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Board shortens approved end time for neighborhood music event to midnight
Summary
A noise-exemption request by Kenneth West for a community event was approved with a condition that the event end by midnight rather than 1 a.m.
The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a noise-exemption request from Kenneth West for a community event, but required the event to end by midnight instead of the originally requested 1 a.m.
Kenneth West, who said the event is not connected to the Black Expo but that his group holds community gatherings twice a year, asked the board for the exemption. He acknowledged the event has an age limit and confirmed there may be alcohol present.
A board member asked whether West had provided for security if alcohol was present. West said, “It never have got out of hand,” and that he planned to have acquaintances who are on the force present for the event. The board noted a standing policy in recent months not to allow noise exemptions past midnight and moved to approve the request with the shorter time frame. The motion carried by voice vote.
The transcript records the board will provide signed papers to the applicant after the meeting. The approval in the transcript does not specify an enforcement plan or conditions beyond the shortened end time.
