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F.Y.I
we do hourly decibel readings from up to 1/2 a mile away. WE HAVE NEVER EXCEEDED the limit, but still the manager went to jail.
 
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Old Salty Dog said:
F.Y.I
we do hourly decimal readings from up to 1/2 a mile away. WE HAVE NEVER EXCEEDED the limit, but still the manager went to jail.
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That must have been on the Sheriff's department warrant I heard about. I did not realize that deputies did the sound checks any longer, I thought all of that was sent to code enforcement.
 
Whoa, I've watched this movie before in many neighborhoods. The 'taxpayers' vs. the no-good musicians. Ralph can ask for $300,000 but can't bother to buy a $179 noise meter from Radio Shack? How can criminality be proven with no evidence but hearsay. Sounds like discrimination to me. I will try to get by to at least sign the petition.

A simple suggestion; take up donations to buy a meter. I know times are hard, but this inexpensive devise can prove innocence...and NEVER resist or even raise your voice to a police officer. They have jobs to do and citizens to serve. They will always take the easiest way out of a tense situation and let the courts sort out things later. But with proof of compliance and cooperation with authority, you will always prevail.


Also. I have been a live sound guy for over 30 years as well. If I can be of any assistance to anyone, let me know. If I don't have to pay a cover to see you, the initial advice is free...and so are emails...always.
 
analogman said:
Whoa, I've watched this movie before in many neighborhoods. The 'taxpayers' vs. the no-good musicians. Ralph can ask for $300,000 but can't bother to buy a $179 noise meter from Radio Shack? How can criminality be proven with no evidence but hearsay. Sounds like discrimination to me. I will try to get by to at least sign the petition.

A simple suggestion; take up donations to buy a meter. I know times are hard, but this inexpensive devise can prove innocence...and NEVER resist or even raise your voice to a police officer. They have jobs to do and citizens to serve. They will always take the easiest way out of a tense situation and let the courts sort out things later. But with proof of compliance and cooperation with authority, you will always prevail.


Also. I have been a live sound guy for over 30 years as well. If I can be of any assistance to anyone, let me know. If I don't have to pay a cover to see you, the initial advice is free...and so are emails...always.
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Okay now I am venturing into dangerous territory here since I am sourcing my memory of things told to me. I thought, when the sound ordinance was passed, the BCC purchased a number of noise meters and gave them to the SO with the provision that the deputies would be certified in their use. I believe that they were and then promptly reassigned to nowal where there is no noise ordinance.

I understand that we do have a noise ordinance in this county that covers only certain geographical areas, not including Grayton Beach, which has a different ordinance. One day we are going to have to get consistent in this county. It is only fair to the business owners and residents.
 
Old Salty Dog said:
F.Y.I
we do hourly decimal readings from up to 1/2 a mile away. WE HAVE NEVER EXCEEDED the limit, but still the manager went to jail.
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I had no idea when I made my previous post that you already had a meter. If no resistance was made toward the officers, this is discrimination! I will make a point to sign the petition. If not on Sunday, then maybe it could be made available for signing in the future. Keep us posted.

(It's Decibel, BTW)
 
wrobert said:
Okay now I am venturing into dangerous territory here since I am sourcing my memory of things told to me. I thought, when the sound ordinance was passed, the BCC purchased a number of noise meters and gave them to the SO with the provision that the deputies would be certified in their use. I believe that they were and then promptly reassigned to nowal where there is no noise ordinance.

I understand that we do have a noise ordinance in this county that covers only certain geographical areas, not including Grayton Beach, which has a different ordinance. One day we are going to have to get consistent in this county. It is only fair to the business owners and residents.
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This kind of incompetence never ceases to amaze me. Does anyone out there have a copy, or know where to find a copy of the local noise ordinances?
 
The noise ordinance was actually discussed on here once before, but I can't find it now. Apparently there are clearly defined levels and times when appropriate. IIRC the responding official has to take a reading from the complaintants address.
 
WTF! I have the ears of a bat and local bands don't even make the Top 20 on my list of obnoxious noises when I'm trying to sleep! :idontno:

Instead of people really getting their shorts in a twist and ruining EVERYONE'S fun, they should just get a pair of cheap foam earplugs - available at most grocery stores. They block out music, barking dogs, sirens, motorcycles etc. far more efficiently than calling the po-po!
 
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