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the renovations to Camp Robinwood, what will be done about the noise
heard from the Race Track nearby? The Race Track was closed last year. Much to our surprise it is under new ownership and cars are racing again. The season is over for now. It runs March through October. Legally, there isn’t much the Council can do. They have been asked to be good neighbors and cut the racing off at midnight. GSSJC has been advised by the Willis sheriff’s department to call if that isn’t the case (racing stops at midnight) to register a complaint. This is the first step in trying to get the situation remedied. (The ranger or reserve ranger can place the call.) As we build new construction on our property there, certain considerations can be made to reduce the noise level (i.e. double glass panes for windows and other insulation materials in the framing that would muffle the sound). In the meantime, a meeting is being scheduled to discuss the Council’s ongoing concern and possible options with the new mayor of Willis, the county commissioner, the sheriff, our neighbor to the south of the camp, as well as a real estate developer. All parties have a keen interest in making the best of the current situation and to ensure that everyone’s rights are protected. You can find this information and much more at www.gssjc.org. When in doubt, contact Robin’s staff colleague Iska Wire at 713-292-0346 or iwire@sjgs.org or Marianita Paddock at 713-292-0207 or mpaddock@sjgs.org for clarification.
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