Village to Revise Noise Ordinance Following Trucking Complaints

Village of Beecher Meeting | February 9, 2026

Article Summary: The Village of Beecher plans to update its zoning ordinance to address ambiguous language regarding noise violations. The move follows recent complaints from residents regarding refrigerated trucks running overnight at a local business.

Noise Ordinance Key Points:

• Resident Complaints: Neighbors of Burkot’s Trucking reported refrigerated units running for hours at 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., causing disturbances.

• Failed Inspection: A recent police check at 9:30 p.m. using a decibel meter confirmed the noise levels exceeded acceptable limits.

• Citation Issued: Mayor Marcy Meyer confirmed that the business would receive a citation following the failed decibel test.

• Ordinance Update: Trustees Roger Stacey and Jessica Smith will meet to draft an addendum to the zoning ordinance to remove ambiguous terminology and make enforcement easier.

The Beecher Village Board on Monday, February 9, 2026, addressed ongoing noise complaints related to trucking operations near residential areas.

During her report, Mayor Marcy Meyer updated the board on the situation involving Burkot’s Trucking. Residents living across from the business have lodged complaints regarding refrigerated trailers running early in the morning, specifically around 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.

Meyer stated that while village officials previously met with the business owners to find a solution, the issue persisted over the weekend.

“There was a complaint that a truck rolled in at about 9:30 at night and it was running most of the night,” Meyer said. “So the police went out with a decibel meter and it came up way too high to be acceptable.”

Meyer confirmed that the business would receive a citation for the violation. She noted that the company is attempting to adjust their logistics to unload trucks earlier in the evening to prevent overnight noise, but acknowledged it is a “work in progress.”

To support future enforcement efforts, Meyer directed the Planning, Building, and Zoning Committee to review the current village code. She indicated that the current text regarding noise, particularly for refrigerated units, contains ambiguous terminology that makes it difficult for police to enforce.

Trustees Roger Stacey and Jessica Smith are expected to meet this week to draft an addendum or revision to clarify the language for the next board meeting.