbors from Pequot Avenue and Mohican Avenue. The Board of Selectmen requested Mr. Mitrokostas conduct a professional assessment and work cooperatively to mitigate the sound. Mr. Mitrokostas was also requested to conduct stop gap measures. If the situation was not remedied in three weeks, the Board of Selectmen acting as the Licensing Authority agreed to further address this matter at their July 11, 2016 meeting. There have been issues of concern from the neighborhood that this nuisance has not improved thereby giving the Board of Selectmen reason to hold a public hearing on this matter. Attorney Kirrane indicated that his client Mr. Mitrokostas has engaged the services of a sound engineer for the purposes of taking steps to reduce the noise levels. However, the ability to take action within the next ten weeks is highly unlikely. Options under consideration include fencing, sound deafening mechanisms and enclosing some of the amplification. Attorney Kirrane stated that it is necessary to explore cost options and the permitting process for these types of options. It was noted that Mr. Mitrokostas has been proactive and has taken measures to reduce amplification by changing the direction of the speakers, altering the outdoor entertainment for the past two weeks, and reducing the music at 9:30 p.m. There are no violations with respect to the 10:00 p.m, noise bylaw. It was explained that contracts have been executed with bands which consist of 5 to 6 musicians for the next eight to ten weeks. Mr. Mitrokostas indicated he is booked through Labor Day. In fairness, Mr. Mitrokostas stated there is only six weeks left of the summer and it is important to address the economic impact to his business for sound management practices. Mr. Mitrokostas requested the Board give him ample time to address this matter on a broader scale next year. When asked of what he has done to lessen the sound Mr. Mitrokostas stated he has lessened the volume of the amplification, closed the side windows, changed the direction of the speakers and he has asked the bands to bring less equipment and smaller speakers. Mr. Mitrokostas indicated that sound also tends to bounce on a concrete floor and cars and other types of traffic impact the sounds. To date no materials have been added to absorb the sound at the subject establishment.