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Regular Meeting November 26, 2001 147. Page 3 by the City. He has reviewed the issues/options book provided by the Staff and referenced the option to postpone the annexation until the new laws are in effect after January, 2002. He stated they would be getting nothing in return for the taxes they would pay and does not think this is fair. (10) Miles Wilson requested the Council vote to defer the annexation. He requested the Council consider that most of the residents of the annexation area are opposed to the annexation and are not given a voice in the decision-making. He stated postponement of this annexation will not cause the City any harm, and could still be annexed prior to the laws that will be in effect January, 2003. He stated there is no case law in this area, and he thinks the Attorney General needs to provide an interpretation. (11) Sherwood Bishop stated that two years ago the City adopted the Edwards Aquifer Ordinance, and this year the Ordinance was refined. The Ordinances of the City only cover the City and extraterritorial jurisdiction. There are no limitations for water users beyond those boundaries as to what can be constructed over the recharge area. Mr. Bishop stated it is important to pass this annexation. He stated the City's long-term plans for water include surface water. The City receives federal funding according to population, and could have been receiving additional funds had this area been annexed years ago. (12) Bobby Whiteside stated the residents of the annexed area will not be getting anything but will get to pay taxes. He wants to know what the City can give back for the taxes they will pay. He stated he appreciates the Council and the time spent on City matters, but if the Council votes for this annexation, he does not know how they can sleep at night. He stated the City does not need to get larger. He stated if the City is not going to provide them services, then vote no on this annexation. (13) Bob Sappington stated he has attended the meetings regarding this annexation. He has lived in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of San Marcos since 1988 and expected the City to eventually annex this area. He was surprised how long it took. He tells others he lives in San Marcos, and feels everyone needs to support San Marcos. He stated the Council needs to look at things in a long-term manner, and he is speaking in favor of the annexation. Mr. Sappington stated this issue will solve voter apathy, as more will be interested in City government. Mayor Pro-Tern Jane Hughson introduced Item 11 on the agenda, an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to discuss Wastewater Mandatory Connection Ordinance; and Sections 551.072 and 551.073, to discuss purchase of real property (Post Road area). Ms. Tatum moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 7:52 p.m. and Mr. Mayhew seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mayor Chiu not present during the discussion regarding the Wastewater Mandatory Connection Ordinance [disclosure affidavit-real property] and Mr. Montoya was not present during the discussion regarding purchase of real property -Post Road area [disclosure affidavit-real property]). Ms. Tatum moved the Council reconvene at 9:00 p.m. and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. On behalf of the Council Mr. Cox directed Staff to draft an Ordinance amendment to be considered by