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Page 2. Councilman Crone asked about the life of the equipment. Mr. Garton stated that each year the equipment would be recertified at a cost of $50 to $60. Councilman DeKever and Commissioner Jasinski stated that Mishawaka and St. Joseph County were looking into both stationary and moving noise control ordinances. Mr. Garton stated he would be sending a model stationary noise control ordinance for us to consider, which he has been working on for several months. He noted that the equipment he was showing could be used for both moving and stationary noises. Following further discussion, Councilman Voorde made a motion seconded by Councilman Beck to recommend Bill No. 46-81 favorably to the Council, and to include the following amendments: (1) changing the effective date to October 1,1981; (2) change the posting of street signs from "shall" to "may" ; and (3) change the penalty clause to a minimum fine of $50. 00 for the first offense; $100. 00 for the second offense; and $250. 00 for each subsequent offense. Mr. Garton recommended a high fine schedule since most muffler repair work averaged $250. 00 to $300. 00; and since the cost of modifying muffler systems is relatively high. Following further discussion the motion passed 3-0. The meeting was then moved to the Century Center Parking lot. Mr. Garton showed how the noise control equipment would be placed on a South Bend Police vehicle. The demonstration then showed how the equipment would work in monitoring both cars and motorcycles. Ms. Spite drove a car with a defective muffler; and Councilman Dombrowski rode his motorcycle. Both were driven at varying speeds to show how the equipment worked. Following the demonstration, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Beverlie J. Beck Chairman