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8 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> June 7, 2021 <br /> Public Hearing: Request for Modification of Entertainment License of Barnstable Pizza and Pasta Co.,Inc. <br /> dba Finally Dino's 401 Nathan Ellis Highway Mashpee to Allow Amplified Music on Outdoor Premises: <br /> Constantinos Mitrokostas: (continued) <br /> Mr. Mitrokostas suggested the Board allow the amplified music outdoors on a trial basis to grant the <br /> opportunity to be competitive with other restaurants offering entertainment. It was thought that a special <br /> permit could possibly be granted on two specific dates to test the amplification of the live outdoor music. <br /> Mr. Mitrokostas explained that in general his patrons who would be attending the events are an older crowd. <br /> It was disclosed that currently Mr. Mitrokostas has not consulted with the neighbors to discuss his request. <br /> The Board opened the Public Hearing to solicit comment. <br /> Virginia Scharfenberg of 3 Pequot Avenue indicated the neighborhood had serious objections to the <br /> amplified music five years ago. The readings were above 70 decibels. Ms. Scharfenberg indicated she was <br /> unable to sit outdoors during this time, and the music could be heard inside. There was also problem with <br /> loud noise affecting a very young child that could not sleep at night and a nurse had to get up early. Ms. <br /> Scharfenberg stated that Mr. Mitrokostas did not contact the neighborhood to confer on this matter. As a <br /> resident she is not in favor of a test with amplification as it can vary too much with the change of volume. <br /> The present accommodation of the license has worked very well with no complaints since 2017. <br /> Steve Jarvis a resident of Pequot Avenue stated the decision to allow amplified music was a mistake and the <br /> decision to take it away was the right thing to do. Mr. Jarvis in his opinion indicated it is not enough to say <br /> we are going to do the right thing and we will be good. Mr. Jarvis also made note of the traffic concerns in <br /> addition to the added noise in a sleepy town environment. Duncan Campbell of 4 Mohican Avenue stated <br /> the two loudest bands played indoors over Memorial Day weekend. Why would Finally Dino's need to <br /> have amplified music outside if he can have amplified music inside? It was also noted a few years ago <br /> illegal tables and chairs were arranged outside of the pennitted area, people double parked, and the volume <br /> of customers was very large. <br /> Mr. Mitrokostas responded by stating he does not disagree. Mistakes have been learned and the manner of <br /> his business has changed. Big bands do not work outside. During the summer months people want to be <br /> outdoors. Mr. Mitrokostas in closing indicated he is proposing to be a good neighbor and to change the <br /> format of the entertainment venue absent of large bands. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to close the Public Hearing. <br /> Motion seconded by Mr. Cotton. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roll Call Vote: <br /> Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Weeden,yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes <br /> Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none <br />