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Delegate Delia Ferrer (listed on the record as Delegate Fair) described the technology as analogous to speed cameras but calibrated to measure decibel levels. She said the system records a photo or video of a vehicle when it exceeds configured noise thresholds; a sworn officer would review the recording and, if the vehicle is out of compliance with city noise code, issue a citation.

Delegates asked for more detail about the impetus and implementation. Delegate Boucher asked whether the complaints stemmed from weekend or late-night street activity such as drag racing on Market Street; Ferrer said residents had raised concerns about altered mufflers and engines causing amplified noise in tightly packed downtown streets, including late-night disturbances that affect children’s sleep. Delegate Miller said earlier authorizing legislation prompted concerns about implementation details and requested city officials—such as the mayor or a city council member—to provide testimony at a future delegation meeting.

Delegates noted the proposed change would add the City of Frederick to a law that already authorizes pilot deployments in other counties; the delegation did not vote on the measure and left further action pending additional information from city officials and sponsors.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","FRD Committee Session, 2/7/2025 #1","oneSentenceSummary","Delegates reviewed a proposal to expand an automated noise-abatement monitoring system to the City of Frederick that would capture decibel readings and images of vehicles for enforcement against altered mufflers and loud engines.","taxTitle","Frederick, Delegation Committees, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Maryland","taxId",15629,"location","Maryland","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6341970,"Delegation debates draft letter supporting historic horse-racing access for Frederick off-track betting site",388,205000,593000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2256209-a5629170bc73c4e4a87060f09c93b1f4&start=205&end=593","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2256209-a5629170bc73c4e4a87060f09c93b1f4/thumbnail_205000.jpg","/articles/6341970/Maryland/Delegation-debates-draft-letter-supporting-historic-horse-racing-access-for-Frederick-off-track-betting-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6341970-ed6fc9b3c55f5fc2cd879315dc0451cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192870&Signature=iqp6Ki6l-f63lcFuy9akUEyRK81tPEtjyJSPOSPg9-Loisst9gflj2-~WJdAs2MSinWUVdWseFJQK4Ckua2Zba92ZhN~4r6KGW8GmUTmqx6WgkS8miqtQ9im5x5dWiY~MDiJyLWI1unyr2Vk4kE706YNpTpOOR7NWvplID2lUdEWhrL52d8RWhqxgS1Bc3VFg-nFBKk7xUOsUqfN-DfqijWggC7k8p6yYkH9KQQeZuVWn1zOCGAq6xTL7KEDR8D8MY9HYzzFH5wv~eEdb7mayw7VxyW0bffusjiIvEpDp9Yh75K8mGreXqv22TOOhLMYLY2qEGiDeIGkqLLLnndLZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Feb. 7 meeting, the Frederick County Delegation discussed a draft letter of support for legislation that would allow historical horse-racing at certain off-track betting (OTB) locations, including Long Shots in Frederick County’s District 3.

Delegate Delia Ferrer, identified in the record as Delegate Fair, described the bill and the product known as historical horse racing: she said players receive data about past races and make informed wagers on unnamed historical races, and the system then displays the referenced historical race. Ferrer said the mechanism is distinct from other betting because it relies on bettors’ analysis of provided statistics. Ferrer also attributed industry success in other states, saying it has been “extremely successful in states like Kentucky,” and citing figures on industry size and state revenue during her remarks.

Delegates asked procedural and scope questions. Delegate Boucher asked for a clear definition of historical horse racing. Delegates confirmed the proposed legislation is statewide and would apply to OTB facilities, not casinos; the bill would affect one of four OTB licenses in Maryland, and Frederick County currently is home to one such license at Long Shots. Delegate Buckle was identified as a lead sponsor for the legislation.

Delegate Kerr told the delegation that House Bill 1048 (historic horse racing) has a hearing in March and said the bill has been discussed in prior public meetings. Several delegates said they had questions about whether other counties were preparing support letters; Delegate Fair said she was not aware of support letters from other counties and would need to research that.

The delegation did not make a formal decision on the draft letter during the Feb. 7 session; members said they would discuss it further and could vote at a later meeting after receiving additional information, including sponsor office details and any scheduled hearings.","Delegates discussed a draft letter of support for legislation to allow historical horse-racing at one of Frederick County's four off-track betting licenses; members asked for more information before deciding whether to send a formal letter.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6341975,"Frederick County delegation approves annual transportation priorities letter",98,36000,134000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2256209-a5629170bc73c4e4a87060f09c93b1f4&start=36&end=134","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2256209-a5629170bc73c4e4a87060f09c93b1f4/thumbnail_36000.jpg","/articles/6341975/Maryland/Frederick-County-delegation-approves-annual-transportation-priorities-letter","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6341975-19418b673ac12f989a4135be0c63fb29/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192870&Signature=OD8Wr5dUKU5VJ1~2LE-4~tLTRcPfP7q0Opb5iESfGOe86wExfGzYxKq396-pwWoXjPQ2aP~HeSmMQstijumT4-1698Zh~UDzNHs87AtnQTr9x-By7HCOE8vNZRLf0tRVh46fadmmAYC2LrcgwoVO7o-HiAXNp5SFNWJ4xO024dMRaYALe2ogCRvYwIhQUs3W0Gryl0qtga0F1USp5VnvQjOg-tUdsmzPFQxVleF0gH4gVjHfmq6zw-KR-HfgFbV7xBNwgXlhC5IebmWBtRXYhE7Z7b0~rYo7aK1VPM9W9lnBf~SRLmSqsjOEWpKGn9OzBidzMGOcjUZUoVPHxy43lQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Frederick County Delegation voted Feb. 7 to approve its annual transportation priorities letter and will forward the signed letter to the county executive.

The motion to approve was moved and seconded during the delegation meeting; members present responded “aye” and no opposition was recorded on the audio record. For the record, the chair said the letter will be signed and sent to the county executive.

The vote took place with no substantive discussion recorded on the contents or differences from prior years. Delegation leadership said members had received the draft letter in advance and invited questions before the motion; none were raised.

The approval was presented as routine business at the start of the Feb. 7 meeting and was concluded before the delegation moved on to other items including two proposed bills and a noise-abatement monitoring proposal.","On Feb. 7 the Frederick County Delegation voted to approve its annual transportation priorities letter and will send it to the county executive.","actionData","errors"]

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