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25 Regular Meeting May 11, 1992 Page 4 another organization. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration adoption of an ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS DISANNEXING 198.80 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN THE THOMAS H. FORSITH, BENJAMIN J. WHITE, LYDIA GLASCOW, JOHN MAXAMILLON AND PATRICK MCGREAL SURVEYS IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, IJOCATED ALONG RANCH ROAD 12, FROM THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Mayor Morris questioned Mr. Gilley regarding the exact impact this would be on the city limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction. Mr. Gilley stated that about 5,200 acres would be eliminated from the extraterritorial jurisdiction. Mr. Gilley stated this was a City-initiated disannexation. Mayor Morris asked if the impact on the city limits was just 198.80 acres and Mr. Gilley stated that was correct. Mr. Gilley stated this would reduce the ad valorem taxes in that area of about $6,800.00. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Hernandez, Hart, Guerra, Kissler, Plummer. NAY: Morris, Moore. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE HERITAGE ASSOCIATION OF SAN MARCOS, INC. FOR THE CHARLES S. COCK MUSEUM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Kissler moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Moore seconded the motion. Mayor Morris asked the Council if they had any discussion on this. Mr. Hernandez asked Mr. Cobb what the terms and conditions where regarding having food in the Cock House. Mr. Cobb stated under the current agreement, the Heritage Association would provide the food for any special event or function. The charges for the food would depend on the requested menu. Mr. Plummer asked what the average price would be for a dinner. Mr. Bill Daniels stated an average dinner would be much like the luncheons which was $5.00 per person. Ms. Kissler asked about items such as cookies and punch, and Mr. Daniels stated it would be approximately $2.00 or $2.50 per person. Mr. Hart asked if a group could build their own menu based on affordability. Mr. Daniels stated they work with each group individually. Ms. Frances Stovall stated a three-course dinner with appetizers and coffee would run $7.50 at the most. Mr. Hernandez asked what was the problem with another catering service using the facility since the Heritage Association had someone on the premise at all times. Ms. Stovall stated there was no problem, but Heritage Association took the pride and the responsibility of the upkeep on the house due to the valuable antiques and furniture in the house. The Heritage Association did not charge for. the use of the house, simply the food and drinks they catered. Mr. Lupe Carbajal stated he did not agree with the fact the city building could not be used unless someone catered through the Heritage Association. Other people in the community should be able to bring food into the building and clean up after