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146. Regular Meeting November 26, 2001 Page 2 be challenged in Court. He stated their area has the highest percentage of voters in Hays County. He believes the exuberance of the area's residents will benefit the City, and they will be involved in Boards of the City. They plan a neighborhood rally in December. (2) Bob Bryant complained how the residents of the Southwest San Marcos Tract have been treated since the first meeting held. He stated Ms. Hughson and Mr. Montoya were present at the first meeting held to discuss the annexation and they have consistently voted against the Ordinance. He stated the First Baptist Church is building a new church in the annexation area and surmised the City may have some connection with the church. He stated litigation would be filed in connection with the annexation and they would be active voters of San Marcos. (3) Robert Habingreither stated the annexation will cost the City money and believes this annexation will be morally irresponsible. He thanked Mr. Montoya and Ms. Hughson for their votes against the annexation. He will become active if he is a part of the City. He believes the City is annexing the property to make money. He requested Mr. Mayhew and Ms. Tatum vote against the Ordinance. He requested the Council consider the people rather than the system. (4) Don Smith stated he had observed the Council and thought some members had closed minds, and their minds are made up on the annexation issue. He stated the petitions of residents not wanting to be annexed have meant little to the Council, and the City is forcing the area to become constituents against their will. He stated the Council's action will be remembered at election time and urged the Council to vote no on this annexation. (5) Billy McNabb stated the service plan falls short of what is required by State law. He advised the Council legal action would follow the adoption of the annexation Ordinance. The fight by the residents will begin legally when the Ordinance is adopted. He stated the Council is counting on apathy, but the Council is walking into a "Bay of Pigs legally, politically and financially". He stated the statutes will prevail regarding the land use density issue. (6) Leland Wood stated if the tax base is raised, some of their residents on fixed incomes will lose their homes. He stated the Council needs to think with compassion. The Pledge of Allegiance cited earlier in the meeting states, " . and justice for all." He requested the Council rethink their votes on the annexation, and hear the residents - they are saying no. (7) Joe D. Wilson stated he had attended several of the annexation meetings. He stated the government system is to represent people. He stated over 99% of the annexation residents want the Council to vote no. The Council provided opportunity for the residents' voices to be heard to present their views, and all but one were opposed to the annexation. The majority of the residents want the Council to vote no. (8) James Goldsmith stated in the beginning of the process, the residents of the annexation area were advised this was not a "done deal". A question he wants answered is where will the sewage line be and who will it serve. He stated they already have streets, water and sewage. He asked what is it the City will provide these residents and why are some of the Council Members voting for this annexation. (9) Thomas Crigger thanked the Council for the opportunity to speak and for the two Council Members who voted against the annexation. He stated he does not believe the residents will be provided any services