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99 Regular Meeting April 10, 1989 Page 3 some investment in return. He stated corporations will ask for the most, and Cities should offer the minimum. He stated he hopes a period of longevity will be included in any contractual arrangements. Billy Moore advised Mr. Phillips the Council is in pursuit of trust of the City and the incentives' criteria is in writing. Rene Ruiz read into the record a letter of support from State Bank and Trust Company (attached). Lupe Carbajahl strongly suggested CTEC be annexed. Jeffrey Stephenoff stated GE is not a part of this great American country. They have too much concern for the present and need to look more at the future. Jerry Romero stated he is on the Board of Directors for the Rura 1 Private Industry Council, and that they unanimously are in favor of CTEC locating here and supportive of the Council's efforts to bring CTEC here. Clarence Miller stated he is in support of CTEC and the establishment of the reinvestment zone. George Ricker stated many environmental concerns are raised regarding G.E. and Rohr, and what assurance do we have for our protection. Billy Moore asked that Mr. Davidson's letter of April 6, 1989 (CTEC) be entered of record addressing some of Rev. Ricker's concerns. Rev. Ricker was in hopes CTEC would be manufacturing civilian rather than military products. Bill Coddington stated he wants more information regarding what chemicals CTEC will be using and stated they had not provided an environmental impact statement. Billy Moore read into the record 17 City Ordinances which CTEC would be required to comply with which are environmentally-related (attached). Chad Wysong of Austin, a member of an organization called In Fact, stated one of their purposes is to pressure G.E. to produce consumer goods rather than military goods. He stated San Marcos enjoys a clean, natural, beautiful environment. He stated tourism appears to be an important industry for San Marcqs, and the City needs to know if CTEC will jeopardize what the City has. He stated what looks good, such as new jobs and additional economy, needs to be weighed against the possibility of toxic waste pollution. He stated one of the locations CTEC considered was abandoned in lieu of this site located near the Blanco River. Joyce Strum, a resident of Travis County and a member of In Fact, stated the Council was focusing on economic priorities and needed to be aware of G.E. being a violator of the environment. She urged the City to consider the kinds of industry to bring here, as G.E. is not a responsible corporation. Bob Barton, stated he is a business owner in San Marcos and resides on the Blanco River. He stated many appear to have a fear of the unknown. He stated G.E. needs to be required to meet all rules and regulations of this community and of the state and federal governments. He thinks it is an advantage to move forward with CTEC and is pro-labor. He was in favor of the community putting our feet in the water and testing it. He stated the Council can react to the City's needs and commends the Council for their openness and hopes they will proceed. Larry Gilley stated the CTEC site is not adjacent to the Blanco River but is East of the Blanco River approximately one-quarter mile and not in the Recharge Zone. Jody Webb of Hays County Consolidated Independent School District stated they are delighted to welcome CTEC and thinks they will improve the quality of life in San Marcos. Joe Gaddie stated he is opposed to CTEC and fears they will pollute the River. Mary Lisa Nibra stated we need to look at G.E.'s past and consider our values. She is opposed to CTEC. Joe Patac stated he is a resident of Hays County and stated CTEC should be required to prove the additional jobs they will provide and prove responsibility before being offered assistance. He is opposed to CTEC. Bill Henderson, pastor of First United Methodist Church, commends the Council on their actions of aggressive envision and leadership. He thanked the Council for their efforts to bring enhanced quality of life to the community and expressed his support for same. Mary Irwin, a student in San Marcos, is opposed to CTEC in San Marcos. Donna Orgamella stated it is difficult to find employment in San Marcos, but the location of this plant in San Marcos could ruin the income the City derives from tourism. Ms.