Re: “Driven to the edge by beeps,” January 19
I appreciate our extensive snow clearing services by our hard working city employees, but I also question the timing when using machinery with “back up” alarms in the middle of the night.
One could compare the volume of this noise to a car continually honking its horn at 15 second intervals for an extended period of time.
If this were to occur, I know that the city police would investigate the situation and enforce our much appreciated noise bylaw.
I can understand the importance of a snowplow working through the night (or early morning). This noise, although disturbing, is only for a very short duration as it passes by and is soon gone. Anyone who has been deprived of sleep knows how difficult it is to function in a normal capacity the following work day.
I would appreciate further input from the City of Nelson public works supervisory staff, city councillors and any other taxpaying residents who are affected by this disturbing noise issue.
I know that simply turning off the backup alarm is not an option as this is a strict Worksafe B.C. regulation, but I would hope that the city would consider scheduling this necessary service from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
In this way we can continue to enjoy the peace and quiet that we all appreciate in our beautiful city (as well as function in a productive manner the following day!).
Thank you for looking into this issue and considering all options.
Thomas Van Alstine
Nelson