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Residents invite commissioners to Carter County Speedway and urge changes to noise/fine ordinance
Summary
During public comment, racetrack operator Bob Lowry invited commissioners to events at Carter County Speedway and resident John Brooks urged the board to revisit an ordinance that allows fines of $500 per minute for late noise violations; Alice Dunn offered supportive remarks for community participation.
Bob Lowry, who identified himself and his association with the Carter County Speedway, used the public comment period to invite commissioners to the track's events and described youth driving programs and family-oriented activities the facility runs.
"We'd love for the town to be over there," Lowry said, outlining plans for a National Day of Prayer event on May 4 and driver education programs for youth. He asked commissioners to consider the racetrack as a community partner that can bring revenue to local hotels and restaurants.
John Brooks, a nearby resident who said he lives across from the track, praised Lowry's efforts but urged the board to revisit portions of the town's ordinance that penalize violations with steep fines. Brooks said he was concerned about a provision that appears to allow a $500-per-minute fine for violations after 11:00 p.m. "I think that's a little steep," Brooks said, and asked the board to consider amending the ordinance language to be more proportionate.
Alice Dunn encouraged community participation and thanked organizers for their work, urging residents to keep attending meetings.
On old business the board noted that the racetrack's attorney had submitted proposed ordinance provisions and that the board planned to work with counsel and the parties; no final action was taken at the meeting.
