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Regular Meeting October 16, 2007 Page 5 performance scanners. Mr. O'Leary stated Departments need to continue to make packets for other Boards and Commissions. Mr. Jones state he would like to see all Boards and Commissions go paperless. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 18, removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND HAYS COUNTY FOR THE CITY'S PROVISION OF PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES TO HAYS COUNTY RESIDENTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Couch moved for adoption of Resolution, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mayor Narvaiz stated this contract is a partnership with the County, which allows the County residents who do not pay City taxes to have the same opportunity to use the Library. She inquired to how much the City expects to receive this year. Ms. Langenkamp, Director of Library, stated this contract is paid in quarterly installments. She stated this contract was started by the County about 8 years ago. Mr. O'Leary stated if the County did not pay then the County residents would have to pay for services. Mr. Thomaides stated the County will pay $72,000.00 for County residents to use the Library. He inquired to whether County residents would have to pay of Library cards. Ms. Langenkamp stated County residents will only have to pay for late or lost books. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval to set date, time and place of a Special Meeting to canvass the November 6, 2007 City Election. Mr. Guerrero moved to set a Special Meeting on Monday, November 19, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, and Mr. Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding abandonment of +.25 acres of right -of -way located at the intersection of Craddock and Ranch Road 12 and direction to Staff. Mr. O'Leary stated the City owns the right -of -way and a developer wants to build. The Council agreed by consensus for Staff to bring back the abandonment of +.25 acres of right -of -way for approval. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding establishing an Audit Committee and consider possible appointment of members of the Committee. Mr. O'Leary stated Staff is recommending the possibility of establishing an Audit Committee to work with the City's outside auditors. He stated this is a check and balance, to make sure council is fully informed about the finances of the City. Mr. O'Leary inquired to whether the Council wants to make this a formal board appointment. Rosie Vela, Director of Finance, stated other cities handle these appointment by allowing the Mayor to