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the people to slow down and get drunk drivers off the road. This has to be a priority. The population is growing rapidly, and we have to get ahead of the problem. Sherri Bilson, 2006 Lisa, stated that this problem with the neighborhoods did not begin or end with Sagewood. It has been around a long time. She thanked Councilmembers Bose, Guerrero, Thomaides and Jones for realizing the problem and trying to resolve it. She noted that Mayor Narvaiz used to live in the neighborhood, and is aware of the situation. There are problems with rental property that go beyond noise abatement. There are laws regulating decibel levels, and that is great if a car has too loud a radio, but how do we enforce these laws so they are fair for everyone? The March 24 discussion should cover more than noise abatement. We should also look at all the things on the books and address zoning laws. People are leaving San Marcos for this reason. She has tried to work with the neighborhood and council, but is not seeing results. Monte Sheffield, 102 Red Bud Ct., moved here from Austin on a personal and professional level. Residents are proud of this community. As regards the rental issue, property owners have to be accountable for what their tenants are doing. We need to move forward with accountability because this is a business for them. He stated that when he gives directions to people, it is embarrassing to bring people in on LBJ. That drive all the way in on LBJ is just sad. 8. Staff Report Collette Jamison, Interim City Manager, stated that staff was being proactive and tried to change the next meeting date to avoid Election Day. As the staff reviewed the agenda, it was realized that bond sales are set for the March 4 meeting. A Public Hearing for annexation was also to be held on that date. Council concurred that the majority of the meeting would be held on Monday, March 3, and the other two items will be at 7:00 on March 4. CJ Morgan, student liaison, reported that they have honored former Dean Martin Jewel and extended condolences to Kirkwood, Illinois. He also reported that alumni Darren Casey donated $13 million to the athletic department and that the athletic fee has been increased. Repairs to the Spring Lake Dam were discussed and legislation has been written on this. Another issue discussed was about emails they have received regarding the town and growth issues. He asked that any concerns be email to him at cml277gtxstate.edu. He said that the university needs to play a part on educating students on how to be a responsible part of the community and recommended that instead of charging fines, community service could be mandated. The City and area realtors need to come up with ideas, such as building a new neighborhood outside the city and making it multi -use. It could be a gated area for students to live with private security. 9. City Council Reports Mayor Narvaiz shared a letter from Virginia Compion saying thank you for city workers (BJ and Rodney) that came to her home and trimmed trees. She recommended that the PDFConvert.2505.1.RM021908 Minutes.doc Page 3 of 8