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194. Regular Meeting October 13, 2003 Page 4 Ms. Narvaiz moved for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Mr. Thomaides stated at the last meeting Mr. Taylor read a list of city services these residents would no longer receive. He stated these residents will no longer be able to serve on Boards and Commissions as a City resident. He also stated these residents will no longer be eligible for zoning, voting in City elections and having City street-lights. Mr. O'Leary stated the City will no longer pay for the electricity for street lights in this area. He stated these lights can be paid for by the residents or the lights can be removed. Mr. O'Leary also reminded the Council of the fire services for this area. He stated if this disannexation is adopted then the South Hays County Volunteer Fire Department will have to hold an election to put these areas back into their service area. He also stated South Hays County Volunteer Fire Department has agreed to provide fire protection during this interim period. Mr. Mark Taylor stated this area would be in the City's ETJ which means the Subdivision Rules will still be in effect. The Subdivision Rules will still regulate lot sizes, width, setbacks for platting purposes only, but property usage will be up to the individual owner. Ms. Narvaiz inquired what the City is keeping. Mr. O'Leary stated the City is keeping four subsections, B is 157 areas of Greenspace, C is 196 acres including 100 to 150 homes, E is 157 acres which includes 125 homes and Subsection D is 350 acres including 100 homes with only one-third of the land being developed. Mr. Taylor stated he had received a letter from Mr. Sones requesting his and his neighbors' properties be included in this disannexation. Mr. Taylor moved to amend the Ordinance to include lots 105 and 106 of willow Creek, Section III, and Mr. Montoya seconded the motion. Ms. Narvaiz stated she felt this was too late in the process to make this change. She stated she is concerned with other residents with similar situations wanting to do the sarne thing. She felt these two lots can be looked at when the Council discusses the Service Plans. Mr. Montoya stated Mr. Sones had previously addressed this issue. He stated these lots are on the same street as some of the other lots which are being disannexed. Mr. Thomaides stated he could not support this amendment. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he agrees with Mr. Montoya regarding Mr. Sones request to review. He also stated the Council asked Staff to look at whether these properties should be included. He feels to include these properties now would be piecemeal. He also stated he feels this can be discussed when Subsections D & E Service Plans are being considered. On roll call on the arnendment, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Montoya and Taylor. NAY: Narvaiz, Thomaides, Mihalkanin and Habingreither. ABSTAIN: Diaz (disclosure affidavit-real property filed with City Clerk). The motion failed. Mr. Mark Taylor Tax Assessor, as well as the City's taxes for this area. He stated the pay taxes for this year. He stated stated Staff has been working with the Tax Attorney regarding the property property owners will be required to State Law does allow for these