Coplay Saengerbund awaits a ruling from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board on who will monitor noise from the club's outdoor pavilion.

The Saengerbund wants borough police to regulate the sound level from music played by bands at the club's outdoor pavilion rather than the state.

Jodi Isenberg, PLCB hearing examiner, conducted a hearing Aug. 30 at the club's indoor ballroom. It was open to the public and attended by more than 20 men and women, including Mayor Joseph Bundra and a group of seniors who are longtime members of the 95-year-old club. The hearing lasted a little more than a half hour.

Isenberg said the PLCB will render a decision on the Saengerbund's petition "in 30 to 60 days."

The public was given an opportunity to be heard, but no one spoke.

The issue originated from a complaint issued months ago from a resident in the neighborhood. This caused the club to delay its outdoor music venue for weeks until it received a special exemption.

The hearing began with counsel for the PLCB, borough and Saengerbund submitting documents to Isenberg regarding the petition and legal matters for the state to consider. The borough was represented by attorney Lisa Pereira.

Kevin Fritz, the club's bar manager, Police Chief Vince Genovese and counsel for the PLCB were seated at tables in front of Isenberg.

"A borough police officer stationed at the pavilion grounds for the Friday dances monitored sound levels for the last 10 weeks at the club's property," Genovese said. He added the sound levels were mostly in the 58.2 range and did not approach the maximum 85 decibels allowed.

A borough ordinance states sound levels must be below 85 decibels. The sound levels were monitored at 200 feet from the club's property, at locations in an alley and on Schreiber Avenue.

Testimony stipulated the club and pavilion is located next to a car wash and Hokendauqua Street.

The club has been compliant with the borough's 10 p.m. curfew regarding outdoor music. The club has enjoyed an orderly crowd at its dances without incidents or arrest.

The Aadvarks, Toga Party and Lucky 7 have been among the favorites at the club's pavilion on Friday evenings.

The club has taken extra measures to monitor the sound levels from the bands. Last year the club installed a noise-alert system at the pavilion. In instances where wires above the bar pick up a high decibel level, red spotlights above the stage light up, informing the band to reduce the volume.

Since the outdoor Friday dances began later in the season, the attendance is down.

The Saengerbund offers a place to socialize for 30- to 40-year-olds from late spring into the fall on Fridays and a place for older individuals to enjoy polkas on Sunday.