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City Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 2015 V. 30 Minute Citizen Comment Period William Rogers, DO, practicing Doctor in San Marcos and considers public health very important. He addressed the Council in regards to the Fluoridation Subcommittee. He believes that most people provided as candidates are pro - fluoride. He stated that there are several things that dentists will not look at and feels that other medical professionals should be considered to be placed on the subcommittee. He would like to serve on the committee. Tom Wassenich, San Marcos, spoke in favor of the Rental Nuisance Abatement program. He believes that this is more workable and this will give code enforcement the tools to work with landlords. He encouraged Council to approve this ordinance. Betsy Robertson, San Marcos, spoke in favor of the Rental Nuisance Abatement program as a landlord. She stated that this is important to be able to contact the property owners if a property needs addressing. James McFarland, San Marcos, spoke about the noise in his area in El Camino Real. He stated that he has a medical condition that causes him to hear things at a higher decibel than a regular person. He asked the Council to consider lowering the decibel level required to be a violation of the Noise Ordinance. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Thomaides, seconded by Council Member Thomason, to approve the consent agenda items #3 -11, with the exception of item #8, which was pulled and considered separately. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 6 - Council Member Thomaides, Council Member Thomason, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Scott, Mayor Pro -Tem Prather, Council Member Prewitt and Council Member Hughson Against: 0 Absent: 1 - Mayor Guerrero 3. Consider approval of the February 17, 2015, Regular Meeting Minutes. 4. Consider approval of Resolution 2015-21R supporting the Barton Springs /Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) Application for a Regional Planning Grant from the Texas Water Development Board to assist BSEACD in evaluating the feasibility of developing additional water supply sources for the Barton Springs portion of the Edwards Aquifer; and declaring an effective date. 5. Consider approval of Resolution 2015 -22R, awarding an annual contract for lawn maintenance services to Rios Tree Service, Inc. in the estimated annual amount of $68,544.00 for the Community Services Department, Parks and Recreation Division contingent upon the bidder's timely submission of sufficient insurance in accordance with the city's bid documents; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate purchasing documents on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date. 6. Consider approval of Resolution 2015 -23R approving an Interlocal Agreement with the City of San Marcos Page 2