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255. Special Meeting September 17, 2001 Page 3 to when they violate their promises and if this area is annexed, could it be de-annexed. (19) Mr. Schmick stated he was against the annexation and dose not care to live in the City limits. He inquired to the value amount hi's house would decrease. (20) Mr. Doizer stated he was against the annexation because it would mean he would have to pay an additional $1000 a year. He also inquired about a 3rd Public Hearing. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Pro- Tem Hughson closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro- Tem Hughson asked Mr. Gilley to answer the questionsraised during the public hearing. Mr. Gilley stated to the question in reference to results of the percentage opposing annexation in the petitions the City Council have received, Willow Creek petition opposing annexation is 87% and Quarry Springs 100%. Mr. Gilley stated the last subdivision annexed was Westover 15 years ago and he did not have a Service Plan with him to be able to answer what residents of Westover were promised. Mr. Gilley asked Mr. Patterson to answer the question on how the annexation would effect the minority. Mr. Patterson stated the analysis he has is for both sides of Hunter Road, out of 1,600 people 1 % are Hispanic and the other categories are 1/10%. Mr. Taylor stated to the question about de-annexation, if the annexed citizens feel the City has not provided the services in the Service Plan, State Law does provide a de-annexation request option. Mr. Gilley stated to the question about adequate Police Officers, the City Council received a report that notes we could need Police Officers added. Mr. Patterson was called on to answer the Wastewater questions, Mr. Patterson stated TNRCC has not yet been contacted do to the stage of the process and if the City chooses to annex TNRCC would be contacted. Mr. Patterson stated to question about the 300-foot Wastewater connection time frame, the City Council could set a time frame for good systems and even allow some systems to be grandfather. Mr. Patterson also stated the City Council could meet a middle ground to meet the needs of the people who need connection now. Mayor Pro- Tem Hughson introduced a discussion regarding directing the staff regarding the proposed Southwest San Marcos Annexation. Mr. Cox stated we should go ahead and have the second Public Hearing as planned. Mr. Mayhew stated the discussion should be held at the first reading of the Ordinance. There will be no discussion item on the agenda for the next Public Hearing. Ms. Hughson announced the 2nd Public Hearing would be held on Monday, September 24,2001 at the Southwest Market at 6:00p.m. The meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Mayhew and seconded by Ms. Tatum. David Chiu Mayor Ed Mihalkanin Council Member