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135 regular meeting, page two june 4, 1979 The Mayor read the caption of a resolution as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE COM- PLETION OF REPAIRS TO THE LIBRARY ROOF LOCATED AT 310 WEST HUTCHISON STREET IN SAID CITY; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT FOR THIS CONSTRUCTION; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I Mr. Tenorio moved to approve the resolution. Mr. Breihan requested that the resolution be amended to include the total cost of the project ($15,581.00). Mr. Tenorio agreed to include the amendment in his motion with consent of Mr. Cavazos. On roll call, the motion to approve the resolution as amended was unanimously adopted. The Mayor read the caption of a resolution as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN SAID CITY AND S. A. GARZA ENGINEERS, INC. OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED FOR THE CENTRE STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND THE ROOSEVELT STREET/PATTON STREET PROJECTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. Mr. Cavazos moved the resolution be adopted. Mr. James seconded the motion. Mr. Hyatt asked that the contract be expanded to cover other areas as well as those specifically mentioned. No action was taken on the suggestion. On roll call, the motion to adopt the resolution was unanimously approved. I The Mayor introduced consideration and discussion of the fire service contract with Hays County. The City Manager explained that the County now pays $7,200 and that under the terms of the current contract, the arrangement is to be reviewed no later than June 30th. Mr. Cavazos stated his contention that more funds were needed from the County. Mr. Hansen appointed Council Members Hyatt and Cavazos, the Director of Public Safety, and the City Manager as our Liaison Committee to work with the County and bring back an acceptable agreement for approval by the Council. Mr. James moved to confirm the appointment of the Mayor's committee. Mr. Sutton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced for discussion a proposed noise pollution ordinance. The City Attorney explained that Congress had established that noise pollution could be an environmental problem and that the Council needed to decide whether to use objective measurements or subjective measurements to define the problem locally. She pointed out that objective I measurements would require equipment and trained personnel. Mr. Cavazos said that he felt objective measurements were more for determining industrial noise pollution and that the Council was more concerned with fraternity and other private parties. The Director of Public Works pointed out that enforcement was a problem when parties occurred in a home because a written complaint is required before any action can be taken by the police. Mr. James concurred that home and yard parties, particularly when bands were involved were ,the major problem. Mr. Breihan requested that information be obtained from the Environmental Advisory Committee. Mrs. Rollo Newsom appeared before the Council to say that