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1342 <br />Regular Council Meeting <br />June 27, 2011 <br />Page 9 <br />A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by <br />Council Member Wright. Motion carried, 7 aps- 0 nays. <br />19. Deliberate and provide direction on amendments to Noise Ordinance (establishment of <br />non - residential trash and waste collection within the city limits and /or operating hours <br />for businesses holding outdoor concerts. <br />Gene Anderson said that the former Mayor had requested operation time limitations be <br />placed on sanitation pickup in or near residential areas. Mr. Anderson inquired if Council <br />wanted staff to meet with local providers about this issue. It was a consensus of City Council for <br />staff to meet with the local providers and bring this item back to a future meeting. <br />In addition, Mr. Anderson told City Council that Council Member Wright stated that he <br />had received several complaints from city residents about late night noise coming from the area <br />where Buffalo Joes and Crosswire clubs were located. Council Member Grossnickle said that he <br />can hear music from Buffalo Joes at his residence, but noted that they generally concluded their <br />program by 10:00 p.m. Council Member Wright said that he would like to hear from the police <br />department. Chief Hundley said they had received complaints after 8:00 p.m. and after 10:00 <br />p.m., but that they were allowed to play until 11:00 p.m. on weekends. Council Member Wright <br />said that he would like to see the call information regarding noise complaints. Chief Hundley <br />said that he would bring the information back to the next Council meeting. <br />20. Deliberate and provide direction to City staff on amending the Code of Ordinances to <br />allow the police department to ticket, tow, and impound any vehicle that is not covered <br />under automobile liability insurance. <br />Chief Hundley said that City Staff was seeking direction on amendments to the Code of <br />Ordinances to allow the Police Department to ticket, tow, and impound any vehicle that is not <br />covered under automobile liability insurance. Chief Hundley said steps to verify coverage <br />included, but were not limited to contacting the driver's insurance company; contacting the <br />driver's insurance agent; contacting a parent if dealing with a minor; contacting the lien holder <br />and checking through TexSure database. He also said if the officer had any doubts, he would <br />have the option of not impounding the vehicle. Council Member Frierson said there was a flaw <br />in determining liability insurance, because T"Sure database did not contain companies who <br />cant' insurance. Council Member Rogers expressed concern that this ordinance might make it <br />more difficult for low income persons. Council Member Grossnickle said there could be a <br />potential problem with leaving discretion to the officers. Mayor Hashmi suggested that the first <br />time a person was in this situation, that he or she might be given a warning and then towed on a <br />second offense. It was a consensus of the City Council to have Chief Hundley to review, write a <br />policy and bring it back to the City Council. <br />21. Deliberate on travel policy. <br />Mayor Hashmi asked for input from each Council Member. Council Members McCarthy <br />and Rogers both said they would like for the City Manager and City Staff to draft a policy to <br />