Other: Hello - Will someone with the City provide some details on the constant sound of heavy machinery on the south side of Bloomington? This has been going on for a while and I am unable to determine the exact source. I think it might be coming from two places, both of which appear to have connections to the City of Bloomington. The first location is to the west of the police and fire training center on S. Walnut. On many days, such as right now (for the past 30+ minutes at least), there are periods of time where there is a continuous noise from some sort of construction equipment, a diesel engine. I do not know the exact nature of what it is doing, but I cannot spend time on my deck as it is quite loud out there and when I am inside my house I can hear the noise as well. And it is more than just noise, it seems to have a deeper feel to it than simple noise by the nature of the equipment and work being done.
The second location of interest is accessed from W. Gordon Pike. This area is north of Gordon Pike, between Rogers and Walnut. The entrance has a stone wall on either side of the driveway. I have observed dump trucks marked with the City of Bloomington logo going in and out of there. That site produces loud banging noises periodically, like the sound of dump trucks dumping something or being loaded.
This all started in earnest within the last 6-8 months it seems like, although there have been less consistent bouts of such noises before that time frame.
I would like to know if these are City operations, what exactly is going on, and how much longer these operations will continue. The use and enjoyment of my property is being greatly diminished by the noise and in a pandemic where I am home most of the day, that is incredibly frustrating.
8/17/2020 13:11:18 Closed by Anonymous
I'm almost positive that the area in question is the Winston Thomas property. This is an area used by multiple City of Bloomington departments. Primarily to store millings from Street Dept. paving efforts and dirt/rock dump site for Utilities Dept. construction crews. The activity on the North side of (near the Police/Fire Training facilities) should begin to taper off as paving season nears the end. The activity on the South side(North of Gordon) will likely continue until winter. I will communicate with all supervisors to try their best to reduce the truck noise in that area when possible.
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I'm almost positive that the area in question is the Winston Thomas property. This is an area used by multiple City of Bloomington departments. Primarily to store millings from Street Dept. paving efforts and dirt/rock dump site for Utilities Dept. construction crews. The activity on the North side of (near the Police/Fire Training facilities) should begin to taper off as paving season nears the end. The activity on the South side(North of Gordon) will likely continue until winter. I will communicate with all supervisors to try their best to reduce the truck noise in that area when possible.
8/17/2020 10:58:35 Nancy Axsom assigned this case to Anonymous
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8/17/2020 09:08:50 Elizabeth Carter assigned this case to Nancy Axsom
Not sure precisely who this should go to, but the complainant appears to be describing work happening at Winston Thomas.
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Not sure precisely who this should go to, but the complainant appears to be describing work happening at Winston Thomas.
8/17/2020 08:53:54 Melissa Hirtzel assigned this case to Anonymous
Carmen, could someone help provide what projects are going on in these areas?
thank you!
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Carmen, could someone help provide what projects are going on in these areas?
thank you!
8/14/2020 10:37:20 Anonymous assigned this case to Melissa Hirtzel
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8/14/2020 10:37:20 Opened by Anonymous