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Regular Meeting October 22, 2001 88. Page 3 be annexed. He wants the Council to speak for them and vote against this annexation. (10) Robert J. Cheeseman, 701 Snyder Hill, stated he lives in Willow Creek and is retired from the Air Force. He is opposed to this annexation and asked the City not to support it. He stated those on fixed incomes will have to leave their homes because they cannot afford to be annexed. He stated the City does not take care of its citizens with water and traffic issues and wanted to know how the City could provide for them. He asked the Council to please not annex them. (11) Jean Laman, 708 Snyder Hill, has resided there for 15 years. Ms. Laman stated she feels strongly about this matter and has looked at the pros and cons. She believes she is fair minded and agrees with the comments that have been made. She stated increased taxes will be a burden on retired residents. She stated recent terrorist attacks have been highlighted, and she is proud of her freedoms. She stated she does not have a vote in this matter and finds that extremely disturbing, and this annexation is ill timed. (12) James Goldsmith, 305 Suttles, stated he lives in Laurel Estates and was told the City wanted the residents' input and that this matter was not a done deal. He stated the petitions and testimony given have shown how they stand. He stated what is not normal is that they will not be given anything - sewer, lights, etc. He did not understand why the City was annexing to the McCarty area. He stated he does not want a $5.00 return on a payment of $60.00. (13) James Faubian, 2701 Philo, stated he appreciates the opportunity to speak. He has listened to the speakers, and they do not want to be annexed. He believes the City will provide a declining level of public services. (14) Lee Porterfield, 806 Mountain Drive, stated he is concerned for the citizens of San Marcos, and the citizens are overtaxed. He expressed concern for the maintenance on 490 residential homes and wanted to know if the City was pursuing annexation to increase tax base. He stated this area is already developed, and as a future citizen of San Marcos, he sees no urgency to be annexed at this time. He stated the County uses City streets, and with the additional area, there will be more burden on the City to provide City services. He asked the Council to leave this matter on the table and bring it back at a future time and make them a partner. (15) Sherwood Bishop, 124 Elm Hill Court, stated this will be a difficult decision for the Council and is surprised this area has not been annexed before now. He stated many of these residents already use City services that are currently being paid for by the City residents. He stated the City should make sure those using the City's facilities and services are paying for that use. He stated they are presently getting some of those services for free. Mr. Bishop stated the City is growing rapidly, and it is past time to annex these areas. When they are annexed the City can then afford the City Staff. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of two appointments to the Youth Commission. No nominations were made and this will be rescheduled.