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210. Regular Meeting December 17, 2001 Page 3 to recommend. Ms. Tatum stated it might be hard to find someone who qualifies who does not apply for funding, so maybe we could consider letting them abstain from the funding issues. Mr. Cox stated Ms. Brown had the same concerns and she only knew of one organization which received only State funding and not city funding. Ms. Hughson asked if this could be taken back to the Ethics Committee. Mr. Taylor stated yes this could be taken to the Ethics Committee at their January meeting. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Central Texas Higher Education Authority Board. Mr. Cox moved to appoint Dr. Betty Starling, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS DEDICATING VARIOUS TRACTS OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY FOR PARK PURPOSES; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked if these were zoned "P". Mr. Gilley stated they would be making all zoned "P". The Council voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS AMENDING DIVISION 3 OF ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 34, ENVIRONMENT, OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE TO ADD REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO NOISE FROM VEHICLES AND FROM PARTIES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked if the definitions were consistent with the "Parties" Ordinance, Ms. Sherri Russell, Assistant City Attorney stated the definition of "residents" is the only definition that is different. Ms. Hughson stated the definitions need to be the same in both Ordinances. She also asked how the amount of 30 feet or more was arrived on the noise from a vehicle and expressed concern that the number should be lower. Ms. Russell stated the 30 feet is a reasonable standard. Chief Griffith stated the 30 feet was taken from the City of Austin's Ordinance, which has been tested. Ms. Hughson stated she wanted the word required added to Section 34.092 (b) normal course of business.. .. Ms. Hughson asked how we would notify the occupants of the residence their electric services will be suspended, since the reason we are considering this step is because no one will answer the door. She also asked if the electricity can be