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113. Regular Meeting December 8, 2003 ' Page 6 have been verified, more information is needed on 17 signs, 1 sign did not exist on registration date and the remaining signs are in the process of being researched. He stated the Planning and Development Department has al'so inventoried signs on video. He stated some violations have been found, and they are currently working with the Legal Department on a notification letter. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding Building Contractor Licensing Regulations for possible amendments to Contractor licensing. Mr. O'Leary stated in February of 2002, the Council amended the Building Contractor Licensing requirements. He stated following adoption of the new regulations, the City received many complaints regarding the cost and availability of insurance. He stated Staff was directed to delay implementation of the new regulations until further research was conducted. He also stated there is new Legislation, which goes into effect in 2004. David McMillan, Chief Building Official, Stated House Bill 730 regulates residential contractors. He also stated this Bill requires contractors to provide warranties when bUilding a home. Mr. Taylor stated currently the Ordinance requires a General Liability Policy, which excludes poor workmanship. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels some insurance should be required to help protect the homeowners. Mr. McMillan stated the concerns are some contractors are not finishing jobs. Mr. O'Leary stated the main complaints are not being able to afford this type of insurance, which would be putting contractors out of business. Ms. Narvaiz inquired as to Staff recommendations. Mr. McMillan stated he feels the Council should wait to see what the State Licensing and Regulations Board adopts. He also stated the current Ordinance needs to be amended to correct errors. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired if there are other concerned the contractors have. Mr. McMillan stated the contractors are concern about being tested. He also stated he feels education and testing would be helpful. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels the Ordinance should be brought to Council on emergency in January. Ms. Narvaiz stated this is not an attempt to burden contractors who are doing a good job. Mr. McMillan stated he feels the testing requirements could be addressed by a grandfathering clause. Mr. Taylor stated he would like to see a reasonable grandfather clause be added regarding a contractor who has had a license for 15 years or more. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding a proposed Resolution opposing the U.S. Patriot Act. Mayor Habingreither stated citizens have signed up to speak on this item. 1) Jim Green stated he feels this Resolution is not in the purview of the City Council. He encouraged the Council to leave this issue alone. 2) Dan Kowal stated he is on the San Marcos Bill of Rights Defense Committee. He stated he believes the Bill of Rights is the bedrock of our freedom. He stated the Resolution does not oppose the U.S. Patriot Act, but affirms the Bill of Rights. He encouraged the Council to support the Bill Of Rights and adopt the Resolution as a community. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels the Council needs to be careful about acting on issues which are not in their purview. He stated he feels the Texas Bill of Rights provide more protection of