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254. Special Meeting September 17, 2001 Page 2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ANNEXING TO THE CITY A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 1,253 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, INCLUDING LAND IN THE VICINITY OF THE 2400-3000 BLOCKS OF HUNTER ROAD AND THE 100-500 BLOCKS OF MCCARTY LANE, AND THE WILLOW CREEK, RIDGE AT WILLOW CREEK, RIDGE AT STONE CLIFF, LAUREL ESTATES, TURKEY HOLLOW AND QUARRY SPRINGS SUBDNISIONS (SOUTHWEST SAN MARCOS TRACT); APPROVING A SERVICE PLAN FOR THIS TRACT; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTNE DATE. Ms. Hughson opened the public hearing and asked the speakers who were signed up to speak to line up and be prepared to approach the podium to speak. (1) Mr. Staton spoke on how he was opposed to the annexation and he requested the results of all the petitions filed. He also stated to his understanding the last subdivision annexed was Westover, he wanted to know if they have received all of the City services, they were promised. (2) Mr. Neuhaus spoke in opposition to the annexation area which he says is the finest section with independent and great neighborhoods, who do not want all the regulations, fees and permits the City requires. (3) Mr. Sones from Willow Creek subdivision stated he and his wife were opposed to the annexation and so are 87% of the people who signed the petition. He urged the City Council to listen to the will of the people. (4) Mr. Bryant asked if the sewer lines would follow the Willow Springs Creek and has TNRCC approved this. (5) Mr. Nusbaum stated that the City is not offering anything they do not already have now. (6) Ms. Cheeseman stated she felt like this was taxation without representation. She also stated she does believe in annexation but at start of development, not when it becomes a profitable prize. (7) Mr. Smith stated he could not find the notice in the newspaper and he was disappointed in the turn out tonight. He also stated if he thought this annexation was a good thing then it would be okay, but he is opposed to this annexation. (8) Col. Dishman gave a Petition to Mr. Gilley and inquired the amount of money the City spent on the colored brochures. He also asked if the City has given thought about the money it would take for the additional Police Officers and an additional district for the Fire Department and the extra personnel. (9) Mr. McNair stated he bought a lot in Willow Creek and is building a home and cannot find a good reason for this annexation. He reminded the City Council to do no harm and simply do not do it. (10) Mr. Kotowski asked the City Council not to go against Thomas Jefferson's advice. (11) Mr. Samp stated he was opposed to the annexation along with 95% of the people being annexed. He asked the City Council to delay this annexation until they could him something for his tax money. (12) Mr. Zatopek stated he is a resident of Turkey Hollow and knows the primary reason for the annexation is to expand the tax dollars and is opposed to the annexation. (13) Ms. Scodas stated she votes no to the annexation. (14) Mr. Goldsmith stated he likes the country for its freedom and is against the annexation. (15) Mr. O'Bryant stated he is against all the permits, Codes and Regulation the City has and is opposed to the annexation. (16) Mr. Murray inquired to the number of petitions the City Council has received opposing the annexation. (17) Mr. Bullock stated he was against the annexation, the residents should have something to say about this matter and be listened to. (18) Mr. Clark stated he was against the annexation and would like to hold onto his money. He asked the City Council whom do they answer