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133 Regular Meeting January 23, 1995 Page 8 Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report. (1) Mr. Taylor reported to the Council he has researched and found our extraterritorial jurisdiction abutts Martindale's and goes as far as we are permitted. If we do a strip annexation of 1,000 feet with 500 feet on each side of the river, that would be 370 acres with a tax base of $l,100,000.00 the City could add to the tax roll. We would also have the necessity of providing police and fire protection to that area and would not have easy access to this property. He stated it would be difficult to project the costs for this. The citizens Advisory Committee will recommend in the Master Plan process the City pursue annexing the property. The City's primary concern in considering annexation of this land would be protection of the San Marcos River. Mayor Morris stated she would contact the Mayor of Martindale to see if they would be willing to put in place zoning and a River Corridor Ordinance, and the city should also contact Guadalupe County regarding protection for the portion along the river in that County. (2) Mr. Taylor stated he has researched the change in Federal Law which deals with wrecker services and has ascertained it does not impact the city's Wrecker Ordinance dealing with the wrecker rotation service used by the Police Department. Mayor Morris introduced the city Council's Report. . (l) The Council directed Mr. Gilley set up a date for the City Council's quarterly Workshop. (2) Mayor Morris reminded the Council to bring any issues that need to be addressed in the legislative agenda to Larry, Melissa or the Mayor. (3) Mayor Morris stated the Council would be making appointments to the CTHEA Board at the next meeting, and CTHEA has requested a member be reappointed under special provision allowed in City Ordinance to retain continuity on the Board. (4) The Council gave Mr. Gilley direction to proceed with two lanes, and four lanes if possible, on the Chisos Drive request. They also asked how this could be funded. (5) The Incubator Board has requested the city Council hold a Workshop, and Mayor Morris scheduled the Workshop for Monday, February l3, 1995 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (6) Mayor Morris stated the Confederate Air Force needs funding for roof repair in this fiscal year budget. (7) Mr. Cobb advised the Council no Texas City has a public owned mausoleum in their cemetery. Private firms charge between $3l5.00-$565.00 for mausoleums with perpetual care. This cost is controlled by legislation. The city charges $330.00 and $360.00 for mausoleums and could charge up to $90.00 for perpetual care. The Council directed Staff bring Council recommendations. (8) Mr. Cox asked what the city's policy is on repairing sidewalks, as he knows of an area in the downtown area in need of repair. He is to discuss the specific location with Mr. Gilley. (9) Mr. Cox stated the Master Plan Committee will meet on February 16. Mayor Morris introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, section 551.07l, to discuss pending litigation (Sierra Club vs. Babbitt; San Marcos Joint Venture vs. City of San Marcos), and matters where the city Attorney's ethical duty to the City clearly conflicts with Government Code Chapter 551. Mr. Moore moved to adjourn into Executive Session at lO:l2 p.m. and Mr. Mooney seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Guerra moved the Council reconvene at 11:57 p.m. and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:58 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Mooney and seconded by Mr. Moore. (~j:JJ~lðvp~\ ~ ~.~ Mayor ~-J-z:::Yk-7(/ Bil~. Moore " -v ." - v Robert Mooney Council Member Council Member