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Commissioners reopen discussion of county noise ordinance; restaurant complaint prompts follow-up
Summary
Commissioners discussed a citizen complaint about noise from a restaurant and whether to pursue a county noise ordinance; staff and commissioners agreed to place the item on next month’s agenda for further information and possible subcommittee formation
White County commissioners briefly revisited a request to consider a county noise ordinance after a resident and a restaurant operator raised concerns during full court. The conversation focused on whether the county should form a subcommittee to gather information and what staff resources would be needed.
A committee member noted a complainant had previously spoken to full court and asked that the item be placed on the committee agenda to allow the individual to present again. Commissioners agreed to put the noise‑ordinance topic on next month’s agenda to allow staff — including code enforcement and legal staff — to gather information and speak with community stakeholders. One commissioner suggested waiting until February to pursue extensive policy work so it would not conflict with budget-season workloads; others said preliminary research could occur before then.
No subcommittee was formally appointed at the meeting and no ordinance was drafted or voted on. Commissioners asked staff to invite relevant staff and the complainant back to provide more detail at a future meeting.
