4/27/1992 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page 3 MINUTES • MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1992 Popponesset Corp. Entertainment License Hearing: Mr. Zammer indicated that he will attempt to keep the noise at a medium. He notes that he doesn ' t run the type of operation for loud noise . Colin Fitzgerald voiced his concern to the loud noise and the disturbance to his family. He suggests to turn the volume down . In representation of the Marketplace , Barry Alderissi indicated that there is outside entertainment four nights per week from Memorial Day to Labor Day from 6 : 30 p.m. to 9 : 00 p.m: Most of the noise is contained within the area that is surrounded by buildings. Richard Parsons in representation of the Rock Landing Associates has asked for a copy of the minutes of the- public hearing and the notice of the public hearing. Selectman Jacobson read his letter dated October 10, 1991 into the minutes as a public record of the proceedings. Concerns of the residents include patrons milling and drinking alcoholic beverages in the parking lot after 1 : 00 a .m. , patrons singing and dancing well after 1 : 00 a .m. , plastic glasses found on the beach and the excessive noise generated from the Inn. The Rock Landing Association has recommended the Board draft a bylaw for Environmental Performance Standard-Noise and vibration Control . They request the police monitor for compliance • of the provisions of Chapter 138 and to place the Board in immediate receipt of license violations . Mr. Gildea in defense of the Inn indicated that there are no complaints on record of patrons present and drinking in the establishmenth�,?, In the lower deck area there is a beach fence to protect the beach grass so it may not be the patrons from the Inn and that sound carries . The hurricane may very well of been a contributing factor. Selectman Jacobson notes that all letters of complaint have been copied to the Police Department. James R. Collins , President of Rock Landing indicated that a representative went to the Selectmen ' s office last August and was told we would be advised of the hearing in reference to the liquor license. A letter was also sent to Chief Frye asking him to bring the complaints to the public hearing. He said he would represent the complaints logged to the Police Department or have the information present as to the number of calls made to the Police Department . Elizabeth Petti spoke in favor of the Inn as a quiet family place and notes the parking lot is monitored with attendants . She relates the problem is with the Marketplace and uncontrolled activities . Beverage Manager of the Inn, Brian Hyde indicated that there is never alcoholic beverages in the lounge after 1 : 00 a .m. All patrons are out the door by 1 : 10 a .m. and they do not use plastic • cups at the Inn. i